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Civic Resettlement Program
Info Session 1: Orientation
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*Cette présentation est aussi offerte en franςais*
ORAT SERVICES
Facilitating Resettlement
Advocating for Refugees
Referrals
Networking
Catholiques Sans Frontières Slide 2 of
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ORAT POLICY Service for everyone in need – No
Discrimination
Services mostly covered by
There is a $100 filing fee per case that is
to be submitted.
Confidentiality
Transparency
Accountability Slide 3 of 18
HOW TO HELP REFUGEES?
Non-Refugee Methods
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RELEVANT IMMIGRATION OPTIONS
Refugee Methods
“Find out how to come to Canada” - www.cic.gc.ca
I. Non-Refugee Methods FAMILY SPONSORSHIP
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SpousePartnerChild (18)
•Parents (super visa)•Grandparents (super visa)•Adopted children•Grandchildren
I. Non-Refugee Methods SKILLED IMMIGRANTS – EXPRESS ENTRY
1. Federal Skilled Workers Program
Points System Education Age Language Work Experience Job Offer/Job Shortage* Adaptability and other
2. Federal Skilled Trade Program(i.e. chefs, bakers, maintenance & equipment operation trades)
Provincial Nominee Programs (PNPs) in some cases Each province and territory has its own program Local contact (i.e. friend/relative) in that province
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I. Non-Refugee Methods
START UP VISA Potential to build an
innovative company
SELF-EMPLOYED PERSON PROGRAM
International Athletes, Artists, and Farmers
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I. Non-Refugee Methods TEMPORARY SOLUTIONS
Visitors International Students
Temporary Foreign Workers
Caregiver; caring for
a. children (nannies)
b. people with high medical
needs
Seasonal Workers
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II. REFUGEE METHODS
1. Inland refugee applications
2. Overseas ResettlementA. Government Assisted Refugees
(GAR) - UNHCR Referrals
o Joint Assistance Sponsorship (JAS)
B. Civic Refugee Resettlement Slide 9 of 18
II. REFUGEE METHODS
Who can be resettled?
Refugee in need of resettlement:Refugees whose lives would be at risk upon return to their country of origin and have no other durable solution in their country of asylum.
CIC Criteria:oEligibilityoAdmissibilityoAdaptabilityoCredibility
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II. REFUGEE METHODS Who can be a sponsor?
Groups of 5 (G5s) Special Criteria
Community Sponsors (CS) Special CriteriaSponsorship Agreement Holders (SAHs)with individual cosponsors
Churches/ parishes are Resettlement Groups (RG)
* CAPS and MISSION CAPS Slide 11 of 18
II. REFUGEE METHODS - ORAT RELEVANT RESETTLEMENT STEPS
Step 1-2: Attend Info Session 1: Orientation Session (You are here now ); Consultation
Step 3: Email Information to Counsellor
Instructions From Cosponsor: 1 - 7 From Refugee: 8 - 25
Step 5: ORAT may ask for further clarification/questions to determine eligibility
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II. REFUGEE METHODS - ORAT RELEVANT RESETTLEMENT STEPS CON’T
Step 9: Meet pastor
Step 13: Attend Info Session 2: Settlement Training
Step 18: Prepare immigration forms
Step 21: Schedule appointment with ORAT to review forms for submission
Step 24: ORAT prepares file for Chancellor’s signature
Step 25: Submission
Step 28: Attend Info Session 3: CIC Processing TimeSlide 13 of 18
II. REFUGEE METHODS - WHAT DO YOU NEED TO PROVIDE DURING INTEGRATION?
Job Housing Clothing Food Additional living expenses Emotional, moral and other logistical help
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II. REFUGEE METHODSFINANCIAL LIABILITY FOR RESETTLEMENT
Refugee’s Family Size Estimated Financial Requirement
1 person $ 12,600
2 people $ 21,200
3 people $ 23,000
4 people $ 27,000
5 people $ 29,700
6 people $ 32,500
Additional member + $ 2,500
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Date Modified: 2014-03-11 (+ logistic, spiritual, emotional, moral support)
Liability established by CIC:
II. REFUGEE METHODS - CIC PROCESSING TIME
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Application (credibility)-completeness, consistency & accuracyInterview Medicals Criminality Security Arrival
Visa office processing time: 6-60 months
II. REFUGEE METHODS - CONCLUSION
1. Choose which program will work best for you and the refugee...
2. If you think SAH sponsorship may be best, you are welcome to stay to speak with a counsellor.
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You are welcome to attend this Orientation Session again
You are also invited to attend three more information sessions:
Info Session 2: Settlement Training Info Session 3: CIC Processing Time
Info Session 4: Welcoming Newcomers
Register: www.eventbrite.ca
If you wish to consult with a counsellor, please remain seated.
More info: www.archtoronto.org/refugee www.cic.gc.ca, www.rstp.ca
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