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- 3. What is Lifeline Syria • How it began • Goal • What we will do • Who we working with 3
- 4. Who are the Refugees A refugee is: • “a person who... owing to a well-founded fear of being persecuted for reasons of race, religion, nationality, membership in a particular social group or political opinion, is outside the country of nationality and is unable or, owing to such fear, is unwilling to avail himself of the protection of that country...” 4
- 5. Who are the Refugees Must also pass: • Security • Criminality • Medical • Refugees become Permanent Residents 5
- 6. What is Private Sponsorship The resettlement of a refugee to Canada, in which the financial costs of sponsorship and the settlement support is provided by private groups or organizations. Sponsoring groups must provide financial support and settlement assistance for 12 months or until the refugee becomes self-sufficient. 6
- 7. What is Private Sponsorship Sponsorship Agreement Holders • What are they • Why work with them • Their relationship to Lifeline Syria 7
- 8. Role of Sponsors • Providing financial support • Connecting to settlement support • Helping fill in the gaps • Being the Canadian connector When you are not responsible 8
- 9. Financial Requirements 9 Family Size 12 Months Income Support Income Per Month Start-up Costs Total Liability 1 $9,800 $817 $2,800 $12,600 2 $16,800 $1,400 $4,400 $21,200 3 $17,700 $1,475 $5,300 $23,000 4 $20,000 $1,667 $7,000 $27,000 5 $22,500 $1,875 $7,200 $29,700 6 $24,500 $2,042 $8,000 $32,500 Additional member $1,550 $129 $1,000 $2,500
- 10. Settlement (borrowed from RSTP) 10 Provide settlement support for the duration of the sponsorship period (usually 12 months) Open a bank account Connect with a settlement agency Provide emotional and moral support
- 11. Government - CIC • Case • Group • Refugees • Interview • Clearance • Arrange arrival 11
- 12. Settlement Agencies • Provide services • Language • Employment • Government documents • Other 12
- 13. Next Steps • Assess what you have and what you need • People, Time, Money, Commitment • Form your group • Contact Lifeline Syria • Take Action -> Group Form • www.lifelinesyria.ca/group-form A last note about: SAHs, refugees, and forms 13
- 15. Who Can Be Sponsored 15 Named Cases Blended Visa Office Referred (BVOR) Cases Fully funded by sponsors 6 months income support from CIC 6 months income support and startup cost covered by sponsors Identified by sponsors Identified by UNHCR and CIC Usually has family or friends in Canada Usually no family or friends in Canada