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Civic Resettlement Program

Info Session 1: Orientation

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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

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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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