A Model for the World
Canada is the world’s first country to have a refugee sponsorship programme in which private citizens and the community are directly involved in the resettlement of refugees from other countries. It has served as a model for other countries all over the world. Individuals who have fled their home country because they are afraid of persecution because of their race, religion, social group, political opinion, gender, sexual orientation, or nationality may be given refugee status in Canada.
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Eligibility Criteria
You must be located outside of the Canada and meet the requirements of refugee classes according to law in order to be eligible for Canada Refugee Sponsorship. There are two eligible classes: Convention Refugee Abroad Class and Asylum Class.
Each member of the group must meet the requirements to be eligible. He / she must be a Canadian citizen or permanent resident, at least 18 years old, lives in the community where the refugee is expected to settle, and agree to provide settlement assistance for the duration of the sponsorship (typically one year).
A person in need of protection in Canada who, if returned to their home country where they originally lived, would face torture, a risk to their life, cruel and unusual treatment or punishment. In this case, he/she is eligible for refugee sponsorship.
There are a few organisations in Canada that have signed an agreement with the government of Canada to assist and support refugees from other countries who are attempting to resettle in Canada. In Canada, such people are known as Sponsorship Agreement Holders.
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Local family members, community groups, churches, or ethnocultural groups help Canadians identify refugees in need of sponsorship. Refugees in need also get identified through an overseas contact, a friend, a relative of an organization member, or elsewhere.
We, at AB Immigration Service, work to find a private sponsor to match with the refugee. Processing times differ depending on where the refugee comes from and the complexity of the case. You should do the following to help us process these applications more quickly:
- Include all relevant documents
- Ensure that all contact information for both the sponsoring group and the refugee(s) are accurate and up to date
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Immigration laws are constantly changing, and last year’s rules may not apply today. We stay up to date on the policies, practices, and procedures that govern your transition. From Express Entry applications to Student and Super visas, relocation is only a few steps away. As authorized immigration consultants of Canada, we are proud to help you find ways to work, learn and live in this beautiful country. To learn more about the service we offer, give us a call today for a free consultation.
