Blended Visa Office-Referred Initiative (BVOR)

This online training session provides Private Sponsors with practical guidance on how to accurately complete the One-Year Window (OYW) of Opportunity forms and identify the required supporting documents. Participants will learn about: Eligibility criteria Timelines Common mistakes to avoid We will also go over the importance of ensuring timely and complete submissions to support the […]

This joint session by the Canada Revenue Agency (CRA) and Service Canada will explain the new Disability Tax Credit (DTC) for newcomers. The CRA will cover what the DTC is, who is eligible, how to apply, and what to expect after a decision. Service Canada will then outline other federal programs, including the Registered Disability […]

Scams and fraud are becoming more sophisticated, especially with the use of artificial intelligence (AI) - fraudulent information and scams are becoming harder to detect. Anyone can become a target, newcomers like sponsored refugees who are still adjusting to life in Canada may be more vulnerable as they may not yet be familiar with these […]

This webinar is for: All types of refuge sponsorship groups (SAHs & their Constituent Groups and Co-Sponsors, Groups of Five, Community Sponsors) participating in the PSR and/or BVOR (or JAS) programs. Lawyers Refugee applicants abroad (PSR program)   When a sponsored refugee moves away from your community (the intended community of settlement where the sponsors […]