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Starting March 31, 2025, the WelcomeOntario.ca website will no longer be updated. After more than 9 years of supporting privately sponsored refugees content will soon move to Settlement.Org for refugees and private sponsors and SettlementAtWork.Org for sector information.

Do sponsored refugees get permanent resident status?

Yes. Once they complete border processing upon arrival in Canada, sponsored refugees receive their Confirmation of Permanent Residence. This means they get permanent resident status in Canada. They will then receive their permanent resident card by mail.

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