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Feb 11, 2025 3 min. read
What is the One-Year Window of Opportunity (OYW)?
The One-Year Window of Opportunity (OYW) helps reunite resettled refugees in Canada with immediate family members who could not travel with them. Refugees must apply within one year of becoming permanent residents.Learn more -
Jan 27, 2025 4 min. read
Secondary Migration: What Happens When Newcomers Move Within Canada?
Some newcomers who come to Canada as privately sponsored refugees decide to move to another city or province before the end of the sponsorship period. This is called “secondary migration”.Learn more -
Dec 20, 2024 2 min. read
What is the Immigration Loans Program (ILP)?
The Immigration Loans Program (ILP) is a Government of Canada initiative that helps eligible immigrants, primarily refugees selected for resettlement in Canada, cover essential costs like transportation and initial settlement expenses.Learn more -
Dec 12, 2024 4 min. read
Preparing for Work in Canada: What to Know Before you Arrive
You probably have many questions if you are a privately sponsored refugee waiting to resettle in Canada. The Settlement Online Pre-Arrival program, or SOPA, offers services that can support you during this process.Learn more -
Dec 11, 2024 3 min. read
What is the Resettlement Assistance Program (RAP)?
The Resettlement Assistance Program (RAP) is a federal government initiative that helps refugee newcomers settle and integrate into Canada.Learn more -
Dec 02, 2024 3 min. read
What services can I get at the public library if I'm a newcomer?
Public libraries offer many free resources and services for newcomers to Ontario.Learn more -
Nov 25, 2024 2 min. read
What is the difference between IFHP and OHIP and which one should the refugees apply for?
Learn moreThe short answer is both; sponsored refugees will have coverage under both programs. In general, resettled refugees are eligible for the same health coverage from the province or territory of…
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Nov 15, 2024 1 min. read
Resources & Tools from Allies for Refugee Integration (ARI)
Allies for Refugee Integration (ARI) is a project aiming to foster collaboration between settlement service providers and sponsors to offer the best support for privately sponsored refugees throughout their settlement process in Canada.Learn more -
Oct 29, 2024 2 min. read
What is a settlement plan?
The settlement plan is the framework for planning all the steps needed to help and support the sponsored refugees settling in Canada.Learn more -
Oct 28, 2024 3 min. read
What does the word “refugee” mean?
Migrant, refugee claimant, asylum seeker … These words each have their own specific definitions but are sometimes used incorrectly.Learn more -
Oct 25, 2024 5 min. read
What is the Safe Third Country Agreement (STCA)?
The Safe Third Country Agreement (STCA) is a treaty between Canada and the United States establishing which country will assess a claim for protection at the border.Learn more -
Oct 21, 2024 3 min. read
Can an unaccompanied or separated minor be sponsored and resettled to Canada?
Canada generally does not accept unaccompanied minors for resettlement. However, there are some exceptions when the child has extended family in Canada.Learn more
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