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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.
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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.
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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.
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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.
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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.
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Sep 16, 2024 3 min. read

Can I travel outside Canada as a refugee?

Yes. If you're in Canada as a refugee, you can travel outside the country, but until you become a Canadian citizen, there are a few things to consider.
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Mar 22, 2024 2 min. read

Do resettled refugees receive support on travel arrangements for pets?

No. Immigration, Refugees and Citizenship Canada (IRCC) will not support travel arrangements for pets unless it involves a service animal.
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Apr 27, 2023 2 min. read

What are the rights and responsibilities of permanent residents of Canada?

Refugees who come to Canada through a resettlement program (Private Sponsorship of Refugees Program or Government-Assisted Refugees Program) become permanent residents when they arrive in Canada. Therefore, they have the same rights and duties as any other permanent resident of Canada.
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Mar 30, 2023 5 min. read

What does the refugee resettlement process look like?

It is important to keep in mind that a person cannot apply directly to Canada for resettlement as a refugee. They first need to be referred. Following this referral, they…

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