Introduction to Resettlement. Office for Refugees Archdiocese of Toronto (ORAT)

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1 Introduction to Resettlement Office for Refugees Archdiocese of Toronto (ORAT)

2 ORAT Services Facilitating resettlement Advocating for refugees Referrals Networking Catholics Without Borders (Overseas mission trips) 2

3 Office for Refugees Policy Service for everyone in need no discrimination Services mostly covered by Confidentiality Transparency Accountability $100 filing fee 3

4 How to help refugees? Relevant Immigration Options Non-Refugee Methods Refugee Methods Family Sponsorship Skilled Immigrants: Express Entry Provincial Nominee Program Start up visa Inland refugee claimants Overseas resettlement Civic Refugee Resettlement Find out how to come to Canada : 4

5 Non-Refugee Methods: Family Sponsorship Spouse Partner Child (18) Parents (super visa) Grandparents (super visa) Adopted children Grandchildren 5

6 Skilled Immigrants: Express Entry Federal Skilled Workers Program Points System Education Age Language Work experience Adaptability and other Federal Skilled Trade Program e.g., chefs, bakers, maintenance & maintenance and equipment operation trades 6

7 Provincial Nominee Programs Each province and territory has its own program Local contact (i.e. friend or relative) in that province 7

8 Start-Up Visa & Self Employed Options Start up visa Potential to build an innovative company Self-employed person program International athletes, artists, and farmers 8

9 Temporary Solutions Visitors International Students Temporary Foreign Workers Caregiver: caring for children (nannies); or people with high medical needs Seasonal Workers 9

10 Refugee Methods 1. Inland refugee claimants 2. Overseas resettlement Government Assisted Refugees (GAR) UNHCR Referrals Joint Assistance Sponsorship (JAS) Blended Visa Office Referral (BVOR) 3. Civic refugee resettlement 10

11 Who can be resettled? 11

12 Who can be a sponsor? 1. Groups of 5 (G5s): Special Criteria 2. Community Sponsors: Special Criteria 3. Sponsorship Agreement Holders (SAHs): with individual cosponsors Churches/parishes are Resettlement Groups (RG) Allocations 12

13 ORAT steps 1. Attend Introduction to Resettlement Session (You are here now ) 2. Questions & answers 3. information to counsellor 1. Instructions 2. From cosponsor: From refugee: Office for Refugees may ask for further clarification/questions to determine eligibility 13

14 ORAT steps (Continued ) 5: Meet pastor 6: Attend Integration Training session 7: Prepare immigration forms 8: Will receive from counsellor with contact info for contract case workers 9: Cosponsor schedules appointment with contract case workers to review forms, submit cheque and filing fee 10: Office for Refugees prepares file for archdiocesan approval 11: Submission to Government of Canada (IRCC) 12: Attend IRCC Processing Time 14

15 ORAT On-Line Support About us 2 3. Departments (O-Z) 3 4. Refugees 15

16 Resettlement Guide 16

17 Document Checklist 17

18 What do you need to provide during integration? Job / employment assistance Housing Clothing Food Additional living expenses Other logistical help Emotional and moral support You are responsible for 1 full year after arrival 18

19 Liability established by IRCC Refugee s Family Size Estimated Financial Requirement 1 person $ 13,500 2 people $ 22,400 3 people $ 24,200 4 people $ 28,200 5 people $ 30,900 6 people $ 33,700 Additional member + $ 2,550 Date Modified:

20 IRCC Processing Time Application (credibility) Completeness, consistency & accuracy Interview Medicals Criminality Security Arrival Visa office processing time: 6-60 months 20

21 Conclusion Determine the appropriate category for the refugee You are also invited to attend the following information sessions: IRCC Processing Time Integration Training Job Readiness Pre-Arrival Register: If you have questions, remain seated More info: