Guide to the Private Sponsorship of Refugees Program

2. Private Sponsorship of Refugees Program

2.17 What are the refugee’s responsibilities?

Application and admissibility requirements: Refugees must complete the application forms contained in the IMM 6000 and gather all supporting documentation before sending the entire package back to either the visa office (options 1 and 2 — see 2.15) or the sponsoring group (option 3). They must provide accurate and complete information about their refugee claim and their circumstances in their country of asylum during their interview. If selected at the interview stage, the refugees must visit a Designated Medical Practitioner (DMP) to receive medical clearance. The refugee applicants will also undergo and must pass criminality and security checks, and may be required to produce supplemental documentation to finalize these checks.

Medical costs and costs of travel to Canada: Refugee applicants are responsible for the medical and travel costs for themselves and all dependent family members. Two loan options are available to refugees who are unable to cover these costs at the time of application:

1. transportation loan: to cover transportation costs up to and including arrival in Canada; and
2. admissibility loan: to cover the costs of overseas medical services.

Settlement responsibilities: The newcomers are expected to make every effort to become self-sufficient as soon as possible after their arrival in Canada. This includes taking advantage of language classes and other settlement services, and actively seeking employment.

 

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