Who can sponsor a refugee?

These people or groups can sponsor a refugee:

• Sponsorship agreement holders: These groups have a formal agreement with the department to sponsor refugees.
• Groups of five: This is a group of five or more Canadian citizens or permanent residents who live in the community where the refugees will settle.
• Community sponsors: This is an organization, an association or a corporation based in the community where the refugees will settle.

You can find out more about each group in the Guide to the Private Sponsorship of Refugees Program.