The RSTP Sponsoring Group Handbook emphasizes the “hands-on” work of helping newcomers settle. It covers the following:
- group formation
- sponsorship processing
- cross-cultural communication
- sponsor/newcomer relations
- contact with settlement agencies
- refugee reception and orientation
- financial support
- life-skills training, employment and education.
Handbook for Sponsoring Groups (full copy)
Table of Contents:
Chapter 1
Overview
Chapter 2
Who can sponsor?
Section 1: Sponsorship Agreement Holders
Section 2: Community Sponsors
Section 3: Group of Five
Chapter 3
Who Can Be Sponsored
Chapter 4
Sponsorship Application Forms
Section 1: Sponsorship Agreement Holder Forms
Section 2: Community Sponsors
Section 3: Group of Five Forms
Chapter 5
The Refugee Forms
Chapter 6
The Sponsorship Process
Chapter 7
Settlement Preparation
Chapter 8
The First Year and Beyond
Chapter 9
Joint Assistance Sponsorship
Chapter 10
Blended Visa Office Referred Program
Appendices
Appendix and Acronyms
Glossary
