Settlement Counsellor’s Guide to the Private Sponsorship of Refugees (PSR) Program

Topics covered in this resource are:

• What is the Private Sponsorship of Refugees?
• Who can sponsor under the PSR Program? Who can be sponsored?
• What do you need to know about the Blended Visa Office Referred (BVOR) and Joint Assistance Sponsorship (JAS) Programs?
• What is a sponsored refugee's immigration status?
• What are the sponsors' responsibilities?
• What is the role of a Settlement Counsellor in assisting privately sponsored refugees?
• What should settlement counsellors consider when supporting privately sponsored refugees?
• What should you do if you believe that refugees may not be receiving sufficient support?