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Collective sponsorship of a refugee who is abroad

Collective sponsorship of a refugee who is abroad

The Program for Refugees Abroad allows you to sponsor a refugee who is in a country other than Canada, as well as accompanying family members.

How the program works

Information to read before starting your sponsorship process.

Sponsor categories

To sponsor a refugee abroad, you must meet the requirements for group sponsorship.

Responsibilities and obligations of sponsors

Information to help you understand the responsibilities involved in acting as sponsor for a refugee and their family members.

Demonstrate your financial capacity

You must demonstrate that you have the financial resources to fulfill your undertaking.

Start your sponsorship process

Transmission and presentation of undertaking applications to sponsor a refugee.

After submitting your application

Support for the people you sponsor once your undertaking application has been accepted.

Last update: May 8, 2024