Immigration and Settlement - Refugee Sponsorship Program

Catholic Social Services


Description
Provides information and assistance to encourage and foster the sponsorship of refugees by church and community groups.

Service offers:

  • information and assistance to churches and community groups to encourage and foster the sponsorship of refugees
Eligibility
Yes, Service targeted to:
  • refugees
  • who meet Canada's eligibility and admissibility requirements
  • and are willing to resettle in the community of their sponsor
Sponsors are required to be groups with no less than 5 individuals. These are usually formed within parishes of the Edmonton Archdiocese, but may also include other churches and ethnic organizations or associations.
Application Process
Service Access: By Appointment, To access service:
  • call and ask to speak to someone from the Refugee Sponsorship Program
  • application and interview required

Referral Process: No


Waiting Period: No,
Telephone
780-424-3545
Web Site
http://www.cssalberta.ca
Languages
English - Contact for available languages.
Fees
Fee: Yes,

No cost to refugees. The sponsoring group is required to have sufficient financial resources to support the refugee(s) being sponsored for up to 1 year after their arrival in Canada.




Fee Reduction: No


Membership Fee: No


Accessibility
Wheelchair access: Yes -
Other disabled access: No -
Topic(s)
Agency Information
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Last Verified On
June 3, 2024
Address
8212 118 Avenue
Edmonton, AB, T5B 0S3
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Hours of Operation
Mon
09:00 AM to 05:00 PM
Tue
09:00 AM to 05:00 PM
Wed
09:00 AM to 05:00 PM
Thu
09:00 AM to 05:00 PM
Fri
09:00 AM to 05:00 PM