Private Sponsorship of Refugees Program
Somali Canadian Education and Rural Development Organization
- Description
- Sponsors and welcomes refugees from various regions worldwide.
Service provides:
- sponsorship and welcoming of refugees from various regions worldwide
Includes:
- resettling arriving refugees and providing support for integrating into Canadian society
- assisting in refugee arrivals, supporting newly-arrived immigrants, and reuniting families
Affiliation: Immigration, Refugees and Citizenship Canada (IRCC)
Key Provider: refugee sponsorship co-ordinators, volunteers - Eligibility
- Yes, Service targeted to:
- individuals wanting to sponsor a refugee
- Canadian citizens and / or permanent residents
- who are 18 years and older
- and show ample ability to support a newcomer upon arrival
- Application Process
- Service Access: Application Required, To access service:
- contact to book an appointment with the Refugee Sponsorship Co-ordinator
Referral Process: No
Waiting Period: Yes,Those eligible join a waiting list where they will be called and assessed in person to determine sponsoring capacity. Demand for this program is high and spaces are limited as issued by Immigration, Refugees and Citizenship Canada (IRCC).
- Telephone
- 780-491-0233
- Fax
- 780-491-0228
- Web Site
- https://www.scerdo.org
- info@scerdo.org
- Languages
- English
- Fees
- Fee: Yes,
There is an administration fee for sponsorship applications.
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
- March 11, 2024
- Address
- 12052 Fort Road NW
Edmonton, AB, T5B 4H1
Open in Google Maps - Hours of Operation
- Mon09:00 AM to 04:00 PMTue09:00 AM to 04:00 PMWed09:00 AM to 04:00 PMThu09:00 AM to 04:00 PMFri09:00 AM to 04:00 PM