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
Sponsors are:
  • 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
Email
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 -
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Agency Information
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Last Verified On
March 11, 2024
Address
12052 Fort Road NW
Edmonton, AB, T5B 4H1
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Hours of Operation
Mon
09:00 AM to 04:00 PM
Tue
09:00 AM to 04:00 PM
Wed
09:00 AM to 04:00 PM
Thu
09:00 AM to 04:00 PM
Fri
09:00 AM to 04:00 PM