How to apply?

After the first step, knowing that you are qualified.

Volunteers Association to Sponsor Refugees In Canada will contact you to fill out our electronic form.

You will be asked to prepare the following documents:

1- Proof of Refugee Status – Refugee Status Determination Document
To be sponsored as a refugee by a Community Sponsor, you, as the PA, must already have been granted refugee status by the UNHCR or the government in your country of residence; whichever is authorized to do so. You must submit a copy of a document showing valid proof of refugee recognition by the UNHCR or a foreign state with your application.

2- Photos
Provide one (1) photo of yourself and each of your family members taken in the last six (6) months. The name and date of birth of the person must be printed clearly on each photo.
Follow the instructions provided on the Permanent resident photograph specifications.

3- Identity and Civil Status Documents – when possible
Copy of birth, marriage, divorce, annulment, separation or death certificates, and national identity card (etc.) must be provided for you and your family members.

4- Children’s information – when possible
If the child is from a previous relationship, you must provide:

5- proof of custody for children under the age of 18;
proof that children may legally travel to Canada; or
a statutory declaration that the remaining parent authorizes their child to immigrate to Canada.

6- Background Documents – when possible
Copy of any document to support your and your family members’ answers to questions in the Schedule A – Background/Declaration form (IMM 5669), such as military records, membership cards or any documents showing your association or involvement in any social, political, vocational or cultural organizations

7- Travel documents and passports – when possible
Copy of passports or travel documents for you and your family members. If you live in a country other than your country of nationality, include a copy of your visa/residence permit for that country.