Glossary

Permission to come into Canada as an immigrant or as a visitor.

• is outside the country of his or her nationality and is unable or, by reason of that fear, unwilling to avail himself or herself of the protection of that country; or,
• not having a country of nationality, is outside the country of his or her former habitual residence and is unable or, by reason of that fear, unwilling to return to that country.

• is a Convention refugee; 
• is outside Canada;
• is seeking resettlement in Canada; 
• does not have a prospect of another durable solution, within a reasonable period of time, that is:
  • cannot return to his or her country of nationality or habitual residence;
  • cannot integrate in the country of refuge or the country of first asylum; and
  • does not have another offer of resettlement from a country other than Canada;
• will be privately sponsored or assisted by the government or has adequate financial resources to support himself or herself and any dependants.

• who is outside his or her country of citizenship or habitual residence; 
• who has been, and continues to be, seriously and personally affected by civil war or armed conflict or who has suffered massive violations of human rights;
• for whom there is no possibility of finding an adequate solution to his or her situation within a reasonable period of time; and
• who will be privately sponsored or who has adequate financial resources to support himself or herself and any dependants.

1. Voluntary repatriation or resettlement in their country of nationality or habitual residence 
2. Local integration in their country of asylum 
3. Resettlement to a third country
4. Internal Flight Alternative 
   

1. meet the definition of one of the following either Convention refugee abroad class (CR) or Country of asylum class (RA);
2. not have any other durable solutions; and 
3. demonstrate their ability to establish themselves successfully in Canada.

• are at least 18 years of age;
• live in the community where the refugees are expected to settle;
• are not in default on any other sponsorship undertaking; and
• have the necessary resources to guarantee support for the full duration of the sponsorship, usually up to a 12-month period.

The Immigration Loans Program (ILP) provides eligible immigrants, who are mainly refugees selected for resettlement to Canada, with access to funding that would otherwise not be available to them. Loans are used to cover a number of expenses, including travel to Canada and other costs associated with resettlement, specifically

• defraying the cost of transportation to Canada (transportation loan)
• assisting with establishment in Canada (assistance loan)
• defraying the cost of the right of permanent residence fee (RPRF) loan

• link immigration services with citizenship registration
• promote the unique ideals all Canadians share and
• help build a stronger Canada.

IRCC's mandate comes from the Department of Citizenship and Immigration Act. The Minister for Immigration, Refugees, and Citizenship Canada is responsible for the Citizenship Act of 1977 and shares responsibility with the Minister of Public Safety for the Immigration and Refugee Protection Act (IRPA).

• immigration medical exams and follow-up treatment of health conditions that would make someone inadmissible to Canada under paragraph 38(1)(a) of the Immigration and Refugee Protection Act
• vaccinations
• outbreak management and control
• medical support needed for safe travel

The International Organization for Migration (IOM) has a primary mandate to make arrangements for the organized transfer of foreign nationals, including refugees, displaced persons and other individuals in need of international migration services. It arranges transportation and medical examinations for refugees. The IOM provides an in-depth Canadian Orientation Abroad (COA) program on a contractual basis, in some locations, to refugees and foreign nationals before they arrive in Canada.

Canada is a full member of IOM and works closely with the organization. The IOM has its headquarters in Geneva and has 72 offices around the world. 

JAS provides the opportunity for the government and private sponsors to work together in the resettlement of these special needs persons who would not otherwise be accepted. The government provides income support for the period of the sponsorship and the private sponsors provide moral and emotional support and guidance while ensuring that the resettlement services required are provided.

A memorandum of understanding is a document used to articulate an agreement between two or more parties.  The document may be used between SAHs, CGs/Co-sponsors to outline expectations, responsibilities, and/or financial arrangements for their particular sponsorships. Unlike the undertaking to sponsor document, which is a contract, a memorandum of understanding is not intended to be a legally binding agreement. 

• point of origin;
• port of entry;
• date of arrival;
• flight details; 
• special requirements; and
• identification of special programs such as OYW or blended initiative.

OP 17 LOANS outlines the procedures for determining eligibility and approving loans and contributions, making alternative arrangements, counselling loan applicants and administering the loan forms; it has undergone various updates, the most recent of which occurred in May 2014.

This chapter covers how to determine the eligibility of applicants to receive:

• admissibility loans;
• assistance loans;
• Right of Permanent Residence Fee (RPRF) loans; and
• transportation loans.

This chapter also discusses:

• the collection of loan payments; and
• how to complete the IMM forms.

A Latin expression meaning on its first encounter or at first sight. It signifies that on first examination, a matter appears to be self-evident and, unless rebutted, would be sufficient to prove a particular proposition or fact (Wikipedia). 

The Immigration and Refugee Protection Regulations define a referral organization as:

• the United Nations High Commissioner for Refugees; or
• any organization with which the Minister has entered into a memorandum of understanding.

The RSTP is a program designed to support the Sponsorship Agreement Holders (SAHs) of Canada, their Constituent Groups, Groups of Five and Community Sponsors interested in sponsoring refugees. The objective of RSTP is to address, on a national level, the information and ongoing training needs of the sponsorship community and the initial information needs of refugees. RSTP is funded by Immigration, Refugees and Citizenship Canada (IRCC).

• killed;
• subject to violence, torture, sexual assault or arbitrary imprisonment; or
• returned to their country of nationality or of their former habitual residence.

• perilous or permanently unstable situations; and
• in situations where urgent or expedited processing is necessary.

  Women eligible under this program may:

• not have the resettlement potential usually required by applicants under the Convention Refugee Abroad class or Country of Asylum class;
• be marginalized or alienated in their communities;
• be vulnerable to the threat of rape, other forms of violence to themselves or to their children;
• be in such critical situations that urgent processing is required;
• require help because their ability to start a new life is hampered by:

  • young dependent children;
  • poor ability to communicate in either official language; or
  • the lack of skills necessary for employment.

    In many cases, women eligible under the AWR and their dependent children:

  • experience more difficulties in resettling than other classes of refugees;
  • will require a Joint Assistance Sponsorship; and 
  • will need a longer period to become integrated and established in Canada.