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People outside their home country who fear persecution may be resettled to Canada as permanent residents. Refugees are usually referred by the UN refugee agency or another referral body, or sponsored privately by groups in Canada. You cannot apply directly to come to Canada as a resettled refugee without a referral or sponsor.
Refugees and protected persons abroad who are referred for resettlement or privately sponsored.
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To be eligible for Refugee Resettlement from outside Canada, you must meet specific requirements.
Referrals come from UNHCR and designated partners or through private sponsors, and Canadian visa officers make the final approval decision.
Yes. Family members can be included in a resettlement case so that the family is resettled together.
Refugee Resettlement from outside Canada is a program that allows individuals who fear persecution to resettle in Canada as permanent residents. To be eligible, you must be outside your home country, unable to return safely, and meet the definition of a Convention Refugee or a member of a protected class. You must also be referred by a designated body, such as the UNHCR, or have a private sponsor in Canada.
Government-assisted refugees are supported by the government for up to a year, while privately sponsored refugees are supported by their sponsors.
Newcomers receive settlement support for roughly the first year, from either the government or their sponsors depending on the program.
Resettled refugees are approved abroad by Canadian visa officers and become permanent residents on arrival in Canada.
Generally no. You usually must be referred for resettlement, for example by UNHCR or another designated partner, or be privately sponsored.
