Request for a Refugee Profile (IMM 5438)
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Request for a Refugee Profile (IMM 5438)
Who must fill out this application form?
This form can be completed by:
- the sponsor
Section A – Visa Office-Referred Cases
There are various types of visa-office referred cases. Indicate which type of case your group is interested in, according to the descriptions given below. You may select more than one case type.
- Visa office-referred
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An officer determines if a refugee(s) meets the eligibility and admissibility criteria and then sends a request to ROC-O to find a sponsor.
The sponsorship is normally signed for a 12-month period and requires the sponsor to provide financial and settlement assistance. Visa office-referred cases have been interviewed and are ready to travel to Canada once a sponsor is found.
- Urgent Protection case
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Refugee cases that are identified by the UNHCR as being in need of urgent protection receive expedited processing under the Urgent Protection program. Most Urgent Protection cases arrive in Canada within 3-5 days of being referred by the UNHCR. If you are a group that may be able to respond to a case quickly, indicate if you are interested in this type of profile.
Section B – Type of Family/Individual You Wish to Sponsor
In this section, your group can indicate preferences and limitations you have regarding family size, composition, and country of origin of the refugee(s) you can settle. Indicate the reasons for your limitations or preferences (e.g. Spanish-speaking because your group has a number of people who can act as interpreters).
ROC-O will do its best to match refugees using the information provided by your group. Be aware that the more flexible your group is regarding the refugee(s) you can settle, the more quickly a potential profile can be sent to you.
Section C – Information on Sponsoring Group
Share relevant background information (personal and professional) about your group that will facilitate the matching process. Helpful information would include any experience or skills group members have with special needs.
Section D – Information on Your Community
Provide information about the receiving community. This information is essential in finding refugee applicant(s) who will adapt quickly and successfully to life in the community.
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