Other Immigration Services
Private Refugee Sponsorship & Resettlement
Application and settlement-plan support for eligible sponsors helping refugees resettle from abroad.
Overview
Private refugee sponsorship supports eligible refugees outside Canada through a Canadian sponsoring group. It differs from making a refugee claim inside Canada. The application must address both the refugee's circumstances and the sponsor's ability to provide the required support.
Routes include sponsorship through a Sponsorship Agreement Holder (SAH), eligible community sponsors or Groups of Five, and the Blended Visa Office-Referred (BVOR) program. Current IRCC guidance pauses new sponsor-referred applications from Groups of Five and community sponsors; these groups can currently pursue eligible BVOR sponsorships. SAH allocations and other intake conditions must also be checked before preparing a file.
We help assess the available route, organize the sponsorship and refugee application records, and prepare a practical settlement plan. Immigration application assistance does not make our firm a sponsoring group or a Sponsorship Agreement Holder, and cannot guarantee a sponsor, referral, or approval.
Who may consider this: Sponsoring organizations and groups in Canada, and refugees abroad exploring an eligible resettlement pathway.
Private Refugee Sponsorship & Resettlement Programs
Private Refugee Sponsorship & Resettlement contains more than one pathway. Each works a little differently — explore the one that best matches your background.
Blended Visa Office-Referred (BVOR) Sponsorship
Support for sponsors considering an available refugee profile through the BVOR matching process.
Suitable for: Eligible Sponsorship Agreement Holders, Groups of Five, and community sponsors considering a BVOR sponsorship.
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Community Refugee Sponsorship
Eligibility and application support for community organizations considering refugee sponsorship.
Suitable for: Community organizations, associations, and corporations assessing their ability to sponsor refugees.
ExploreEligibility Considerations
- An eligible sponsoring group and a route currently accepting the proposed application
- A refugee abroad who meets the requirements of the applicable resettlement class
- The required financial resources and a credible settlement-support plan
- Compliance with any allocation, referral, recognition, or provincial requirements for the chosen route
How It Works
Route & Intake Check
We first confirm the available sponsorship route and current intake restrictions.
Sponsor & Refugee Review
We review the group's capacity alongside the refugee's circumstances and family history.
Settlement Planning
We help organize a plan for housing, daily support, and access to community services.
Application Preparation
The sponsorship undertaking and refugee application are checked for completeness and consistency.
Processing & Arrival Preparation
We assist with application correspondence and help sponsors prepare for settlement responsibilities.
Documents You May Need
Document requirements vary by applicant and pathway — not every applicant needs every item below. We confirm your specific list during an assessment.
- Sponsor eligibility, financial-capacity, and organizational records
- Sponsorship undertaking and settlement plan
- Refugee identity, family, and protection-history records
- Recognition or referral documents where required, and translations
Common Issues to Watch For
These are presented to help you prepare, not to cause concern — most are avoidable with careful preparation.
- Preparing a submission for an intake route that is paused or has no available allocation
- A settlement plan that does not explain who will provide each form of support
- Omitting family members or submitting inconsistent identity and relationship information
How We Help
- Explain the available sponsorship routes and their current limits
- Help sponsors document resources and settlement arrangements
- Prepare a consistent sponsorship and refugee application package
- Support responses to immigration requests without promising a resettlement outcome
Frequently Asked Questions
Can a new community sponsor or Group of Five submit any refugee case?+
No. New sponsor-referred intake is currently paused for these groups. Eligible BVOR sponsorship is a separate option; we check current IRCC instructions before recommending a route.
Will Swashray become my sponsor?+
Our service is immigration application assistance. A qualifying sponsoring group must be identified separately, and we do not promise to secure a sponsor or referral.
Is this the same as a refugee claim in Canada?+
No. This service concerns resettlement from abroad. Refugee claims in Canada follow a separate protection process.
The information on this website is provided for general guidance only and does not constitute legal or immigration advice. Immigration policies, fees, processing times, and eligibility requirements change frequently. Please verify current requirements with official government sources or a qualified immigration professional before making decisions.