Immigration
Canada is recognized globally as a welcoming and diverse country, offering newcomers opportunities for safety, stability, and growth. Immigration plays a vital role in Canada’s economy and cultural fabric, and the country provides multiple pathways for individuals and families to settle permanently or temporarily. These include Economic Mobility Pathways Pilot, Family Sponsorship, Refugee Resettlement, and Study Permit or Work Permit.
Private Sponsorship
Private sponsorship is a powerful way to support refugees and newcomers as they begin a new life in Nova Scotia. This program is under Immigration, Refugees and Citizenship Canada (IRCC) that allows individuals and groups to sponsor refugees to come to Canada. In Nova Scotia, this program is a vital part of welcoming newcomers and helping them integrate into the community.
How It Works
- Sponsorship Agreement Holders (SAHs): Organizations authorized by IRCC to manage sponsorships. They often work with Constituent Groups (CGs) like community organizations or faith groups.
- Constituent Groups (CGs): Local groups that partner with SAHs to provide financial, emotional, and settlement support for newcomers.
- Co-Sponsors: Individuals who share responsibilities with the CG, including housing, budgeting, and day-to-day assistance.
Sponsorship Agreement Holder (SAH)
A Sponsorship Agreement Holder is an organization authorized by the Government of Canada to sponsor refugees under the Private Sponsorship Refugees Program. SAHs sign agreements with Immigration, Refugees and Citizenship Canada (IRCC) and can sponsor refugees directly or work with Constituent Groups (CGs) like the Sudanese Association of the Maritimes to fulfill sponsorship responsibilities.
Sponsorship Agreement Holders in Nova Scotia
- Immigration Services Association of Nova Scotia – Offers settlement services and sponsorship support.
- Presbyterian Church in Canada (Atlantic Region) – Works with local congregations for refugee sponsorship.
- United Church of Canada – Supports refugee sponsorship through community groups.
- Canadian Baptist of Atlantic Canada – Provides sponsorship and settlement assistance.
Constituent Group (CG)
We (SSSAM) act as a Constituent Group (CG) under a Sponsorship Agreement Holder, working together, along with the co-sponsor (you) to ensure newcomers have access to housing, healthcare, education, and community connections.
Our service is available to all members of the Sudanese and South Sudanese Association of the Maritimes who wish to privately sponsor their loved ones for resettlement in the Maritimes.