Frequently asked questions:
The refugee system

Private Sponsorship of Refugees Program

Who is eligible for sponsorship under the Private Sponsorship of Refugees Program?

The Private Sponsorship of Refugees Program provides opportunities for Canadian citizens and permanent residents to help resettle refugees from abroad in Canada.

To be eligible for sponsorship, a refugee applicant must be outside Canada, and meet the definition of one of the classes of Canada’s Immigration and Refugee Protection Act. Three classes of refugees are eligible for assistance under the program:

• the Convention Refugee Abroad Class
• the Country of Asylum Class and
• the Source Country Class.

You can find information about each of these classes in the Related Links section at the bottom of this page.

Related Links

• Convention Refugee Abroad Class
• Country of Asylum Class
• Source Country Class