Sponsorship Agreement Holders (SAH)
Organizations that have signed agreements with the Government of Canada to help support refugees when they come to Canada.
What is a Sponsorship Agreement Holder (SAH)?
A Sponsorship Agreement Holder (SAH) is an incorporated organization that has signed a sponsorship agreement with the Minister of Immigration, Refugees and Citizenship.
The sponsorship agreement allows SAHs to sponsor a certain number of refugees each year for resettlement to Canada through the Private Sponsorship of Refugees (PSR) program. A SAH may be a local, regional or national organization.
SAHs differ in their activities, size, composition and geographical mandate. SAHs may partner with groups or individuals to sponsor refugees under their agreements. These groups are referred to as Constituent Groups (CGs); any individuals that partner with SAHs are known as co-sponsors.
Incorporated Organizations
SAHs must be legally incorporated entities with the capacity to fulfill sponsorship responsibilities.
Government Agreements
SAHs have formal agreements with the Canadian government that outline their responsibilities and annual allocation.
Constituent Groups
SAHs can work with Constituent Groups (CGs) and co-sponsors to expand their sponsorship capacity.
Need help with SAH sponsorship?
Our team can guide you through the process of working with a Sponsorship Agreement Holder.