After completing your application and obtaining the completed and signed forms, send them as one package to the CPO-W where it will be reviewed.

The address of the CPO-W is
Centralized Processing Office - Winnipeg Box
#1B 400 - 25 Forks Market Road
Winnipeg, MB R3C 4S9

The CPO-W will review the Undertaking and the Settlement Plan and the Financial Profiles (when applicable) to determine whether:

• The undertaking is accurate and complete
• The individuals meet the requirements to participate in a sponsoring group
• The group has a reasonable budget and the necessary funds available to meet the sponsorship obligations
• There is a back-up plan in case of change of circumstances
• There is a clear plan of orientation and support for the newcomers throughout the year
• There is consideration as to how to use the settlement services provided by settlement agencies
• The applicant intends to live in the same community as the sponsoring group
• There are enough individuals who are willing to provide support
• The time they plan on providing to the settlement of the refugees seems reasonable
• The settlement plan includes arrangements for: housing, interpreters,settlement services,transportation, health care, education, schooling, dealing with crisis or trauma, etc.
• The in-kind donations seem reasonable and have been explained in detail
• The responsibilities are shared among all parties to the sponsorship
• Approves the undertaking if it is completed properly and provides a reasonable settlement plan
• Enters information into the DIRC data system and sends a copy of the signed undertaking with a file number to indicate that the application is now in process to the sponsoring group's main contact or representative, on average within 30 days of submission, indicating whether their application to sponsor has been approved or refused
• Sends the entire package to the appropriate visa post