Blended Visa Office-Referred (VOR) Profiles
Available for Sponsorship
As of September 30, 2015
ERITREAN CASES:
Profile #
Family
Size
Composition
30 year old male
(currently in Ethiopia)
VOR 109
1
Languages:
Tigrinya, some
English
Case Summary
The PA is a single man who speaks some English and
has experience doing social work. He received a
summons asking him to report for national service.
Unwilling to partake in this compulsory national
service, the PA decided to flee. He travelled to
Ethiopia, where he has resided in a refugee camp
since his arrival. The PA fears for his safety should
he return home, particularly for escaping national
service and leaving the country illegally.
Recommended
Destination
NONE
NOTE: Travel-ready.
37 year old male
VOR 110
1
(currently in Ethiopia)
Languages:
Kunama, Tigrinya
The PA is a single man of Kunama descent who has
experience as a farmer and shepherd. Officials
attempted to forcibly recruit the PA and other
villagers for national service. He was able to escape.
Fearing that officials would return to recruit, he
would constantly hide and avoid going out.
Unwilling to continue living in fear or join the
national service, the PA fled to Ethiopia. He lives in
a refugee camp and fears returning to his country.
NONE
NOTE: Travel-ready.
30 year old male
(currently in Ethiopia)
VOR 112
1
Languages:
Tigrinya, Amharic,
some English
The PA is a single man of Tigrinya descent. He
speaks some English and has experience working
as a carpenter and a social worker. The PA’s older
brothers were all conscripted for national service.
The PA was detained and subjected to physical
abuse and inhumane conditions. The PA eventually
escaped and fled to Ethiopia. He fears for his safety.
NONE
NOTE: Travel-ready.
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20 year old male
VOR 113
1
(currently in Ethiopia)
Languages:
Tigrinya, Saho
The PA is a young, single male of Tigrinya descent.
He has ten years of education and experience
selling plants. The PA fears for his safety should he
return to Eritrea. He is young and motivated to
improve his life.
NONE
NOTE: Travel-ready.
31 year old male
(currently in Ethiopia)
VOR 114
1
Languages:
Amharic, Tigrinya,
English
The PA is a single male of Tigrinya descent. He has a
university degree in Economics and speaks English.
The PA cannot return to Eritrea for fear of his safety
on account of his religious beliefs. He has a close
friend and old neighbour in Toronto and would like
to be resettled there.
Toronto, ON
(close friend)
NOTE: Travel-ready.
27 year old male
(currently in Ethiopia)
VOR 115
1
Languages:
Amharic, Tigrinya,
English
The PA is a young, single male of Tigrinya descent.
He speaks English and has experience as a plumber
and pipe fitter. The PA fears for his safety and
security should he return to his home country. He is
young and educated, and would appreciate the
assistance of a sponsor. The PA has friends in
Calgary and would like to be close to them.
Calgary, AB
(friends)
NOTE: Travel-ready.
30 year old male
(currently in Ethiopia)
VOR 155
1
Languages: Saho,
Tigrinya, Arabic
The PA is a single male of Saho ethnicity who has 6
years of education and worked as a farm labourer
on agricultural farms. The PA has been ostracized
and treated as an outcast by others in the camp due
to his ethnicity. He would benefit from the support
of a sponsor and is looking forward to a better life.
NONE
NOTE: Travel-ready.
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ERITREAN CASES (continued)
30 year old male
VOR
0156
(currently in Ethiopia)
1
Languages: Saho,
Tigrinya, Arabic
The PA is a single man who has little education but
has experience as an auto mechanic. He fear
returning to Eritrea because he will be forcefully
conscripted into national service and he would be
arrested and detained in prison. The PA would
benefit from counselling services as well as the
assistance of a sponsor during his resettlement.
NONE
NOTE: Travel-ready.
25 year old male
(currently in Ethiopia)
VOR 157
1
Languages:
Tigrinya, Amharic,
basic English
The PA is a single, young Eritrean male who has
basic knowledge of English. The PA fears he will be
imprisoned indefinitely or killed should he return to
Eritrea. He is considered a survivor of violence and
torture. He may benefit from access to counseling
and other services once in Canada.
NONE
NOTE: Travel-ready.
31 year old male
(currently in Ethiopia)
VOR 158
1
Languages: Arabic,
Tigrinya
The PA is a single male of Tigrinya ethnicity. He has
7 years of formal education and experience working
as a builder. He cannot return to his home country
for fear of illegally leaving Eritrea and repercussions
of allegedly evading compulsory national military
service. The PA is seeking a better life and would
appreciate the assistance of a sponsor.
NONE
NOTE: Travel-ready.
32 year old male
(currently in Ethiopia)
VOR
0159
1
Languages:
Tigrinya, some
English
The PA is a single male of Tigrinya ethnicity. He has
7 years of formal education and speaks some
English. He cannot return to his home country for
fear of illegally leaving Eritrea and repercussions of
allegedly evading compulsory military service.
NONE
NOTE: Travel-ready.
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ERITREAN CASES (continued)
32 year old female
VOR 171
1
(currently in Sudan)
Languages: Arabic,
Bilen, Tigré
29 year old male
VOR 172
1
(currently in Sudan)
Languages: Arabic,
Bilen, Tigré
The PA is a single woman with no children who has
completed Grade 10. She has never returned to
Eritrea as she fears she will be subjected to national
service. The PA’s brother is on VOR 172 and it is
recommended that they resettle together.
NONE
X-ref with VOR
172 (brother)
NOTE: Travel-ready.
The PA is a single man with no children. He has
completed Grade 10 and has experience working on
a farm. The PA has never returned to Eritrea as he
fears he will be subjected for national service. The
PA’s sister is on VOR 171 and it is recommended
that they resettle together.
NONE
X-ref with VOR
171 (sister)
NOTE: Travel-ready.
32 year old female
VOR 177
1
(currently in Ethiopia)
Languages: Arabic,
Bilen, Tigré
The PA is a single woman of Afar descent. She has 5
years of formal education. The PA cannot return to
her home country for fear of illegally leaving Eritrea
and repercussions of evading compulsory national
military service. The PA is a woman at risk, and she
is seeking a better life. She would appreciate the
assistance of a sponsor during her resettlement.
NONE
NOTE: Travel-ready.
VOR 178
3
48 year old female,
21 year old son, 13
year old daughter
(currently in Ethiopia)
Languages: Afar,
Amharic
The PA is a divorced woman residing in a refugee
camp with her 2 children. She has no education but
owned a teashop in Eritrea. The son completed his
1st year of university in civil engineering and can
speak some English. The family would appreciate
the assistance of a sponsor.
NONE
NOTE: Travel-ready.
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ERITREAN CASES (continued)
37 year old female,
4 year old daughter
VOR 180
2
(currently in Ethiopia)
Languages: Arabic,
Amharic, Tigrinya
40 year old male
(currently in Ethiopia)
VOR 181
1
Languages:
Amharic, Tigrinya,
English
The PA is a divorced woman at risk with one child.
She has 11 years of formal education. The PA
cannot return to her home country for fear of
illegally leaving Eritrea and repercussions of evading
compulsory national military service.
NONE
NOTE: Travel-ready.
The PA is a single man of Tigrinya descent. He
speaks some English and has 12 years of formal
education. The PA is unwilling to return to Eritrea as
he fears he will be severely punished for deserting
the military service and leaving his home country
illegally. The PA is seeking a better life and would
appreciate the assistance of a sponsor during his
resettlement in Canada.
NONE
NOTE: Travel-ready. Possible OYW for daughter.
31 year old male
(currently in Kenya)
VOR 249
1
Languages:
Amharic, Tigré,
Khasa, Xasa, English
The PA is a single man of Tigrinya descent. He has
11 years of formal education and is fluent in English.
The PA has extensive experience working as a
construction worker. He cannot return to his home
country because he is afraid he will be attacked and
harmed by the authorities due to his ethnicity and
religion. He would appreciate any additional
support during his resettlement in Canada.
NONE
NOTE: Travel-ready.
39 year old male
(currently in Kenya)
VOR 250
1
Languages: Arabic,
Aramaic, Swahili,
English
The PA is a single man of Tigrinya descent. He
completed one year of University. The PA is fluent
in English and has extensive experience running a
small business. He cannot return to his home
country because he is afraid he will be attacked and
harmed by the authorities due to his imputed
political opinions. The PA and his brother on BVOR
251 should be resettled together.
NONE
X-ref with VOR
251 (brother)
NOTE: Travel-ready.
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ERITREAN CASES (continued)
26 year old male
(currently in Kenya)
VOR 251
1
Languages: Arabic,
Aramaic, Swahili,
English
The PA is a single man of Tigrinya descent. He has
11 years of formal education and is fluent in English.
The PA has experience in running a small business.
In his home country, the PA was persecuted
because of his religious affiliation and imputed
political opinion. He went to Kenya and there, he
was reunited with his brother. The PA and his
brother on BVOR 250 should be resettled together.
NONE
X-ref with VOR
250 (brother)
NOTE: Travel-ready.
VOR 254
2
49 year old female,
16 year old
grandson
(currently in Ethiopia)
Languages: Tigrinya
The PA is a widow of Tigrinya descent. She has no
education and worked on a farm. After the death
of her daughter, the PA has been the primary
caregiver of her grandson. She fears for their safety
should they return to their home country. The PA is
seeking a better life for her and her grandson and
will appreciate the assistance of a sponsor.
NONE
NOTE: NOT travel-ready (medicals pending).
25 year old male
VOR 279
1
(currently in Ethiopia)
Languages: Arabic,
Afar, English
The PA is a single man of Afar descent. He speaks
some English and has two years of University. He
cannot return to his home country for fear of his
safety. This young individual is motivated and very
interested in a sponsorship.
NONE
NOTE: NOT travel-ready.
VOR 288
3
24 year old female,
5 & 2 year old
daughters
(currently in Ethiopia)
Languages: Afar
The PA is a woman of Afar descent. She is
considered a woman at risk. The PA has little
education and worked has a housekeeper. She is
unwilling to return to Eritrea because government
authorities will arrest and possibly torture her for
leaving the country illegally. The PA and her mother
on BVOR 289 should be resettled together.
NONE
X-ref with VOR
289 (mother)
NOTE: Travel-ready. Possible OYW for husband.
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ERITREAN CASES (continued)
55 year old female
VOR 289
1
(currently in Ethiopia)
Languages: Afar
The PA is a woman of Afar descent. She is
considered a woman at risk. The PA has no
education and worked has a housekeeper. She is
unwilling to return to Eritrea because government
authorities will arrest and possibly torture her for
fleeing illegally. The PA and her daughter on BVOR
288 should be resettled together.
NONE
X-ref with VOR
288 (daughter)
NOTE: Travel-ready.
32 year old female
VOR 300
1
(currently in Ethiopia)
Languages: Afar
The PA is a woman of Afar descent. She is a woman
at risk living alone in the refugee camp, but cannot
return to Eritrea for fear of being targeted for
illegally leaving the country. The PA is motivated
and would appreciate the assistance of a sponsor.
NONE
NOTE: Travel-ready.
25 year old male
(currently in Ethiopia)
VOR 312
1
Languages: Tigré,
Tigrinya
The PA is a single male of Tigré descent. He has
secondary education and experience working as a
farmer. He fears for his safety should he return to
Eritrea, for fleeing the country illegally and evading
national service. He is hardworking, starting to learn
English, and is motivated to improve his current
situation.
NONE
NOTE: Travel-ready.
38 year old male
(currently in Ethiopia)
VOR 320
1
Languages:
Tigrinya, Amharic
The PA is a single man of Tigrinya descent. The PA
completed grade 11 and worked has a teacher and
baker. He is unwilling to return to his home country
because authorities will arrest and possibly torture
him for deserting national service and leaving the
country illegally. The PA is very motivated about
coming to Canada and would appreciate the
assistance of a sponsoring group.
NONE
NOTE: Travel-ready.
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ERITREAN CASES (continued)
VOR 321
7
42 year old male,
35 year old female,
21 & 17 year old
sons, 12, 11 & 2
year old daughters
(currently in Ethiopia)
Languages: Tigrinya
32 year old male,
16 year old niece
(currently in Ethiopia)
VOR 322
2
Languages:
Tigrinya, Amharic,
English (niece)
The PA is a married man with 5 children. He has 10
years of formal education and experience working
as a construction worker. He cannot return to his
home country for fear of illegally leaving Eritrea and
deserting military service. The family would
appreciate the assistance of a sponsor.
NONE
NOTE: NOT travel-ready.
The PA is a single male of Tigrinya descent. He has
secondary education and experience working in
construction. He cannot return to Eritrea, as he
fears for his safety for evading national service, and
leaving the country illegally. The PA has legal
guardianship of his niece, and has been taking care
of her since she was a young child. They would
appreciate the assistance of a sponsor during their
resettlement to Canada.
NONE
NOTE: Travel-ready.
VOR 329
5
54 year old female,
19 year old son,
15, 11 & 7 year old
daughters
(currently in Ethiopia)
Languages:
Kunama
30 year old male
VOR 330
1
(currently in Ethiopia)
Languages:
Kunama
The PA is a 54 year old woman of Kunama descent.
She is considered a woman at risk. She is unwilling
to return to her home country because authorities
will arrest and possibly torture her for leaving the
country illegally. The PA and her sons on BVOR 330
& 331 should be resettled together.
NONE
X-ref with VOR
330 & 331
(sons)
NOTE: Travel-ready. Possible OYW for daughter.
The PA is a single man of Kunama descent. He has
little education and no work experience. The PA
cannot return to Eritrea as he evaded from military
service before fleeing the country. The PA and his
mother (VOR 329) and brother (VOR 331) should be
resettled together.
NONE
X-ref with VOR
329 (mother) &
VOR 331
(brother)
NOTE: Travel-ready.
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ERITREAN CASES (continued)
25 year old male
(currently in Ethiopia)
VOR 331
1
Languages:
Kunama, some
English
The PA is a single man of Kunama descent. He
completed grade 7 and speaks some English. The PA
cannot return to Eritrea as he evaded from military
service before fleeing the country. The PA and his
mother (VOR 329) and brother (VOR 331) should be
resettled together.
NONE
X-ref with VOR
329 (mother) &
VOR 330
(brother)
NOTE: Travel-ready.
VOR 334
7
66 year old male,
54 year old female,
22 year old
daughter,
21, 19 & 11 year
old son, 8 year old
grandson
(currently in Ethiopia)
Languages:
Tigrinya, Arabic,
some English
VOR 335
4
47 year old female,
17, 16 & 10 year
old sons
(currently in Ethiopia)
Languages: Afar,
Amharic, English
The PA is a man of Tigrinya descent who speaks
some English. The PA and his wife fear that if they
return to their home country, they will be arrested,
detained indefinitely for exiting their country
illegally. They want to make a better life for their
children and grandson and would appreciate the
support of a sponsor. The PA and his wife are the
primary caregivers of their eldest daughter’s son
and they will continue to care for him in Canada.
NONE
NOTE: NOT travel-ready.
The PA is a married woman of Afar descent. She is
a woman at risk. The PA fears that if they return to
their home country, they will be arrested, detained
indefinitely, and tortured for exiting their country
illegally and evading compulsory national service.
Her son is on VOR 336 and her daughter on VOR
337, and they must be resettled together.
NONE
X-ref with VOR
336 (son) &
VOR 337
(daughter)
NOTE: Travel-ready. Possible OYW for husband &
son.
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ERITREAN CASES (continued)
22 year old male
VOR 336
1
(currently in Ethiopia)
Languages: Afar,
Amharic
The PA is a single man of Afar descent. He has 8
years of formal education and has experience
driving a minibus. He will be arrested, detained
indefinitely, and tortured for evading national
service. His mother is on VOR 335 and his sister on
VOR 337, and they must be resettled together.
NONE
X-ref with VOR
335 (mother) &
VOR 337 (sister)
NOTE: NOT travel-ready.
20 year old female
VOR 337
1
(currently in Ethiopia)
Languages: Afar,
Amharic, English
The PA is a single woman of Afar descent. She has
12 years of formal education and speaks English.
She is unwilling to return to her home country
because she will be arrested, detained indefinitely,
and tortured for exiting her country illegally and for
evading compulsory national service. Her mother is
on VOR 335 and her brother on VOR 336, and they
must be resettled together.
NONE
X-ref VOR 335
(mother) & VOR
336 (brother)
NOTE: Travel-ready.
27 year old male,
14 year old cousin
VOR 338
2
(currently in Ethiopia)
Languages:
Tigrinya, some
English
Single young male who is the caregiver for his 14
year old cousin and his father (listed on VOR 339).
The PA lives with his father and offers valuable
support in taking care of him and his cousin. He
speaks a bit of English and has work experience as a
welder for windows and doors. The family would
benefit from the support of a sponsor.
NONE
X-ref with VOR
339 (father)
NOTE: Travel-ready.
56 year old male
VOR 339
1
(currently in Ethiopia)
Languages: Tigrinya
The PA is a man of Tigrinya ethnicity. The PA has
experience owning his own garage and working as a
carpenter, metal worker and mechanic. He fears
that he may be arrested, detained, killed or face
other form of serious harm should he return to his
country. The PA should be resettled with his son,
listed on VOR 338.
NONE
X-ref with VOR
338 (son)
NOTE: Travel-ready. Possible OYW for wife & 2 sons.
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IRAQI CASES:
Profile #
Family
Size
Composition
22 year old male
VOR 176
1
(currently in Turkey)
Languages: Arabic
Case Summary
The PA is a young male of Arab descent. He has
secondary education and experience working in a
coffee shop. He fears for his safety and cannot
return to his home country as he will be targeted on
account of his sexual orientation. He is motivated
and eager to start a new life, and is very interested
the assistance of a sponsor.
Recommended
Destination
Calgary, AB
NOTE: NOT travel-ready.
31 year old female
VOR 224
1
(currently in Jordan)
Languages: Arabic
The PA is a divorced Iraqi woman. She has 6 years
of formal education and experience working as a
housekeeper. She was married twice and has a
child from her first marriage. The PA is a woman
at risk who was persecuted by her family due to
her marriage to a man from a different religious
affiliation. She would appreciate any additional
support during her resettlement in Canada.
NONE
NOTE: NOT travel-ready. Possible OYW for son.
20 year old male
VOR 267
1
(currently in Turkey)
Languages: Arabic
The PA is a young single Iraqi male of Arab ethnicity
who has nine years of education and speaks a little
bit of English. He fled Iraq due to domestic violence
and is currently residing in Turkey. He fears he
cannot return to Iraq based on the trauma he
endured and also fears that he will be targeted due
to his religious beliefs. He wishes to continue his
education in Canada and is willing to go to any city
with a lower population of Iraqi/ Arab population if
possible.
Toronto, ON
(friends)
NOTE: NOT travel-ready (medicals pending).
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25 year old male
VOR 340
1
(currently in Turkey)
Languages: Arabic
The PA is a single Iraqi male of Arab descent. He has
seven years of education and experience as a
salesperson. The PA fears for his safety should he
return to his home country as he would be
persecuted on the account of his religious beliefs.
He would appreciate the help of a sponsor.
NONE
NOTE: Travel-ready.
25 year old male
VOR 352
1
(currently in Lebanon)
Languages: Arabic,
Kurdi, some English
The PA is a young male of Arab descent. He is
currently studying journalism at university, and
has basic English abilities. The PA fears for his
safety should he return to Iraq, primarily on the
basis of his religion. He is seeking a better life and
would appreciate the assistance of a sponsor.
Kitchener, ON
NOTE: NOT travel-ready.
25 year old male
VOR 353
1
(currently in Lebanon)
Languages: Arabic,
some English
The PA is a young male of Arab descent. He
completed a high school technical diploma in basic
welding, electrical, metal and foundry work, and
speaks some English. The PA fears that if he returns
to Iraq he will be targeted and arrested by
authorities on the basis of sectarian violence, and of
his religion. The PA is seeking a better life for
himself. He will appreciate the assistance of
sponsor during his resettlement to Canada.
NONE
NOTE: NOT travel-ready.
34 year old male
VOR 354
1
(currently in Lebanon)
Languages: Arabic,
limited English
The PA is a single male of Arab descent. He has
some limited English abilities and has worked as a
cleaner, labourer and concierge. Due to increased
instability in Iraq, the PA fears for his safety and
security and cannot return to his home country. He
is seeking a better life for himself, and just wants to
live in peace.
NONE
NOTE: NOT travel-ready.
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SOMALI CASES:
Profile #
Family
Size
Composition
24 year old male
(currently in Kenya)
VOR 283
1
Languages: Somali,
Swahili, some
English
Case Summary
The PA is a single man with 8 years of formal
education who speaks some English. The PA has
experience working as a shopkeeper and waiter.
The PA is blind. He is seeking a better life for
himself, and would appreciate the assistance of a
sponsor. He is interested in settling in a city with a
hospital/research centre for vision-impaired adults.
NOTE: Travel-ready. Will NOT travel this year unless
sponsored. Meds expiring Nov. 17, 2015.
Recommended
Destination
NONE
Warmer climate
& city with
hospital/research
centre for visionimpaired adults.
ETHIOPIAN CASES:
Profile #
Family
Size
Composition
35 year old female
VOR 260
1
(currently in Kenya)
Languages: Somali
Case Summary
The PA has been a victim of violence and cannot
return to Ethiopia for fear of her safety. She is
seeking a better life in Canada. The PA and her
niece on BVOR 261/15 should be resettled together.
Recommended
Destination
NONE
X-ref with VOR
261 (niece)
NOTE: Travel-ready.
28 year old female
VOR 261
1
(currently in Kenya)
Languages: Somali
The PA has been a victim of violence and cannot
return to Ethiopia for fear of her safety. She is
seeking a better life in Canada. The PA and her aunt
on BVOR 260/15 should be resettled together.
NONE
X-ref with VOR
261 (aunt)
NOTE: Travel-ready.
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ETHIOPIAN CASES (continued)
20 year old male
(currently in Kenya)
VOR 263
1
Languages: Somali,
English
The PA is a young orphaned man who speaks
English. The PA has been a victim of violence and
cannot return to Ethiopia for fear of his safety. He is
seeking a better life in Canada. ThePA, his stepmother on BVOR 265/15 and his uncles on BVORs
264/15 and 266/15 should be resettled together.
NOTE: Travel-ready.
NONE
X-ref with VOR
265 (stepmother), VOR
264 & 266
(uncles)
NONE
28 year old male
VOR 264
VOR 265
1
5
(currently in Kenya)
Languages: Somali,
English
28 year old female,
8 & 4 year old
daughters, 7 & 3
year old sons
(currently in Kenya)
Languages: Somali
28 year old male
(currently in Kenya)
VOR 266
1
Languages: Somali,
English
The PA is a single man. He has 8 years of formal
education and speaks English. The PA has been a
victim of violence and cannot return to Ethiopia for
fear of his safety.
NOTE: Travel-ready.
The PA is a widowed woman with 4 biological
children and one step-son. The PA is a woman at
risk who tries to provide for her young children. The
PA and her step-son on BVOR 263/15, her two
brothers-in-law on BVORs 264/15 and 266/15
should be resettled together.
X-ref with VOR
263 (nephew),
VOR 265 (sisterin-law), VOR
266 (brother)
NONE
X-ref with VOR
263 (step-son),
VOR 264 & 266
(brothers-inlaw)
NOTE: Travel-ready.
The PA is a single man. He has 8 years of formal
education and speaks English. The PA has been a
victim of violence and cannot return to Ethiopia for
fear of his safety. In order to maintain family unity
and enhance chances of integration in the
resettlement country, it will be beneficial for the PA
and his sister-in-law on BVOR 265/15, his brother
on BVOR 264/15 and his nephew on BVOR 263/15
to be resettled together.
NONE
X-ref with VOR
263 (nephew),
VOR 264
(brother), VOR
265 (sister-inlaw),
NOTE: Travel-ready.
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As of September 30, 2015
ETHIOPIAN CASES (continued)
VOR 299
2
33 year old female,
5 year old
daughter
(currently in Kenya)
Languages: Oromo,
Swahili
The PA is a divorced woman with one child. She is a
woman at risk. The PA has experience working as a
housekeeper. She cannot return to her home
country, because she is afraid she will be attacked
and harmed by the authorities for fleeing illegally.
She would appreciate any additional support during
her resettlement in Canada.
NONE
NOTE: Travel-ready.
26 year old male
(currently in Kenya)
VOR 303
1
Languages:
Amharic, Oromo,
Somali, English
The PA is a single man of Oromo descent. He has a
University degree and speaks English. The PA has
experience working as a translator. The PA cannot
return to his home country, because he is afraid he
will be attacked and harmed by the authorities on
the grounds of his imputed political opinions. He
has a friend who resides in Vancouver, BC, and
therefore, he would prefer to settle there.
Vancouver, BC
NOTE: NOT travel-ready.
41 year old male
VOR 318
1
(currently in Kenya)
Languages: Oromo,
Somali
The PA is a single man of Oromo descent. The PA
has little education and has worked as a farmer and
shop assistant. He has been a victim of violence and
cannot return to Ethiopia for fear of his safety. He is
seeking a better life and will appreciate the
assistance of a sponsor.
NONE
NOTE: Travel-ready. Will NOT travel this year unless
sponsored. Meds expiring Dec. 2, 2015.
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As of September 30, 2015
CONGOLESE CASES:
Profile #
VOR 276
Family
Size
6
Composition
Case Summary
31 year old male,
30 year old female,
12, 5 & 1 year old
daughters,
3 year old son
The PA is a married man with 4 children. The PA
has experience working as a carpenter and is fluent
in French. This young family is motivated, and they
are very interested in a sponsorship. They would
appreciate any additional support during their
resettlement in Canada. The PA’s wife was raised
by her grandmother, who is submitted on BVOR
277/15; they should be resettled together.
(currently in
Tanzania)
Languages: Bembe,
Swahili, French
74 year old female
VOR 277
1
(currently in
Tanzania)
Languages: Bembe,
Swahili
VOR 285
7
44 year old male,
38 year old female,
16 year old stepson, 12 & 7 year
old sons, 11 & 4
year old daughters
(currently in
Tanzania)
Languages: Bembe,
Swahili, some
French
Recommended
Destination
NONE
X-ref with VOR
277
(grandmother)
NOTE: Travel-ready.
The PA is a 74 year old senior person at risk. The
PA’s granddaughter and her family are submitted
on BVOR 276/15. The PA and her granddaughter’s
family on BVOR 276/15 must be resettled together.
NOTE: NOT travel-ready.
The PA is a man of Bembe descent residing in a
refugee camp with his family. He has little
education and worked has a builder. The PA fears
he will be killed or forced into fighting for the
authorities if he returns. The PA is seeking a better
life for him and his family. They would appreciate
the assistance of a sponsor during their
resettlement.
NONE
X-ref with VOR
276
(granddaughter)
NONE
NOTE: Travel-ready.
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Blended Visa Office-Referred (VOR) Profiles
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As of September 30, 2015
CONGOLESE CASES (continued)
VOR 293
5
28 year old female,
36 year old male,
8 & 6 year old
daughters,
4 year old son
(currently in Burundi)
Languages: Rundi,
Kirundi, Swahili,
Congo, French
The PA is a woman of Lega descent. She has
worked as a sales representative. The PA and her
husband fear returning to their home country as
violence and insecurity remains prevalent. They
would appreciate the assistance of a sponsor. The
PA and her father (VOR 295), step-son (VOR 294)
and half-brother (VOR 296) should be resettled
together.
NONE
X-ref with VOR
294 (step-son),
VOR 295
(father), VOR
296 (halfbrother)
NOTE: Travel-ready.
NONE
16 year old male
VOR 294
1
(currently in Burundi)
Languages: Swahili,
Congo
51 year old male,
35 year old female,
17, 14 & 10 year
old sons, 8 & 6 year
old daughters
VOR 295
7
(currently in Burundi)
Languages: Lega,
Kilega, Lingala,
Rundi, Kirundi,
Swahili, Congo,
French, English
The PA is a minor of Bangobango descent. He
completed Grade 6 and has no work experience.
PA is the son of husband on VOR 293. The PA and
his father on BVOR 293 must be resettled together.
NOTE: Travel-ready.
The PA is a man of Lega descent who worked as a
lawyer. He is unwilling to return to his home
country because he fears of being targeted by the
government and rebel groups because of his work
as a human rights defender. He is seeking a better
life for his family and would appreciate the
assistance of a sponsor. The PA, his daughter (VOR
293), step-grandson (VOR 294) and his son (VOR
296) should be resettled together.
X-ref with VOR
293 (stepmother), VOR
295 (stepgrandfather),
VOR 296 (uncle)
NONE
X-ref with VOR
293 (daughter),
VOR 294 (stepgrandson), VOR
296 (son)
NOTE: NOT travel-ready.
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As of September 30, 2015
CONGOLESE CASES (continued)
28 year old male
(currently in Burundi)
VOR 296
1
Languages: Rundi,
Kirundi, Swahili,
Congo, French,
English
PA is a single male of Lega descent. He has
completed Grade 13 and worked as a hairdresser.
He speaks both official languages. The PA fears
returning to his home country as violence and
insecurity remains prevalent. He would appreciate
the assistance of a sponsor. The PA and his father
(VOR 295), half-sister (VOR 293) and nephew (VOR
294) should be resettled together.
NONE
X-ref with VOR
293 (half-sister),
VOR 294
(nephew), VOR
295 (father)
NOTE: Travel-ready.
VOR 297
6
56 year old male,
47 year old female,
19 year old
daughter,
17, 12 & 8 year old
sons
(currently in
Tanzania)
Languages: Bembe,
Swahili
VOR 314
7
47 year old male,
37 year old female,
18, 15, 11 & 3 year
old daughters,
7 year old son
(currently in
Tanzania)
Languages: Bembe,
Swahili, French
The PA is a married man of Bembe descent. He has
experience as a farmer and as a merchant. The PA
and his wife fear returning to their home country as
violence and insecurity remains prevalent. They are
seeking a better life for their family and would
appreciate the assistance of a sponsor during their
resettlement to Canada.
NONE
NOTE: Travel-ready.
The PA is a married man with 5 children. He
completed Grade 12 and worked as a primary
teacher. He can easily write and speak in French.
PA and his spouse both are unwilling to return to
DRC due to the violence towards different ethnic
groups. The family is very interested in a
sponsorship and would appreciate any additional
support during their resettlement in Canada.
NONE
NOTE: NOT travel-ready.
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Blended Visa Office-Referred (VOR) Profiles
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As of September 30, 2015
CONGOLESE CASES (continued)
VOR 316
5
23 year old female,
28 year old male, 8,
6 & 1 year old sons
(currently in
Tanzania)
Languages: Bembe,
Swahili
VOR 324
5
57 year old male,
44 year old female,
18 year old son,
12 & 10 year old
daughters
(currently in Burundi)
Languages: Bembe,
Lingala, Rundi,
Swahili, Congo,
French, English
20 year old female
(currently in Burundi)
VOR 325
1
Languages: Rundi,
Kirundi, Swahili,
Congo, French
The PA is a married woman of Hunde descent. Her
husband has 8 years of formal education and
worked as a salesperson. The PA and her husband
both are unwilling to return to DRC due to the
violence towards different ethnic groups. They
would appreciate the assistance of a sponsor.
NONE
NOTE: NOT travel-ready.
The PA has a degree in French language and
literature. The PA speaks both French and English.
He has extensive teaching experience. His wife has
a degree in nursing, and is fluent in French and
speaks some English. The PA is unwilling to return
to his home country, as he fears to be targeted and
harmed by government officials. The PA, his older
children on BVORs 325, 326, 328 and his nephew
on BVOR 327 should be resettled together.
NONE
X-ref with VORs
325 (daughter),
326 & 328
(sons), 327
(nephew)
NOTE: NOT travel-ready.
The PA is a single woman of Bembe descent. She
has 10 years of formal education and speaks
French. She believes that her home country has a
long way to go before all citizens are safe and free,
as currently, people of her ethnic origin are still
severely discriminated. The PA, her parents on
BVOR 324, her brother on BVORs 326, 328 and her
cousin on BVOR 327 to be resettled together.
NONE
X-ref with VORs
324 (father),
326 & 328
(brothers), 327
(cousin)
NOTE: NOT travel-ready.
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As of September 30, 2015
CONGOLESE CASES (continued)
22 year old male
(currently in Burundi)
VOR 326
1
Languages: Rundi,
Kirundi, Swahili,
Congo, French
The PA is a single man of Bembe descent who
speaks French. He believes that his home country
has a long way to go before all citizens are safe and
free, as currently, people of his ethnic origin are
still severely discriminated. The PA, his parents on
BVOR 324, his sister on BVOR 325, his brother on
BVOR 328 and his cousin on BVOR 327 should be
resettled together.
NONE
X-ref with VORs
324 (father),
325 (sister), 327
(cousin), 328
(brother)
NOTE: NOT travel-ready.
17 year old male
(currently in Burundi)
VOR 327
1
Languages: Rundi,
Kirundi, Swahili,
Congo, French
The PA is a single man of Bembe descent who
speaks French. He believes that his home country
has a long way to go before all citizens are safe and
free, as currently, people of his ethnic origin are
still severely discriminated. The PA, his uncle on
BVOR 324, his cousins on BVOR 325, 326, 328
should be resettled together.
NONE
X-ref with VORs
324 (uncle),
325, 326 & 328
(cousins)
NOTE: NOT travel-ready.
34 year old male
(currently in Burundi)
VOR 328
1
Languages: Bembe,
Swahili, Congo,
English, French
40 year old male,
38 year old female
VOR 333
2
(currently in Kenya)
Languages: Lingala,
Chiluba, Kiswahili,
French
The PA is a single man of Bembe descent who is
fluent in French and English. The PA, his parents on
BVOR 324, his sister on BVOR 325, his brother on
BVOR 326 and his cousin on BVOR 327 should be
resettled together.
NOTE: Travel-ready.
Young Congolese couple that have 4 children who
are currently missing. The couple fled their country
of origin on the grounds of their political opinion.
The PA is a victim of trauma and torture, and the
spouse is a victim of gender based violence. The
couple would benefit from the support of a
sponsoring group.
URGENCY: HIGH
NONE
X-ref with VORs
324 (father),
325 (sister), 326
(brother), 327
(cousin)
NONE
NOTE: Travel-ready. Possible OYW for 3 children.
Will NOT travel this year unless sponsored. Meds
expiring Nov. 13, 2015.
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Blended Visa Office-Referred (VOR) Profiles
Available for Sponsorship
As of September 30, 2015
UGANDAN CASES:
Profile #
Family
Size
Composition
26 year old female
VOR
0160
1
(currently in Kenya)
Languages: Swahili,
Luganda, English
Case Summary
The PA is a 26 year old woman at risk with one
child. She is fluent in English and has a Bachelor of
Arts in Social development. The PA has experience
working as a bank teller, teacher and protection
officer. She has been ostracized by her family due
to her sexual orientation. She is eager for any
additional support during her resettlement process.
Recommended
Destination
Vancouver, BC
(friend)
NOTE: NOT travel-ready (medicals pending).
Possible OYW for son.
CENTRAL AFRICAN REPUBLIC CASES:
Profile #
VOR 188
Family
Size
5
Composition
30 year old male,
24 year old female,
8 & 6 year old
daughters,
4 year old son
(currently in
Cameroon)
Languages: Pana,
Sango, Kare, Ponda,
Sarigo, French
Case Summary
This is a young couple with 3 very young children,
who all speak fluent French. The couple have
limited education and were both raised working on
agricultural farms and selling their crops. They both
are currently doing various odd jobs in order to
survive.
Recommended
Destination
Francophone
community
outside of
Quebec
NOTE: Travel-ready.
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Blended Visa Office-Referred (VOR) Profiles
Available for Sponsorship
As of September 30, 2015
CENTRAL AFRICAN REPUBLIC CASES (continued)
27 year old male
(currently in
Cameroon)
VOR 190
1
Languages: Kaba,
Sango, French,
some English
The PA is a single man with no children. He has
completed Grade 12 and has experience working as
a barber, bricklayer and stonemason. He fears
being targeted by authorities on the basis of his
religion, and that his life is at risk. He is young and
educated, and would appreciate the assistance of a
sponsor during his resettlement to Canada.
Francophone
community
outside of
Quebec
NOTE: Travel-ready.
BHUTANESE CASES:
Profile #
VOR 307
Family
Size
4
Composition
58 year old male,
29 year old female,
7 & 2 year old
daughter
(currently in Nepal)
Languages: Nepali
Case Summary
The PA is a married man who has experience
working as a security guard. The PA has a brother
who resides in Lethbridge, AB and therefore, he
would like to resettle there. The PA is looking for a
better life for himself and his family.
Recommended
Destination
Lethbridge, AB
NOTE: Travel-ready.
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As of September 30, 2015
BURMESE CASES:
Profile #
VOR 204
Family
Size
6
Composition
37 year old female,
16 year old
daughter,
14, 11, 8 & 4 year
old sons
(currently in Thailand)
The PA works as a weaver and is the breadwinner of
the family. The PA wants a better future for her
children. She is unwilling to return to her home
country as she fears she will be required to perform
forced labour.
Languages: Karen,
S’gaw
NOTE: NOT travel-ready (medicals pending).
Possible OYW for husband.
27 year old female,
24 year old male
VOR 206
2
Case Summary
(currently in Thailand)
Languages: Karen,
S’gaw, some
English
The PA is a 27 year old married woman of Karen
descent. The PA and her husband speak some
English. The PA has 11 years of formal education
and works in a nursery. She is unwilling to return to
her home country as he fears she will be required to
perform forced labor. Please contact the Matching
Center for more information.
Recommended
Destination
NONE
NONE
NOTE: NOT travel-ready (medicals pending).
40 year old male
VOR 207
1
(currently in Thailand)
Languages: Karen,
S’gaw
The PA is a single man of Karen descent. The PA has
5 years of formal education and works as a social
worker in the camp. The PA is unwilling to return to
his home country due to insecure situations there.
NONE
NOTE: NOT travel-ready (medicals pending).
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As of September 30, 2015
BURMESE CASES (continued)
52 year old male
VOR 208
1
(currently in Thailand)
Languages: Karen,
S’gaw
The PA is a single man of Karen descent. He has
little education and has worked as a carpenter. The
PA does not wish to go back to his country,
particularly due to ongoing ethnic conflicts. He fears
for his physical safety if he was to return.
NONE
NOTE: NOT travel-ready (medicals pending).
46 year old female
VOR 209
1
(currently in Thailand)
Languages:
Burmese, Nepali
The PA is a 46 year old woman at risk who is of
Nepalese descent. The PA has 3 years of formal
education and has experience working as a farmer.
The PA and her husband were forced to leave their
home country due to difficult living conditions. In
their country of asylum, the PA’s husband has
disappeared, and the PA does not know his
whereabouts. If he can be traced, the PA would like
to reunite with him in Canada.
NONE
NOTE: NOT travel-ready (medicals pending).
Possible OYW for husband.
66 year old male,
49 year old female,
15 year old son
VOR 213
3
(currently in Thailand)
Languages:
Burmese, Arabic
(son)
The PA is a Myanmar refugee of Burmese descent.
He is married with one son. The PA has little
education but has worked as a farmer. They cannot
return to Myanmar for fear of arrest due to their
illegal departure from the country, and for fleeing
forced labour. The couple want to improve their
lives and to provide a better life for their son.
NONE
NOTE: NOT travel-ready (medicals pending).
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As of September 30, 2015
BURMESE CASES (continued)
VOR 218
3
54 year old male,
53 year old female,
16 year old
daughter
(currently in Thailand)
Languages: Karen,
Pwo Eastern, S’gaw
26 year old male,
30 year old female,
2 year old daughter
VOR 242
3
(currently in
Malaysia)
Languages: Chin,
Haka
45 year old male,
34 year old female,
3 year old daughter
VOR 243
3
(currently in
Malaysia)
Languages:
Chinese, Mandarin
The PA is a man of Karen descent. He has
experience working as a farmer and laborer. He
cannot return to his home country for fear of
illegally leaving Myanmar. He is looking a better life
for himself and his family and would appreciate the
assistance of a sponsor.
NONE
NOTE: NOT travel-ready (medicals pending).
The PA is a married man of Chin descent. He has 10
years of formal education and experience working
as a farmer and waiter. The PA is unwilling to return
to his home country due to ongoing insecure
situations. He would appreciate the assistance of a
sponsor in his country of resettlement.
NONE
NOTE: NOT travel-ready (medicals pending).
The PA is a married man of Shan/Pa’O descent. He
has experience working in farming. Due to ongoing
security situations in his home country, the PA
cannot return to Myanmar. He fears for his safety,
and that of his wife, as he would be forcibly
recruited to porter for the military, or detained for
leaving the country.
NONE
NOTE: NOT travel-ready (medicals pending).
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BURMESE CASES (continued)
35 year old male,
22 year old female
VOR 244
2
(currently in
Malaysia)
Languages: Chin,
Haka
The PA is a married man of Chin descent. He has
experience working in construction and farming.
Due to ongoing security situations in his home
country, the PA cannot return to Myanmar. He fears
for his safety, and that of his wife, as he would be
forcibly recruited to porter for the military, or
detained for leaving the country. The PA’s sister-inlaw is on BVOR 245 and they should be resettled
together.
NONE
X-ref with VOR
245 (sister-inlaw)
NOTE: NOT travel-ready (medicals pending).
20 year old female
VOR 245
1
(currently in
Malaysia)
Languages: Chin,
Haka
The PA is a young, single woman of Chin descent.
She has some secondary education and experience
working as a dishwasher. Due to ongoing security
situations in her home country, the PA cannot
return to Myanmar. She fears for her safety, as she
would be detained for leaving the country. The PA’s
sister and brother-in-law are on BVOR 244 and she
should be resettled with them.
NONE
X-ref with VOR
244 (brother-inlaw)
NOTE: NOT travel-ready (medicals pending).
VOR 309
5
40 year old male,
29 year old female,
9, 6 & 2 year old
daughters
(currently in Thailand)
Languages: Kayah,
Eastern, Burmese,
Karen, S’gaw
The PA is of Kayah descent. He has two years of
formal education and extensive experience in
farming. The PA fled to Thailand with his wife and
daughter as they feared for their safety and
security. Due to ongoing ethnic conflicts in
Myanmar, the family cannot return to their home
country. They fear for their safety and security, and
believe that they risk being targeted if they had to
return to Myanmar. The PA has a friend in Regina
and would like to settle near his friend.
Regina, SK
NOTE: Travel-ready.
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As of September 30, 2015
SUDANESE CASES:
Profile #
Family
Size
Composition
32 year old male
(currently in Kenya)
VOR 248
1
Languages: Dinka,
Nuer, Swahili, some
English
Case Summary
The PA is a single man of Nuer descent. He speaks
some English and has experience working as an
operator of electric generators. The PA cannot
return to his home country, because he is afraid he
will be attacked and harmed by the authorities due
to his ethnicity and religion. He would appreciate
any additional support.
Recommended
Destination
NONE
NOTE: Travel-ready.
29 year old male
VOR 344
1
(currently in Lebanon)
Languages: Arabic,
Tama
The PA is a Sudanese national of Tama ethnicity.
His family were sheep farmers and he had left the
farm in hopes of finding better employment, during
which he was detained. Throughout his 2 years in
prison, he was a victim of violence and torture. He
managed to escape and is currently residing in a
camp in Lebanon. The PA has been working as a
cleaner and doing other small jobs to try and
support himself. The PA would benefit from the
moral support of a sponsor.
NONE
NOTE: NOT travel-ready.
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As of September 30, 2015
CHINESE CASES:
Profile #
Family
Size
Composition
33 year old female,
33 year old male
VOR 246
(currently in
Indonesia)
2
Languages:
Mandarin, English
Case Summary
The PA is a married woman who is fluent in English.
The PA has experience working as an English
teacher, a manager’s assistant, and an employment
agent. The PA’s husband speaks some English and
has a BA. They were persecuted in their home
country on account of their religion and imputed
political opinion. The PA has a friend in North York,
ON, and would prefer to settle in Toronto.
Recommended
Destination
Toronto, ON
(friend)
NOTE: NOT travel-ready (medicals pending).
BURUNDIAN CASES:
Profile #
Family
Size
Composition
32 year old male
VOR 287
1
(currently in
Tanzania)
Languages: Kirundi,
Swahili, French
Case Summary
The PA is a single male of Hutu descent. He has
secondary education and speaks French. The PA
cannot return to Burundi for fear of his safety and
security. He is young and motivated to improve his
life. He would appreciate the assistance of a
sponsor during his resettlement to Canada.
Recommended
Destination
NONE
NOTE: Travel-ready.
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Blended Visa Office-Referred (VOR) Profiles
Available for Sponsorship
As of September 30, 2015
GAMBIAN CASES:
Profile #
Family
Size
Composition
24 year old male
(currently in Senegal)
VOR 313
1
Languages: Wolof,
Mandinka, Diola,
English
Case Summary
The PA is a single man. He speaks English and
completed one year of University. The PA fears for
his safety and cannot return to Gambia as he will be
targeted because of his sexual orientation. He is
motivated and eager to start a new life, and is very
interested in the assistance of a sponsor during his
resettlement to Canada.
Recommended
Destination
Vancouver, BC
NOTE: Travel-ready.
CAMEROONIAN CASES:
Profile #
Family
Size
Composition
25 year old male
(currently in Chad)
VOR 348
1
Languages:
Bandjoun
(Gomalah), English,
French
Case Summary
The PA is a 25 year old single man of
Bamileke/Bamleke descent. He is considered a
survivor of violence and torture. The PA has 14
years of formal education and speaks English and
French. He fears for his safety and cannot return to
Cameroon as he will be targeted because of his
sexual orientation. He is motivated and eager to
start a new life, and is very interested in the
assistance of a sponsor.
Recommended
Destination
NONE
NOTE: Travel-ready.
For more information contact:
Felisa Ponce
Toll Free: 1-877-290-1701 ext. 403
Email: [email protected]
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