(mathematics) The set of all points whose coordinates satisfy a given equation or condition. (genetics) The location of a gene (or of a significant sequence) on a chromosome, as in genetic locus. (medicine) The site on the body where a pathogen enters. Supplement. Word origin: Latin stlocus, a place.
The cost of sponsoring a refugee is two pronged. It requires 12 months of income support for the refugee ($9,800 for one person) and start-up costs ($2,800). For one person, the total cost is $12,600. For a family of four, the total cost is $27,000.
Privately-sponsored refugees will form around 40 per cent of the 25,000 people from Syria that the Liberal government plans to settle in Canada by February 2016. If you want to become a refugee sponsor, here are the steps you need to take.