Become a Sponsor
Sponsorship changes lives—including your own. Learn about what's involved and how to get started.
Start your sponsor journey today
Sponsorship is the ultimate act of welcome—and anyone can do it.
Over the last year, hundreds of thousands of everyday Americans have stepped up to provide a bridge to safety and a path to opportunities for families seeking refuge in the United States through ground-breaking government programs.
Sponsors are guides, neighbors, friends, and cheerleaders for newly arriving families seeking to rebuild their lives in the U.S.
Already know a family member or friend who you want to sponsor? Find out how to move forward.
Start your sponsor journey today
What is sponsorship?
Find out what sponsorship involves, and see if it's a good fit for you. Depending on how much time you have, here are three ways to learn more.
Watch an on-demand information session
Understand what to expect from the different sponsorship pathways, hear inspiring stories from an experienced sponsor, and get an overview of the available resources and support.
Watch now"As the son of a refugee, I am inspired by the Welcome.US mission. ... By signing up as a sponsor, you can give immigrants a chance to rebuild their lives and enrich your own."
"I’d say to people: Take the leap [to become a sponsor], because you won’t be alone. There’ll be lots of people to catch you and help you and hold you and make this work. I’ve just been stunned. Every time we’ve reached out, someone has offered something."
"If people like myself who live in comfort and security don’t try to help, then ultimately evil wins, and that’s unacceptable."
"What a shame it would be for any child, parent, or family not to thrive because the only thing they were lacking was a chance. Sure, you will have to do some work, help out and probably fill out more papers than you want to, but at the end of your life would you rather be well rested, living an easy life and alone, or exhausted, tired but surrounded by friends knowing you helped where you could."
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Who do you want to sponsor?
An unprecedented 27.1 million people around the world have been forced to flee their homes due to war, economic instability, and natural disasters. See which groups are in urgent need of sponsors.
Sponsor refugees through the Welcome Corps
Sponsor groups can bring refugees from around the world to safety through the Welcome Corps. You can be among the first class of sponsors for this innovative new government program.
Learn moreSponsor people from Latin America
Americans can now sponsor people from Latin America through the Welcome Corps and the Processes for Cubans, Haitians, Nicaraguans, and Venezuelans.
Learn moreSponsor Ukrainians
Under the Uniting for Ukraine program (U4U), Americans can sponsor people seeking refuge from war the war in Ukraine.
Learn moreJoin the Welcome Corps
Introducing a new service opportunity for Americans to sponsor refugees from around the world, many of whom have waited years for the opportunity to rebuild their lives.
Learn more on the Welcome Corps site
Sponsors in action
BE A WELCOMER
Discover how rewarding it can be to welcome newcomers into your community.
