Following the experience of humanitarian sponsorship programs for Afghans, Ukrainians, and Venezuelans, for which hundreds of thousands of Americans raised their hands to help, the U.S. Government has now designated Cubans, Haitians, and Nicaraguans eligible for humanitarian sponsorship.
These new humanitarian programs also require the support of a sponsor in the U.S. in order for these vulnerable populations to seek refuge here.
This is now the only designated pathway for most Cubans, Haitians, Nicaraguans and Venezuelans to find refuge in the United States. The direct participation of everyday Americans, faith organizations, civic organizations and other community organizations is now more critical than ever to ensure that these vulnerable populations can access a pathway to safety and security.
If you’re interested connecting with Cubans, Haitians, Nicaraguans or Venezuelans seeking refuge in the United States, please sign up on Welcome Connect.
If you are seeking a sponsor, go here to learn more.
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Have questions about how the new humanitarian sponsorship programs for Cubans, Haitians, Nicaraguans and Venezuelan work? Browse the resources below for answers to frequently asked questions and step-by-step guides and the application process and what it takes to be a successful sponsor.
Get detailed answers to your questions about the sponsorship process – from who is eligible to sponsor to how to help newcomers find housing, land a job, and access healthcare.
For those who want to apply to sponsor Cubans, Haitians, Nicaraguans, Venezuelans and Ukrainians coming to the U.S. under humanitarian sponsorship programs, this document guides you through the process, step by step.
This resource offers some best practices in sponsorship that can set you and the newcomer you are welcoming up for success.
Newcomers will need to access services to get settled here. Use this checklist to keep track of initial services typically needed when a newcomer arrives.
Sponsoring with a group can make the experience easier and more enjoyable. Review recommended roles and responsibilities for your group.
Newcomers may need help with initial financial planning. This budget template helps capture initial estimated living costs.
Newcomers may need initial financial support to get on their feet. Read tips for how to raise funds to support newcomers as they integrate into their new community.
Newcomers will need to find a place to stay. Learn about best practices for sponsors to find and secure housing for newcomers.
Help make a house a home! Review a list of household supplies to help prepare a home for newcomers.
Help a newcomer feed their family. Read a list of items for a newcomer’s pantry upon arrival.
Newcomers are part of our community. Learn more about the services available to Nicaraguans and Venezuelans.
Newcomers are part of our community. Learn more about the services available to Cubans, Haitians, and Ukrainians.
In-depth resources to help sponsors and newcomers from Cuba, Haiti, and Ukraine navigate their lives in major U.S. cities including Chicago, New York/Newark, Philadelphia, Seattle, and Sacramento.
Take the following tutorials to learn more about what's required of a sponsor and how to be most successful.
