Sponsor Families through P4CHNV

Crises in these four countries over the last decade have forced many individuals to flee their homes. People seeking safety may be doing so for unique reasons, but the main challenges forcing people to flee these countries include:

• Rampant violence, political oppression, and upheaval
• Inability of governments to enforce the rule of law and rising violence by criminal organizations
• Degraded political and social infrastructure that have created public health crises and security threats
• Political oppression, including imprisonment of those fighting for human rights, political inclusion, and democratic governance
• Collapsed economies that make it hard for families to afford basics like food and medicine
• Climate change and its impact on peoples’ livelihoods

Sponsorship is the safest path forward for these individuals, and it provides a vital lifeline to people who have no choice but to leave their homelands to find safety and security for their families.

People who qualify for sponsorship from these countries include:

• Journalists and human rights defenders;
• Students, professionals, and laborers;
• Families with young children and older adults;
• Political dissidents and economically devastated entrepreneurs;
• Single parent households and young adults without immediate family;
• People, fleeing instability, gang violence, persecution, and economic distress

The eligibility requirements include citizenship in one of the four countries and a eligible passport, among others.

Citizens and those lawfully present in the U.S., including those on temporary statuses, can sponsor someone they know—for example a friend or loved one. If you don’t know someone to sponsor, you can also connect with people from these countries who are seeking safety via our Welcome Connect platform.

See our FAQs for Sponsors Under P4CHNV to learn more.

Sponsors must hold lawful presence in the United States and can be:

• U.S. citizens and nationals;
• Lawful permanent residents (green card holders), lawful temporary residents (such as TPS holders), and conditional permanent residents;
• DACA recipients and other nonimmigrants in lawful status;
• Asylees, refugees, and humanitarian parolees;
• Individuals can sponsor alone or choose to do it with an organization, a group of people, a faith community, or an employer.

See our FAQs for Sponsors Under P4CHNV to learn more.

• An eligible supporter files an I-134A application with the U.S. government to sponsor a Cuban, Haitian, Nicaraguan, or Venezuelan to come to the U.S.
• The sponsor identifies a specific beneficiary on the application.
• The application is reviewed and, if sufficient, approved.
• Those accepted will be granted humanitarian parole in the U.S. for two years and can apply for work authorization.
• There are eligibility requirements for beneficiaries such as passports.

See our Guide to Navigating the Humanitarian Parole Application.

Through humanitarian sponsorship, you commit to supporting beneficiaries to become self-sufficient within three months, and as needed for at least two years, including financial and social support.

• Watch this 2-minute video of Kelly, an experienced Welcome.US sponsor, sharing her experience about the costs associated with sponsoring someone seeking safety
• Explore financial support for sponsors, such as up to $3,000 in matching grants or free flights