Become a Sponsor Family

 

  Any American can become a sponsor of a refugee family for temporary asylum.

Examples of individuals who meet the supporter requirement include:

  • U.S. citizens and nationals;

  • Lawful permanent residents, lawful temporary residents, and conditional permanent residents;

  • Nonimmigrants in lawful status (that is, who maintain the nonimmigrant status and have not violated any of the terms or conditions of the nonimmigrant status);

  • Asylees, refugees, and parolees;

  • TPS holders; and

  • Beneficiaries of deferred action (including DACA) or Deferred Enforced Departure.

Supporters who file Form I-134 on behalf of a beneficiary under Uniting for Ukraine must be in lawful status in the United States or a parolee or beneficiary of deferred action or Deferred Enforced Departure (DED) and willing and able to receive, maintain, and support the beneficiary listed in Form I-134. Examples of the types of support for beneficiaries that supporters should keep in mind when considering their ability to meet this commitment include:

  • Receiving the beneficiary upon arrival in the United States and transporting them to initial housing;

  • Ensuring that the beneficiary has safe and appropriate housing for the duration of their parole and initial basic necessities;

  • As appropriate, helping the beneficiary complete necessary paperwork such as for employment authorization, for a Social Security card, and for services for which they may be eligible;

  • Ensuring that the beneficiary’s health care and medical needs are met for the duration of the parole; and

  • As appropriate, assisting the beneficiary with accessing education, learning English, securing employment and enrolling children in school.

If you are prepared to sponsor a Refugee in the USA