US Department of State
Launch of the Welcome Corps – Private Sponsorship of Refugees
OFFICE OF THE SPOKESPERSON
JANUARY 19, 2023
This consortium is being led by the Community Sponsorship Hub, and includes Church World Service, IRIS – Integrated Refugee and Immigrant Services, the International Refugee Assistance Project, the International Rescue Committee, and Welcome.US. This consortium will offer expert guidance and support to Americans joining the Welcome Corps. The consortium will manage the Welcome Corps’ program infrastructure including:
Overseeing vetting and certification of private sponsors through an application process;
Providing training, additional resources, and connections to equip private sponsors with the knowledge, skills, and tools needed to welcome refugees; and
Monitoring the program to ensure privately sponsored refugees are getting the support they need for success and collecting data to evaluate the program.
https://www.state.gov/launch-of-the-welcome-corps-private-sponsorship-of-refugees-2/