Private Sponsorship Group Interest

Private Sponsorship Group Interest

If you are interested in sponsoring a refugee through Welcome Corps, please provide IRIS with the following information. For more information about Welcome Corps, see www.WelcomeCorps.org

SPONSOR INFORMATION

Complete this section with your information

Name*

First NameLast Name

Email*

example@example.com

Phone Number*

Please enter a valid phone number.Format: (000) 000-0000.

Address:*

Street Address

Street Address Line 2

CityState / Province

Postal / Zip CodeCountry

IRIS can only help people already in the United States who want to be sponsors through the Welcome Corps program. We are not able to provide information or advice to people living outside the United States. IRIS is not able to help refugees find sponsors. If you have any questions, please read the Frequently Asked Questions HERE.

Would you like to be added to the IRIS mailing list? (IRIS does not sell, share, or trade this information.)*

YesNo

Are you a US citizen or US legal permanent resident?*

US citizenUS legal permanent residentI am not a US citizen or legal permanent resident

Check all that apply:*

I am a current or former IRIS staff memberI am a current or former IRIS clientI am a current or former IRIS volunteerI am a current or former IRIS sponsor group memberI am a current or former IRIS donorNone of the above

Have you ever sponsored a refugee through IRIS?*

No, I have notYes, as a co-sponsor of a refugee in ConnecticutYes, through Sponsor CirclesYes, through Welcome Corps

What was the name of your sponsor group leader?*

What town did your group sponsor in?*

What year did the sponsored family arrive?

Do you want to sponsor a refugee you know, or be matched with a refugee you don’t know?*

I want to sponsor a refugee I know (such as a family member or friend)I want to be matched with a refugee I do not know

WELCOME CORPS APPLICATION STEPS

Have you visited the WelcomeCorps.org website and reviewed the information about sponsoring through Welcome Corps?*

YesNo

Have you watched the Application Support Session webinar?*

YesNo

Have you started working on the application and Welcome Plan?*

YesNo

Have you completed the Refugee Eligibility Tool to determine whether the refugee is eligible for Welcome Corps? (https://welcomecorps.org/refugee-eligibility-tool)*

YesNoI don't know

Did the Refugee Eligibility Quiz determine that the refugee is eligible for Welcome Corps?*

YesNoI don't know

REFUGEE INFORMATION

Complete this information for the refugee you would like to sponsor.

Refugee's name: (If you want to sponsor a family, only list the head of the household/primary applicant.)*

First NameMiddle NameLast Name

Refugee's nationality*

Street Address

Street Address Line 2

Country

What country is the refugee living in right now?*

Street Address

Street Address Line 2

Country

Does the refugee have a Refugee Status Determination issued by UNHCR or a government?*

YesNoI don't know

Is the refugee registered as a refugee in the country where they are living now?*

YesNoI don't know