Welcome Corps



In January 2023, the United States government started a new Refugee Resettlement program called Welcome Corps. Welcome Corps is a private program that lets groups of 5 people resettle refugees. We know that many refugees already living in the U.S. are excited about Welcome Corps because they want to bring their family and friends to safety in the U.S.




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Published: 02-20-2024


Immigration law is always changing. We will do our best to keep our website as up-to-date as possible, but the latest information might be more readily available at USCIS.gov. These pages were written to help you better understand your legal options, however, none of the information published by Catholic Charities Milwaukee should be considered legal advice. If you plan to open your own immigration case, hire an immigration attorney to consult you personally.




Welcome Corps Phase 2 Has Started!




You can now NAME a refugee to sponsor! You can sponsor up to 10 people in a single family.





Welcome Corps To-Do List







1. Check Eligibility


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2. Make a Group of 5


(Read More)



3. Get a Training Certificate


(Read More)



4. Complete a Group Commitment Form


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5. Complete Background Checks


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6. Prepare Your Funds $


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Creating a Welcome Corps Account




When you do this, make sure you have:


1. Biographical Information for ALL refugees you want to sponsor.


(Read More)
2. Information about WHY they left their country and WHY they cannot return.


(Read More)
3. RSC numbers


(Read More)
4. Pictures of Official Indentification (ID)


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5. Passport Photos


(Read More)



Women in Hijabs




Women who wear hijabs must show some of the hair on their foreheads in the Passport Photos. Please see these examples for acceptable and unacceptable passport photos:





6. Account photo, such as a GoFundMe screenshot, or a bank statement.


(Read More)

Do NOT include your Account Number

Also, please keep in mind that the money in this account can ONLY be used for your Welcome Corps Sponsorship.










How long will Welcome Corps take?




We know many people are excited to bring their friends and family to the United States with Welcome Corps.

However, please note that Welcome Corps has said that it may take anywhere from 6 months to a few years for the entire process to be completed, and for the refugee you sponsor to be allowed to come to the U.S.







OR follow Welcome Corps for Updates (click here!)



Our Youtube Channel has Welcome Corps information in 5 refugee languages. Click below to see more!







Additional Resources





How to Hire a Lawyer



When you have to depend on your lawyer to help you navigate and understand your options, it is especially important to find someone trustworthy and competent.





Top 12 Tips for Refugees



Refugees coming to the United States must make several adjustments, and often have questions about green cards, citizenship, and work permits.





Three Risky Immigration Mistakes



These three immigration mistakes could seriously hurt your chances of getting a green card, or lawfully immigrating to the United States.














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This website was made possible by a generous grant from the Wheaton Franciscan Sisters.


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