If you are seeking refuge in the United States but have no one to sponsor you, you can contact potential sponsors securely and confidentially through the Welcome Connect page.
However, you should know that this platform usually does not take long to open on the third Tuesday of every month. Due to high demand and the limited number of available sponsors, the event will close once available spaces are filled.
What is Welcome Connect?
Welcome Connect is an initiative of Welcome.US, an organization that promotes sponsorships to help newcomers integrate into American society.
Sponsorship is a legal process that allows a person or group of people in the United States to sponsor certain nationals seeking refuge during their application process and after their arrival.
To access Welcome Connect, you must be from an eligible country (Cuba is one of them). The platform connects you with a potential sponsor who shares your interests and values. If you both agree, you can begin the joint application process with the US government.
REGISTER FOR WELCOME CONNECT
The Welcome Connect registration page opens every third Tuesday of the month, but only for a short time. December 19th will be the last opening this year, so don't miss this opportunity.
Registration time depends on the country you are in:
– If you are in Nicaragua, registration begins at 9 a.m. (Central Standard Time).
– If you are in Haiti or Cuba, registration begins at 10 a.m. (Eastern Standard Time).
– If you are in Venezuela, registration begins at 11:00 a.m. (Atlantic Standard Time).
– If you are in Ukraine, registration begins at 5:00 p.m. (Eastern European Standard Time).
We recommend that you register as soon as possible as the number of places is limited and they fill up quickly. If you don't manage to sign up this month, you'll have to wait until next year to try again.