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Making a Difference: US Citizens Will Finally Be Allowed To Sponsor Individual Refugees

The State Department has announced a pilot program called Welcome Corps, which allows private American citizens and permanent residents to financially sponsor the resettlement of refugees fleeing war and violence across the world. This initiative represents a significant shift in U.S. refugee policy, as most refugees brought to the U.S. in the past have been resettled by nonprofit organizations. With careful vetting and background checks, private sponsors can play a vital role in assisting newcomers with housing, food, medical services, education, and public benefits.

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