Apply to be a lead sponsor for refugees

Lead sponsors support community groups, employers and universities to identify and sponsor refugees to come to the UK through the refugee sponsor routes. You can apply to become a lead sponsor for the refugee sponsorship routes. refugee work route - this will open in spring 2027 These refugee sponsorship routes are separate from the existing Community Sponsorship Scheme . Full details of refugee requirements will be published separately. They can identify a refugee they wish to sponsor themselves. Alternatively, they can work with a lead sponsor to identify a suitable refugee. If you are applying on the refugee study route, you’ll need to show how you will meet the additional requirements of the study route lead sponsor role. The refugee sponsorship routes will initially operate in: The routes will be open to persons who have sought protection in these countries and are recognised as refugees by the relevant competent authority. For further information read Lead sponsors: refugee eligibility criteria . If you want to apply for both the refugee study and the named community sponsorship route, you will need to submit a separate application for each route. You can read the government’s policy guidance on the refugee sponsorship routes .