HHS Proposes Stricter Sponsor Vetting for Unaccompanied Migrant Children
July 01, 2026
July 01, 2026
WASHINGTON, July 1 (TNSFR) -- The U.S. Department of Health and Human Services Administration for Children and Families has proposed changes to federal regulations that would tighten sponsor screening requirements for unaccompanied migrant children, including stricter proof of identity and income standards, expanded background checks and authority to examine children for visible gang-related tattoos or markings before placement.
The proposed rule, issued by the Office of Refugee Res . . .
The proposed rule, issued by the Office of Refugee Res . . .
