; (B) absence of a pre-existing relationship with the unaccompanied noncitizen child concerned; or (C) immigration status. (4) Legal rights of prospective sponsors (A) In general In making decisions about the sponsorship of an unaccompanied noncitizen child, the Director shall— (i) take into consideration the legal rights of any parent, legal guardian, or family member who is seeking sponsorship of the child; and (ii) ensure that Office of Refugee Resettlement processes for ensuring the child’s safe release do not interfere with such rights. (B) Parents A parent shall not be denied reunification with their child absent a determination supported by clear and convincing evidence that custody of the child by the parent is likely to result in serious emotional or physical damage to the child. (5) Assessment required (A) In general The Director may only release an unaccompanied noncitizen child to an individual or a licensed program for whom a prospective sponsor assessment has been completed, consistent with the requirements of section 235(c)(3) of the William Wilberforce Trafficking Victims Protection Reauthorization Act of 2008 ( 8 U.S.C. 1232(c)(3) ). (B) Elements A sponsor assessment shall include— (i) a completed family reunification application