The number of unaccompanied minors placed with sponsors in Wisconsin increased 20 percent in July, but there’s little reason to expect an influx of undocumented migrants from Central America any time soon, according to federal officials’ announced plans.

A total of 60 unaccompanied minors had been placed in Wisconsin as of July 31, the Office of Refugee Resettlement reported Tuesday. That’s up from 50 youths in the state reported in a state-by-state count published July 7.

Unaccompanied minors placed with sponsors typically are living with relatives, although perhaps distant ones, while their applications to stay in the United States are considered by immigration officials, Madison immigration attorney Erin Barbato told the Cap Times last month. That process can take months.

Madison officials had identified two sites for potential use as temporary shelters for the unaccompanied youths until family members were located or immigration officials took action.