The first group of South Africans to arrive for US resettlement has heard comments from U.S. Deputy Chief of US Christopher Landau and Homeland Security Troyedgar (both out of frame) after arriving at Washington Dulles International Airport in Dulles, Virginia on May 12, 2025. Saul Loeb/AFP via Getty Images
On September 8, the US Embassy in South Africa added a group called “Amerikaners” to its institution’s list, which helps identify applicants for the Trump administration’s African Refugee Resettlement Program.
He said the US mission is America’s designated State Department referral partner. It will be involved in gathering information from potential applicants to assess whether there are any lawsuits eligible for review by the US Refugee Enrollment Program (USRAP) and refer to the case to the department.
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