

#application
Welcome to our online platform for advice on your application to the USA refugee program. Please feel free to follow these steps to apply for your refugee #application. We are here to assist you as much as we throughout this process. Your journey matters to us, and we are committed to providing the support you need. The image below provides a flowchart of the U.S. Refugee Admissions Program (USRAP) process for South Africa. It outlines the sequence of steps from initial application to travel to the United States.
The process starts with completing a USRAP Intake Questionnaire Intake Questionnaire the U.S. Embassy Pretoria website. Applicants undergo multiple interviews and ongoing security screenings, including local background checks. The U.S. Citizenship and Immigration Services (USCIS) makes the final decision on case approval. Approved applicants receive medical screening, cultural orientation, and placement with a U.S. resettlement agency before travel.

Imaage by US Embassy
Please ensure you carry all your identification documents for your interviews, as they may vary. Having the necessary paperwork will help streamline the process and ensure everything goes smoothly. Good luck!
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Passports (both valid and expired)
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National IDs
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Birth certificates
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Marriage certificates
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Divorce certificates
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Custody/Court documents

Important 2026 Context
The 2026 Context Updates: In your "Important 2026 Context" section, the text still states that the refugee admissions ceiling is set at 7,500. To maintain perfect accuracy with your newly updated Q&A and Terms of Use pages, you should update this block to reflect Presidential Determination No. 2026-14, noting that the ceiling was formally expanded up to 17,500 total slots for FY 2026.