#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 - Unqork 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.
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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
For Fiscal Year 2026, the refugee admissions ceiling has been set at 7,500, with a specific focus on Afrikaners and other minorities from South Africa. Because of current administrative pauses and case-by-case approval requirements, you should maintain close contact with official partners like RSC Africa/Church World Service to ensure your documentation remains valid during any processing delays.