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The U.S. plans to process 4,500 white South African refugee applications monthly, exceeding caps, amid controversy over racial targeting and political motives.
The U.S. government plans to process 4,500 white South African refugee applications monthly, according to a January 2026 State Department document, exceeding President Trump’s fiscal 2026 cap of 7,500 total refugees.
The effort, tied to a White House directive, involves temporary facilities on embassy grounds in Pretoria after a December raid disrupted prior operations.
The initiative targets Afrikaner South Africans, citing persecution claims rejected by South Africa’s government.
Despite only 2,000 white South Africans admitted by January 31, applications have surged, with over 67,000 expressing interest.
Processing has paused due to administrative delays, and a South African firm received a $772,000 no-bid contract to support the effort.
The policy faces criticism for being racially selective and politically motivated.
Estados Unidos planea procesar 4.500 solicitudes de refugiados sudafricanos blancos mensualmente, superando los límites, en medio de la controversia sobre el foco racial y los motivos políticos.