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Understanding the United States Refugee Admissions Program (USRAP)
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IMPORTANT POINTS TO NOTE
- You do not have to be exclusively Afrikaans speaking, or a farmer, or of white ethnicity to qualify for the United States Refugee Admissions Program (USRAP).
- The U.S. Refugee Admissions Program (USRAP) is completely free of charge. There are no fees for applying, being accepted, or having your case processed. If anyone asks you for money in exchange for access to, or expedited processing within this program, they are acting dishonestly and should not be trusted.
About the 2025 South African Minorities Refugee Program
On May 12, 2025, the United States government introduced a dedicated refugee program designed specifically for minority groups living in South Africa. These communities have been increasingly targeted by violence, discrimination, and what many international observers have identified as a growing threat of systemic persecution and even genocide, all championed, carried out and or tolerated by certain elements within the South African government.
This new initiative, officially named Mission South Africa, was launched under the leadership of President Donald Trump. It differs significantly from the traditional refugee application process. Rather than requiring individuals to first flee their country and seek asylum after arrival in the U.S. This program allows qualified applicants to begin the refugee process while still residing in their home country (South Africa). This unique approach aims to offer a safer and more accessible pathway for those most at risk.
What The USRAP (US Refugee Admissions Program) Really Is
The U.S. Refugee Admissions Program (USRAP) is designed to help Afrikaners and other marginalized minority groups in South Africa who face racial discrimination and persecution. It offers protection to those who have experienced violence or threats—or who live in fear simply because of their race, culture, or ethnicity.
Through USRAP, eligible individuals can apply for refugee status while still living in South Africa. If approved, they are resettled in the United States, where they can live free from violence, discrimination, and systemic oppression.
To qualify for USRAP, applicants must:
Be citizens or nationals of South Africa;
Be of Afrikaner descent or part of another minority group;
Be able to clearly describe either past persecution or a well-founded fear of future persecution based on their identity.
USRAP offers a path to safety and stability for those at serious risk through no fault of their own.
What The USRAP (US Refugee Admissions Program) Is Not
The U.S. Refugee Admissions Program (USRAP) is often misunderstood, so it’s important to clarify what it is not.
USRAP is not a general immigration program for people seeking better jobs, education, or a higher standard of living. It is also not for individuals already in the U.S.
USRAP is a humanitarian program for people outside the U.S. who face serious threats like violence or persecution due to their race, religion, nationality, political views, or membership in a targeted group. It is meant for those who genuinely cannot live safely, or who genuinely fear (based on mounting evidence) that in the near future they will not be able to live safely in their home country.
This is not a shortcut to immigration. It’s a selective, protective process with strict criteria. Applicants must apply from their home country or a country of first asylum—not from inside the U.S. The goal is to provide safety to the most vulnerable, not to offer a general path to relocation.
Who qualifies for inclusion in the program
The U.S. Refugee Admissions Program (USRAP) as it applies to South Africa is designed for individuals who face serious threats or persecution due to their identity. To qualify, applicants must meet all of the following criteria:
Citizenship: You must be a citizen or national of South Africa.
Minority Group Status: You must belong to a racial, ethnic, or social minority group in South Africa. The word “Afrikaner” is often used to describe a minority group, but it is not a requirement.
Persecution: You must be able to clearly explain either:
A past personal experience of persecution, or
A well-founded fear of future persecution, based on your race, religion, nationality, political opinion, or membership in a particular social group.
This program is intended for individuals who either are already; or who feel that in the near future they will be; unable to live safely in South Africa due to targeted violence, discrimination, or human rights abuses.