Help - 4. Considering the Program

About The Considering the Program Section

Thinking about applying for consideration as a a refugee of USA from South Africa? Want to find out what its all about and how to apply? This section is for South African individuals who have not yet ...

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Eligibility - Who Qualifies For The USA Refugee Programmed From South Africa?

According the the South African US Embassy website, and as at today's date:

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Qualification - Does Farm Crime Alone Qualify Me To Apply?

No. General crime or farm violence alone will not qualify you for refugee status. Under U.S. law, everyday criminal violence is not enough on its own. To qualify, U.S. Citizenship and Immigration ...

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Application - I Dont't Understand Immigration Terms

To help you better understand the technical terms related to United States immigration and the U.S. Refugee Admissions Program (USRAP), I have broken them down into detailed, simple explanations. The...

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Eligibility - Who Exactly Is Eligible For The Refugee Programme?

To understand who is eligible for the United States Refugee Admissions Program (USRAP) from South Africa, it is important to look at both the general rules for the program and the specific criteria th...

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Military - Will Compulsory SADF Military Service Count Against Me As Terrorism Or Persecution?

If you were forced to serve in the South African Defence Force (SADF) in the past, that alone will not automatically make you ineligible for refugee status in the United States. However, USCIS will ca...

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Family - What Family Members May Accompany Me To The United States If I Am Approved?

Generally, family members that may accompany you to the United States include your spouse and unmarried children under the age of 21 who were with you at the refugee interview. If your spouse or unmar...

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Crime - Must I Clear My Criminal Record First Before Applying For The Refugee Programme

If you have a small criminal record in South Africa from a long time ago and you are trying to remove it from your record (expungement) through the Department of Justice, you might be wondering if you...

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General - What Is An In-Country Refugee Program?

An In-Country Refugee Program Is An Immigration Mechanism That Allows Persecuted Individuals To Apply For Refugee Or Asylum Status While Remaining Inside Their Home Country An in-country refugee progr...

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Military - I Was SAP/SADF During Apartheid, Am I Automatically Banned?

No, you are not automatically banned just because you served in the SADF or SAP during apartheid. U.S. immigration law does not have a general ban against veterans of South Africa's apartheid-era mili...

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Qualification - How Can I Find Out If I Am Eligible For Resettlement in the United States?

The U.S. Refugee Program has special rules for people living in South Africa. You can only be considered if you meet all these requirements: Be a South African citizen. Live in South Africa right ...

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Who Is A Refugee?

A refugee is someone who has had to leave their home country because they were treated badly or are afraid they will be treated badly in the future. This happens because of their race, religion, where...

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Qualification - Can English Speaking South Africans Apply?

Whether you speak English, Afrikaans, or any other language does not determine if you can apply for refugee status. The U.S. government does not look at your language when deciding on your eligibility...

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Application - How Do I Apply For The USA Afrikaner Refugee Programme,

To apply for the USA Afrikaner Refugee Programme, you must complete the online Intake Questionnaire (IQ). The process has two distinct submission steps. First, you must submit the data for each family...

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Qualification - Is There A Racial Quota?

There are no racial quotas for the U.S. Refugee Admissions Program, and no groups are excluded based on their race. U.S. immigration law does not use race as a factor in determining who is allowed to ...

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Qualification - If I Voted For The ANC Or Served The Apartheid Government, Am I Disqualified?

Simply voting for a political party like the ANC or having worked for a previous government, such as the one during the apartheid era, does not automatically disqualify you from applying for refugee s...

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Qualification - Can Dual Citizens Apply?

Possessing dual citizenship or ancestral ties to another country does not automatically disqualify you from the U.S. Refugee Admissions Program (USRAP). However, it is an important factor that U.S. Ci...

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Social Media - Does USCIS Check My Social Media?

USCIS and federal agencies conduct comprehensive background checks on refugees, which include screening public social media profiles for potential security, fraud, or credibility issues. These checks ...

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