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Presidential·Memo·4 months ago

Refugee Admissions: New Limits for 2026

Key Points

  • The President signed a memo setting the maximum number of refugees allowed into the U.S. at 7,500 for the 2026 budget year. This is the total number of people fleeing war or persecution who can be resettled in the country during that time.
  • The policy focuses on helping specific groups, primarily Afrikaners from South Africa and others who have faced unfair treatment or discrimination in their home countries.
  • Every refugee must go through the strictest background checks and identity verification possible. This is meant to ensure that anyone entering the country does not pose a threat to national security or public safety.
  • Most refugee entries are currently paused. For a refugee to be admitted, the Secretary of State and the Secretary of Homeland Security must both agree that the person's arrival is in the best interest of the United States.

Related News

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Associated Press·4 months ago

Trump sets 7,500 annual limit for refugees entering US. It'll be mostly white South Africans

White House sets FY2026 refugee cap at 7,500, with priority for Afrikaners from South Africa; move draws criticism from refugee advocates and South African officials denying persecution claims.

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Reuters·4 months ago

Trump sets refugee ceiling at record-low 7,500 with focus on white South Africans

Administration finalizes record‑low FY2026 refugee cap and signals priority for Afrikaners; Democrats question legality, advocacy groups warn of humanitarian impact.

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Politico·4 months ago

Trump administration slashes number of refugees, prioritizes Afrikaners

Refugee ceiling cut to 7,500 with stated priority for white South African Afrikaners; resettlement oversight to shift toward HHS/ORR amid broader immigration clampdowns.

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Presidential Memorandum

Official Title

Presidential Determination on Refugee Admissions for Fiscal Year 2026

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