The Trump administration is expected to set the United States’ refugee admissions cap at 7,500 for the upcoming fiscal year, a significant reduction from the 125,000 limit established previously. This proposed ceiling, outlined in a presidential determination dated September 30 and signed by President Trump, would allocate a substantial portion of the limited slots to white Afrikaners from South Africa and individuals experiencing “unjust discrimination,” according to sources familiar with the matter and documents obtained by The New York Times.
The projected decrease is anticipated to limit opportunities for thousands of families awaiting resettlement globally, refocusing a program historically aimed at those fleeing conflict and famine. An unnamed White House official indicated that the final admissions limit is contingent upon required consultation with Congress, a process currently stalled due to a government shutdown. The official also stated that no refugees would be admitted in the new fiscal year until a federal funding agreement is reached.
Source: https://www.nytimes.com/2025/10/03/us/politics/trump-refugee-admissions-south-africa.html