Thousands of white South Africans have inquired about seeking asylum in the US under Donald Trump's refugee status offer. However, there's a catch: obtaining refugee status could mean losing the right to return to South Africa. The US Embassy in South Africa confirms that the asylum process is underway, with the Department of State and Homeland Security coordinating efforts to prioritize humanitarian relief for the Afrikaner community, who are considered victims of racial discrimination. While the US offers work permits and green cards to refugees, returning to their country of claimed persecution, such as South Africa, can jeopardize their asylum status. Individuals who visit South Africa without prior permission could be deemed to have abandoned their asylum, unless they have compelling reasons for their return. Furthermore, changes in circumstances or evidence of fraud in the asylum application could lead to termination of refugee status.
Considering US asylum? You may NOT be able to return home Thinking about taking up Donald Trump ’s offer of asylum under refugee status in the US? If so, you might not be able to return home. Seeking asylum or a refugee status in the US could mean you would be unable to return home.
If you are one of several thousand white South Africans who have enquired about seeking asylum in America, you’ll likely be disappointed at the possibility that you may not be able to return home if granted refugee status. According to the US Embassy in SA, the wheels are in motion for the asylum process for white South Africans. In a statement, the embassy claimed that the US Department of State was coordinating with the Department of Homeland Security to “promote and prioritise humanitarian relief”. Here’s what you need to know about Donald Trump’s refugee status offer to South Africans. For those seeking refugee status under the Trump administration, this meant that the US was working on the consideration of eligibility for admission and resettlement of the Afrikaner community, who were “victims of unjust racial discrimination.” According to the South African Chamber of Commerce in the USA (SACCUSA), “thousands of South Africans” have contacted them for information regarding the process and implications of Donald Trump’s executive order. The organisation has invited interested individuals to register in their database to stay informed on the latest developments. Once resettled in the US, refugees are permitted to work immediately. They will also be eligible for a green card a year later.The USCIS states that all refugees must obtain permission via a travel document before they depart the US. Failure to do so could result in asylees being denied re-entry into the US. These actions could also strip asylees of their refugee status, resulting in removal proceedings before an immigration judge. In the case of Afrikaners, returning to South Africa – considered the country of “persecution” may be a bit more complicated. Refugees who visit SA without prior permission shall be presumed to have abandoned their asylum. This, unless they can establish compelling reasons for their return. Returning to one’s country of claimed persecution could result in termination of asylum if there are fundamental changes in circumstances back home. Termination could also occur due to fraud in the asylum application. This happens if an applicant is not eligible for refugee status. Returning to SA for business or pleasure can be considered evidence that the refugee’s alleged fear of persecution is not genuine.
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