Since the first group of Afrikaners arrived in the US this week, many South Africans have been researching how to get into the refugee resettlement programme. Now, the US Embassy has revealed exactly how to submit applications and whether you qualify for the programme at all.
AFRIKANER REFUGEE PROGRAMME: CRITERIA, HOW TO APPLY
This week, the US Embassy issued a statement about the Refugee Admissions Programme, which many Afrikaners, or white South Africans, have expressed an interest in.
When it comes to eligibility, applicants must meet the following criteria…
- Be South African
- Be of Afrikaner ethnicity or be a member of a racial minority in South Africa
- Must be able to articulate an experience of persecution or fear of future persecution.
Applicants who met the criteria were encouraged to complete and submit a Statement of Interest form.
“Given the volume of interest, individuals may not receive a response for an extended period”, the statement added.
‘PERSECUTION’
In line with US President Donald Trump’s claims of “racial discrimination”, South Africans interested in the refugee resettlement programme must prove that they have been “persecuted” in their applications.
In the Statement of Interest form, applicants are required to specify if the “persecution” was based on race, religion, nationality, political opinion, membership of a social group, or a fear of “future harm”.
Other questions included when the prospective “refugee” would like to travel to the US, how many family members they would like to bring, and if interested parties have a valid passport.
ARE YOU AN AFRIKANER INTERESTED IN THE REFUGEE RESETTLEMENT PROGRAMME?
Let us know by leaving a comment below, or send a WhatsApp to060 011 021 1.
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