Refugee admissions plunge as 99 % of arrivals now originate from South Africa
Federal statistics released April 11 show U.S. refugee admissions have fallen to 4,499 since FY 2026 began, with virtually all newcomers hailing from South Africa under a special carve-out for Afrikaner farmers. The policy shift has diplomatic repercussions and limits employer access to refugee-workforce programs while jeopardizing status extensions for other humanitarian groups.
Apr 12, 2026
