Afrikaner refugees who go to the United States get a $2,450 grant, cash assistance, housing, medical aid, and job assistance
Afrikaners who go to the United States through the refugee programme enjoy many benefits, including a $2,450 grant, housing, medical aid, and job assistance.
This information was shared by Milan Devetak, the director of the African Community Centre, in a discussion with Colonel Chris Wyatt.
On 7 February 2025, United States President Donald Trump announced actions to address the ‘egregious actions of the Republic of South Africa’.
As part of these actions, he announced a refugee resettlement programme for Afrikaners in South Africa who are victims of unjust racial discrimination.
It prioritised humanitarian relief, including admission and resettlement through the United States Refugee Admissions Program.
The first group of Afrikaner refugees arrived at Dulles International Airport on 12 May 2025. Since then, the programme has attracted a large number of applications.
Despite the programme’s popularity, there is considerable uncertainty about what happens when people arrive in the United States.
To shed light on the process, Wyatt spoke to Devetak about the assistance Afrikaans refugees can expect.
He said that agency staff meet refugees at the airport and arrange temporary hotel or apartment lodging if permanent housing is not available.
Agencies will then source affordable housing close to public transit and grocery stores, which are furnished with furniture, kitchen items, and other necessities.
He said that the federal government provides a one-time allocation of $2,450 per person to all refugees.
Resettlement agencies use these funds to set up apartments, pay deposits, buy furniture, pay utilities, and cover immediate setup needs
Adult refugees without minor children also receive direct cash assistance for four months through the Refugee Cash Assistance (RCA) programme.
Families with minor children are referred to state welfare programs to receive monthly cash assistance through the Temporary Assistance for Needy Families scheme.
Refugees are enrolled in state Medicaid programs to cover initial medical needs, including doctor visits and treatments.
The medical coverage for refugees generally lasts until they secure employment offering health insurance.
Case managers assist refugees in applying for their United States Social Security card shortly after arrival.
Agencies help secure and process the Employment Authorisation Document (EAD) issued by the U.S. Citizenship and Immigration Services (USCIS).
The refugees are also assisted with obtaining official state IDs and applying for permanent residency, known as a Green Card, after 1 year.
There is a strong focus on getting new refugees into jobs so they can support themselves and become part of the community.
Dedicated job developers assist with resume building, attending job fairs, job applications, and securing employment.
Each refugee family is assigned a case manager to walk them through assimilation, appointments, and community integration.
Children are registered for public school, and adults can take English as a Second Language (ESL) classes if needed.
Agencies continue to offer support, guidance, and community connection to refugees for up to 5 years after arrival.
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This program was obviously intended to accommodate all white Afrikaners who are subject to discrimination, criminality, corruption and racism without consequences. Unfortunately, this is not a quick fix. Hundreds of applicants are on hold; no direct communication/updates; many have been approved, sold their houses, cars, given up their jobs, children disrupted school, have been waiting in anticipation for longer than 6 months, nothing. After 6 months have to go for interview and approval again and must wait until informed to do the medical examinations again. This intended goodwill turned into a nightmare for many in anticipation for a better life in America.