Archive · 4 Oct 2025
Trump Administration Plans Record-Low Refugee Admissions Cap
The Trump administration is planning to allow only 7,500 refugees into the U.S. next year, a much smaller number than before.
This is part of their plan to reduce immigration, which was in effect during his previous term.
They are also prioritizing refugees from South Africa, specifically the white Afrikaner minority group.
Some officials have expressed concern about this low number, fearing it could harm people and separate families.
This plan comes after Trump previously froze refugee admissions after returning to office in January 2025.
The administration also wants to change global rules about asylum.
Trump's administration plans to set a refugee admissions cap at 7,500 people for fiscal year 2026.
This cap is a significant decrease from the 125,000 cap set by the Biden administration.
The administration is prioritizing white South Africans of Afrikaner ethnicity.
Trump previously slashed refugee levels during his first term and froze admissions.
Some officials and organizations have expressed concern about the low cap.
- Who
- Trump Administration
- What
- Plans to set a refugee admissions cap at 7,500 people for fiscal year 2026.
- When
- Fiscal year 2026 (began Wednesday)
- Where
- United States
- Why
- Reflects Trump's restrictive view of immigration and prioritization of a specific group of refugees.
Advocates
Trump Administration
Refugee Cap
Advocates
Urges bringing in more refugees, claiming it could jeopardize lives.
Trump Administration
Plans to cap refugee admissions at a record low of 7,500.
- Planned Refugee Cap
- 7,500 people
- Fiscal Year
- 2026
- Previous Biden Cap
- 125,000 (2024)
- South African Refugees Arrived (May-Sept)
- 138
- Prioritized Group
- White South Africans of Afrikaner ethnicity