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If you are interested in the refugee program and have not yet done so, the US Embassy in Pretoria urge all interested people to officially register their interest in the refugee program by email, directly at pretoriaprminfo@state.gov. This ensures that all applicants receive accurate information and guidance on next steps through authorized channels.
Email: pretoriaprminfo@state.gov
Frequently Asked Questions regarding the Refugee Program
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U.S. Embassy Pretoria
Address: 877 Pretorius St, Arcadia, Pretoria
Phone: +27 (12) 431-4000
Fax: +27 (12) 342-2299
Website: https://za.usembassy.gov/
U.S. Consulate General in Cape Town
Address: 2 Reddam Ave, Westlake, 7945
Phone: +27 (21) 702-7300
Fax: +27 (21) 702-7493
Website: https://za.usembassy.gov/
U.S. Consulate General in Durban
Address: 303 Dr. Pixley KaSeme Street, 31st Floor Delta Towers, Durban, 4001
Phone: +27 (31) 310-3300
Website: https://za.usembassy.gov/
U.S. Consulate General in Johannesburg
Address: 1 Sandton Drive, Sandhurst, JHB
Phone: +27 (11) 290-3000
Fax: +27 (11) 884-0396
Website: https://za.usembassy.gov/
Visa Information Services
Nationwide: +27 (087) 550-2160
From the U.S.: +1.703.988.7092
Website: https://ais.usvisa-info.com/
Embassy of South Africa – Washington, D.C
General Inquiries: info.saembassydc@dirco.gov.za
Immigration Services: immigration.saembassydc@dirco.gov.za
Consular Services: consular.saembassydc@dirco.gov.za
Address: 3051 Massachusetts Avenue NW, Washington, DC 20008
Phone: +1 (240) 937-5760
Emergency Contact: +1 (202) 413-1953
Website:
https://www.saembassy.org/
https://www.uscis.gov/
https://dirco.gov.za/
Embassy of South Africa – Consulate General – Los Angeles
Email: info.saembassydc@dirco.gov.za
General Inquiries: info.losangeles@dirco.gov.za
Consular Services: consular.la@dirco.gov.za
Address: 6300 Wilshire Boulevard, Suite 600, Los Angeles, CA 90048
Phone: (323) 651-0902
Emergency Contact: (323) 244-0360
Website:
https://dirco.gov.za/losangeles/
Embassy of South Africa – Consulate General – New York
Phone: (212) 692-2401
Website:
https://www.southafrica-usa.net/
U.S. Citizenship and Immigration Services (USCIS) – H-2A Program
Overview:
Provides information on eligibility, application procedures, and employer requirements for the H-2A visa program.
Website:
https://www.uscis.gov/working-in-the-united-states/temporary-workers/h-2a-temporary-agricultural-workers
https://www.uscis.gov/
https://www.farmers.gov/
https://farmerlawpc.com/
U.S. Department of Labor (DOL) – H-2A Program
Overview:
Details the labour certification process, wage requirements, housing standards, and worker protections under the H-2A program.
Website:
https://www.dol.gov/
https://www.dol.gov/agencies/whd/agriculture/
Farmers.gov – H-2A Visa Program
Overview:
Offers resources for agricultural employers, including application checklists, cost estimators, and case tracking tools.
Website:
https://www.farmers.gov/
Foreign Labor Application Gateway (FLAG) – H-2A Program
Overview:
Platform for submitting H-2A applications and tracking their status.
Website:
https://flag.dol.gov/
U.S. Department of Homeland Security (DHS) – H-2A Program
Overview:
Provides general information on the H-2A program and its role in meeting seasonal labour needs.
Website:
https://www.dhs.gov/
https://www.dhs.gov/h-2a-temporary-agricultural-worker-program
https://www.uscis.gov/
Internal Revenue Service (IRS) – Tax Information for H-2A Workers
Overview:
Explains tax obligations and exemptions for foreign agricultural workers under the H-2A visa.
Website:
https://www.irs.gov/individuals/international-taxpayers/foreign-agricultural-workers