SACCUSA hand over details of 67,042 South Africans to U.S. Embassy in Pretoria
A delegation from The South African Chamber of Commerce in the USA (SACCUSA) traveled from the USA to South Africa to meet with representatives of the US Embassy in Pretoria and hand over the information of South Africans that registered their interest in getting more information on the SACCUSA website
SACCUSA has successfully completed this critical information transfer of 67,042 South African registrants and their dependents to the U.S. Embassy in Pretoria on March 18, 2025, marking a significant advancement under President Donald J. Trump’s Executive Order. This Executive Order grant South Africans, specifically Afrikaners refugee status, enabling their resettlement in the United States in response to growing safety concerns in their home country.
This initiative began shortly after the announcement of the Executive Order, with SACCUSA promptly establishing an information registration platform on their website to mitigate the large volume of email enquiries that lead to a crash of SACCUSA’s mail server. This platform captured the details of South Africans eager to utilize the new resettlement opportunity. From February 9 to March 14, 2025, tens of thousands of South Africans registered their details, demonstrating a keen interest in the prospects of starting a new life in the United States.
Neil Diamond, President of SACCUSA, during the handover, stated,
“This information handover is more than a procedural step; it’s a bridge to new beginnings for thousands of South Africans. As we refocus on promoting binational trade, investment and cultural exchanges between South Africa and the United States, we remain dedicated to facilitating these transitions smoothly and efficiently.”
The information provided to the U.S. Embassy includes details of 67,042 registrants with their dependents, aimed at ensuring they are included in the resettlement process. This process will be handled by the US Government and USCIS and is expected to streamline the process of resettlement and integration into American society. SACCUSA expect that South Africans will contribute significantly to local economies and cultural diversity across the United States.
The U.S. embassy requested that registrants must register on the email provided to ensure that the State department receive their information directly from the applicants on pretoriaprminfo@state.gov. SACCUSA urge everyone to make sure they are registered with the U.S. Embassy on the above email address.
Following the handover, SACCUSA’s role will pivot back to its foundational goals of enhancing bilateral trade, investment, and tourism between South Africa and the United States. The organization remains a vital conduit for economic and cultural exchange, advocating for the interests of South African businesses while supporting the South African community in the U.S.
For all future inquiries and further details regarding the resettlement process
For all future inquiries and further details regarding the resettlement process under President Trump’s Executive Order, stakeholders are directed to contact the U.S. Embassy in South Africa through the established communication channel at pretoriaprminfo@state.gov. This measure ensures that all involved parties receive timely and accurate information directly from the appropriate U.S. government authorities.
The South African Chamber of Commerce in the USA continues to champion the cause of South African businesses, pushing forward initiatives that strengthen the economic ties and cultural understanding between South Africa and the United States. As it steps away from its temporary role in managing refugee data, SACCUSA reaffirms its commitment to facilitating business and cultural connections that are crucial for the prosperity and well-being of South Africans and Americans alike.
SACCUSA is committed to keeping South African businesses and individuals informed as new updates emerge. Those seeking official information on the refugee application process can direct inquiries to ptretoriaprminfo@state.gov or regularly check in on our website, and get alerts at https://www.sachamberusa.com
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