This Weekend, SACCUSA received over 17,500 emails, texts, calls, and messages from South Africans across all communities, most enquiring on behalf of their entire families. Given the scale of interest, SACCUSA estimates that this figure could represent over 50,000 individuals looking to leave South Africa and seek resettlement in the United States.  
 
The response has completely exceeded SACCUSA’s infrastructure and capacity to manage enquiries collapsed, prompting SACCUSA to establish an online information registration system to provide updates and information to those interested.  
 
“This executive order has opened the floodgates for South Africans, particularly skilled farmers, to explore the opportunity of resettlement in the U.S.,” said Mr. Neil Diamond, President of SACCUSA. “The sheer number of enquiries we’ve received indicates that thousands of South Africans, particularly in the agricultural sector, are seeking a fresh start in the United States, bringing valuable expertise to American.”  
 
South African farmers and agricultural workers are highly regarded worldwide, and their potential migration could significantly impact both U.S. agriculture and South Africa’s food security. SACCUSA has formally requested further details from the U.S. State Department and the U.S. Mission to South Africa regarding the application process, eligibility requirements, and logistical procedures to provide accurate information.