# Refugee programme eligibility sparks backlash

The US Embassy clarifies that not all applicants are eligible for the refugee programme. South African applicants face rejections based on legal criteria. One applicant, Arno Venter, was arrested on 11 child porn charges after resettling in Ohio.

https://www.thesouthafrican.com/lifestyle/us-embassy-refugee-applications-rejection-letter-ineligibility-latest/

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Created: 2026-10-29T19:21:53.926971+00:00

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