Dec 1, 2025
The U.S. administration has announced a record reduction in refugee admission quotas for 2026.
The United States has announced a historic reduction in refugee admission limits for 2026 — the annual quota has been cut to 7,500, marking the most restrictive threshold in recent decades. The new policy reshapes category distribution, strengthens security procedures, and makes the process significantly more difficult for applicants from regions without direct threats to life.
Experts warn that competition within the USRAP program will sharply increase in 2026, while application processing may slow even further due to enhanced vetting and budget constraints.
A full breakdown of categories, reasons behind the cuts, and future projections is available in our in-depth analytical article:→ “Restriktsii and New Refugee Admission Limits for 2026: What the Reduced 7,500 Quota Means”