Refugee Admissions Are Set to Drop Again Under Trump
U.S. refugee admissions and cap, fiscal years 2000–2025*
A line chart showing the refugee admissions cap hitting a record low in fiscal year 2026 under the second Donald Trump administration
Note: In cases where fiscal years overlap two presidential administrations (e.g. FY 2021, FY 2025) the annual cap is set by the administration in office at the start of the fiscal year, but the admissions total for the fiscal year reflects the policies of both administrations.
*Admissions data for FY 2025 is for the first quarter of the year (October to December 2024) although the Trump administration largely halted admissions after entering office.
*Admissions data for FY 2025 is for the first quarter of the year (October to December 2024) although the Trump administration largely halted admissions after entering office.
