South African Refugee Travel Document [duplicate]

I am trying to apply for visa student for the US, but I will have the South African Refugee Travel Document instead of a regular passport. I am worried that they might not be able to issue a visa for me. What are the requirements for people like me to get a visa to US with a South African Refugee Passport?

Best Answer

US law and other materials routinely refer to "passports", but that term is defined to include other passport-like documents that do not bear the title "passport." The definition is at 8 USC 1101(a)(30):

The term “passport” means any travel document issued by competent authority showing the bearer’s origin, identity, and nationality if any, which is valid for the admission of the bearer into a foreign country.

This definition applies to the entire Immigration and Nationality Act. If the US refuses your visa, the kind of travel document you are using will not be the reason for the refusal.

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How can I renew my refugee ID?

The process is straightforward and is completed via email to the relevant Refugee Reception Office (RRO). The RRO will respond to your application, and when approved will issue you with a renewed permit, which is sent to you via email.

How long is a South African emergency travel document valid for?

South African citizens who have to travel urgently for reasons of death, sickness or other emergency / urgent matter are entitled to an emergency passport (travel certificate), which is valid for a maximum period of nine (9) months, but only for a single journey e.g. to return to the Republic of South Africa.

Can I renew my refugee travel document before it expires?

You can also apply for a new travel document before your existing one expires, as long as you submit your unexpired travel document with the rest of the paperwork.

What is a DHA 73 form?

DHA-73. FOR OFFICIAL USE ONLY. REPUBLIC OF SOUTH AFRICA. DEPARTMENT OF HOME AFFAIRS. APPLICATION FOR A SOUTH AFRICAN PASSPORT OR TRAVEL DOCUMENT.

Refugees to get special travel documents.

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