The Trump administration is reportedly preparing to reinterview tens of thousands of refugees admitted to the United States during President Joe Biden’s tenure, according to a CNN report published on Monday. A leaked memo dated November 21 reveals that the U.S. Citizenship and Immigration Services (USCIS) will initiate a comprehensive “review and reinterview process” to assess whether these refugees pose any national security or public safety risks. Approximately 235,000 refugees were admitted between fiscal years 2021 and 2025 under Biden’s policies, though the memo does not specify which individuals or countries of origin will be targeted. Notably, the USCIS has the authority to revoke refugee status without providing an appeal mechanism if deemed necessary. This move is part of a broader effort by the Trump administration to overhaul the U.S. refugee system, which has historically been governed by the Refugee Act of 1980. Last month, the administration announced plans to drastically reduce the annual refugee admission cap to a historic low of 7,500 in fiscal year 2026, a stark contrast to the over 100,000 refugees admitted annually under Biden. The majority of these slots are reportedly reserved for white South Africans, a decision that has sparked controversy. While the Biden administration expanded refugee admissions, it fell short of its annual caps, admitting 25,465 in 2022, 60,014 in 2023, 100,034 in 2024, and 27,308 in 2025, according to the Migration Policy Institute. Trump’s earlier suspension of the refugee resettlement program left thousands in limbo, including 12,000 individuals with approved flights and nearly 90,000 others awaiting resettlement. The U.S. refugee vetting process typically takes 18 to 24 months, though white South African farmers have been an exception, with their cases expedited. South African President Cyril Ramaphosa and other officials have denied allegations of “white genocide,” calling them unfounded.