The Trump administration's refugee resettlement program has brought around 6,300 South Africans, mainly white Afrikaners, to the US, with 206 settling in Ohio. However, new driving regulations for non-citizens have created obstacles, requiring eight hours of lessons, 24 hours of classroom work, and 50 hours of supervised driving before taking a test. This process can cost approximately $500 and take up to nine months, prompting many refugees to leave Ohio. Reports indicate that half of the South African arrivals have opted to move to other states due to these challenges. Additionally, the federal refugee cash assistance program was reduced from 12 months to four, disproportionately affecting South Africans. A crowdfunding initiative has raised over $10,000 to help with rent and driving expenses. Despite facing difficulties, some refugees express gratitude for community support, although they report limited assistance from resettlement agencies. The situation has drawn criticism from conservative supporters of the refugee program, highlighting the complexities of immigration policies and their impact on vulnerable populations.