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More Visas for Afghan Allies: Support for US Collaborators.

This act increases the number of available visas for Afghans who assisted U.S. forces, offering them a chance to resettle in the United States. It aims to provide safety and support to individuals who risked their lives by cooperating with American operations in Afghanistan. These changes could impact thousands of families, giving them an opportunity for a new beginning.
Key points
An additional 4,000 special immigrant visas are made available for Afghan allies in fiscal year 2021.
The period of employment qualifying for a visa ends no later than December 31, 2023.
Applications for these visas must be submitted by December 31, 2023.
Unused visas from fiscal year 2021 can be carried forward to subsequent fiscal years.
Rules for utilizing previously unused visas have been amended, adding them to the 2021 allocation.
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Additional Information
Afghan Allies Protection Act of 2021
Print number: HR 3513
Sponsor: Rep. Kinzinger, Adam [R-IL-16]
Process start date: 2021-05-25