Support for Afghans: Visas and Refugee Program
This act aims to increase support for Afghan nationals who assisted the U.S. mission and are now threatened by the Taliban. It establishes a strategy for safe processing of visa and refugee applications outside Afghanistan and requires regular progress reports. This will facilitate their safe departure and resettlement in the U.S.
Key points
Establishes a strategy for prioritizing the evacuation of Afghans who aided the U.S., with remote security checks before departure.
Requires the identification of locations outside Afghanistan and the U.S. for processing visa and refugee applications, including interviews.
Mandates monthly reporting on the number of processed applications and actions taken to support Afghans.
Status:
Expired
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