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More Visas for Afghans and Streamlined Processing

This act increases the number of special immigrant visas for Afghans who assisted the U.S. government and streamlines the application process. The goal is to process applications more quickly and efficiently, and to provide support for those injured during their service.
Key points
Increases the number of available immigrant visas for Afghans from 38,500 to 58,500, extending the program until 2029.
Requires a strategy to improve the processing of visa applications and appeals, including staff review and data analysis.
Allows for reimbursement of medical examination costs for those facing economic hardship, and permits virtual interviews.
Establishes senior coordinating officials across various government agencies to oversee the visa process, ensuring better interagency cooperation and efficiency.
Mandates annual reports on improvements to visa processing, enhancing transparency and accountability.
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Additional Information
Print number: 118_HR_3808
Sponsor: Rep. Crow, Jason [D-CO-6]
Process start date: 2023-06-05