Afghan Adjustment Act: New Immigration Rules and Support.
This act aims to facilitate permanent residency in the United States for Afghans who supported the U.S. mission. It introduces new pathways for legal status, streamlines visa processes, and provides access to benefits, directly impacting the lives of thousands of individuals and their families by offering stability and security.
Key points
Allows Afghans present in the U.S. since July 2021 to apply for conditional permanent residency, providing legal stability.
Expands the special immigrant visa program for Afghans who worked for the U.S. government or international forces, and for their relatives, including parents and siblings of U.S. service members.
Streamlines refugee and special immigrant visa processing, including remote interviews and waiving fees for certain applications.
Ensures Afghans covered by the act have access to benefits and support programs, similar to refugees, aiding their integration.
Establishes an interagency task force to develop resettlement strategies and contingency plans for future operations.
Status:
Introduced
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