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INFORMATION FOR AFGHAN NATIONALS

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ALERT: If you are an Afghan parolee who received an Employment Authorization
Document (EAD) that authorized employment for less than 2 years, we may need to
update your EAD validity date. Certain Afghan parolees under Operation Allies
Welcome initially received parole for less than 2 years from U.S. Customs and
Border Protection, which has corrected its parole period to a full 2 years.
USCIS will extend the validity of initial EADs for these parolees to authorize
employment for a full 2 years. If we need to update your EAD validity date, we
will issue a Form I-797C approval notice. See additional information below. If
you have additional questions, please email OAWEADExtensions@uscis.dhs.gov.

This page provides information for Afghan nationals.

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Temporary Protected Status

On March 16, 2022, Secretary of Homeland Security Alejandro N. Mayorkas
announced a new designation of Afghanistan for Temporary Protected Status (TPS)
for 18 months. For additional information, please see the news release. For more
information about TPS, please visit our Temporary Protected Status webpage.

Application Process

To obtain a Green Card as an Afghan who was employed by or on behalf of the U.S.
government, whether you live inside or outside the United States, you must first
seek special immigrant classification by filing either Form I-360, Petition for
Amerasian, Widow(er), or Special immigrant, with USCIS or Form DS-157, Petition
for Special Immigrant Classification for Afghan SIV Applicants, with the U.S.
Department of State (DOS).

Effective July 20, 2022, Afghans who start the SIV application process on or
after July 20, 2022, will seek classification as a special immigrant with DOS by
filing Form DS-157 with the application for Chief of Mission (COM) approval. For
more information, see instructions on the DOS website on Special Immigrant Visas
for Afghans – Who Were Employed by/on Behalf of the U.S. Government.

Certain Afghan citizens or nationals who already started the SIV application
process and received COM approval as of July 20, 2022, must still file a Form
I-360 with USCIS on their own behalf, with one exception: If the COM approval
letter states that your signed Form DS-157 submitted with your application for
COM approval is approved as a petition and you are classified as a special
immigrant under INA 203(b)(4), you do not need to file Form I-360.

When to File Form I-360 with USCIS

Afghan citizens or nationals who already started the SIV application process and
received COM approval on or before July 20, 2022, must still file a Form I-360
with USCIS on their own behalf. For individuals in the United States with COM
requests pending on July 20, 2022, please reference the chart below.

Afghan nationals located in the United States If Then COM pending and have a
signed DS-157 Once COM and DS-157 are approved, file form I-485 COM pending and
have an unsigned DS-157 Once COM is approved, file form I-360 COM pending and
have no DS-157 Once COM is approved, file form I-360 COM approved before 7/20/22
File Form I-360 I-360 pending with USCIS Once I-360 is approved, file Form I-485

For more information, see our Form I-360 page.

If You Live Outside the United States

If we approve your Form I-360, we will forward the approved petition to the
Department of State for consular processing of your SIV. For more information on
getting an SIV overseas, see the Consular Processing page.

If You Live Inside the United States

If we approve your Form I-360 or DOS approves your DS-157, but you did not enter
the United States on this SIV, you must file Form I-485, Application to Register
Permanent Residence or Adjust Status, to obtain a Green Card through adjustment
of status.

Adjustment of Status Eligibility

You may be eligible to adjust status if:

 * You were inspected and admitted or paroled into the United States;
 * You are physically present in the United States;
 * You are eligible to receive an immigrant visa because you are the beneficiary
   of an approved Form I-360 or Form DS-157;
 * An immigrant visa number is immediately available to you at the time you file
   your application. (This occurs when your priority date for your immigrant
   category is current. For more information, visit our Visa Availability and
   Priority Dates page and the Department of State’s Visa Bulletin page.); and
 * You are admissible to the United States for lawful permanent residence or are
   eligible for a waiver of inadmissibility or other form of relief.

If you entered the United States as a refugee, you cannot adjust status as an
Afghan who was employed by or on behalf of the U.S. government. You must apply
as a refugee. For more information, see our Green Card for a Refugee page.

If you are applying for a Green Card after you were paroled into the United
States due to the humanitarian crisis in Afghanistan, and you are an Afghan
national or derivative family member (spouse or unmarried child younger than 21)
with an approved Form I-360 from USCIS or an approved Form DS-157 from DOS,
follow the instructions below to submit Form I-485, Application to Register
Permanent Residence or Adjust Status.

To file Form I-485, you must be physically present in the United States and
provide a U.S. address on your form.

Instructions:

 * Complete a separate Form I-485 for each family member applying to adjust
   status.
 * Application Type: In Part 2, Item 1.c., select the checkbox for “Certain
   Afghan or Iraqi national, Form I-360 or Form DS-157,” and in Part 2, Item 3.,
   enter the receipt number of your approved Form I-360 immigrant petition or
   the case number on your COM approval letter for your Form DS-157. You can
   find the receipt number of your Form I-360 on your approval notice (Form
   I-797).
 * Include a copy of your Form I-360 approval notice or COM approval letter
   which also indicates approval of your Form DS-157.
 * Sign your Form I-485 in Part 10, Item 6.a. USCIS cannot accept your Form
   I-485 if it does not have your signature.
 * Filing location: You must file your application only at the USCIS Phoenix
   lockbox address listed below. We will accept U.S. Postal Service, FedEx, UPS,
   and DHL deliveries.

USCIS
Attn: AFGHAN NFB (Box 21281)
1820 E. Skyharbor Circle S
Suite 100
Phoenix, AZ 85034-4850

 *   Package all Forms I-485 for your family in a single envelope.
 *   Complete Form G-1145, E-Notification of Application/Petition Acceptance, if
   you would like to receive e-notification when USCIS accepts your application.

Fee Information: You do not have to pay the filing or biometric services fees
with Form I-485 if you were paroled into the United States due to the
humanitarian crisis in Afghanistan and are applying as an Afghan special
immigrant.

The Afghan Allies Protection Act of 2009, Section 602(b), as amended, created a
special immigrant category for Afghans who were employed by or on behalf of the
U.S. government, International Security Assistance Force (ISAF), or any
successor name for such a force, in Afghanistan between Oct. 7, 2001, and Dec.
31, 2023, for a minimum of one year. You must have a positive recommendation or
evaluation documenting your faithful and valuable service to the U.S.
government. You must demonstrate you experienced or are experiencing an ongoing
serious threat as a consequence of your employment by the U.S. government.
Additionally, you must clear a background check and appropriate screening, as
determined by the secretary of homeland security, and must be determined
eligible to receive an immigrant visa and otherwise admissible to the United
States for permanent residence.

On July 30, 2021, Pub. L. 117-31 (PDF) amended the act to extend the program
through Dec. 31, 2023, and to increase the total number of principal applicants
who may be provided special immigrant status to 34,500.

For more information, see the USCIS Policy Manual and the Department of
State’s Special Immigrant Visas for Afghans webpage.

Afghan National Parolees – Information about Employment Authorization

REMINDER: If you are an Afghan parolee who received the Afghan Parole
Information sheet from U.S. Customs and Border Protection (CBP) upon arrival in
the United States or a Notice Regarding Conditions for Parole from a U.S.
embassy consular officer, your parole is subject to certain medical conditions.
If you did not complete the medical requirements before traveling to the United
States or at a government-run location where these vaccination services are
provided, you are required to report compliance with these medical requirements.
You should report your compliance at Afghan Parolee Vaccination Status | USCIS.

For all Afghan parolees seeking to work, USCIS must approve your Form I-765,
Application for Employment Authorization, before you can work legally in the
United States.

Who May Apply for Employment Authorization as an Afghan Parolee

You may apply for employment authorization as an Afghan parolee if:

 * You are in parole status based on being paroled into the United States for
   urgent humanitarian reasons or reasons of significant public benefit under
   Immigration and Nationality Act (INA) 212(d)(5) on or after July 30, 2021.

Applying for Initial Employment Authorization

If you are filing your first Form I-765 as an Afghan parolee, please follow the
directions below.  There is no fee for your first initial Form I-765.

 * Complete Form I-765 (08/25/20 edition).
   * In Part 1, Reason for Applying, select “1.a., Initial permission to accept
     employment.”
   * In Part 2, Item Number 27, Information About Your Eligibility Category,
     write in “(c)(11).” This is the category number for parolees. For more
     information, see the Form I-765 webpage.
   * Locate a copy of your Form I-94, passport, or other travel document showing
     you were paroled into the United States for urgent humanitarian reasons or
     reasons of significant public benefit under INA 212(d)(5). For more
     information on obtaining a Form I-94, see the Customs and Border Protection
     (CBP) Form I-94 webpage.
     * If you do not have a passport, you can use your A-Number to retrieve your
       Form I-94 online at the site above by choosing “Get Most Recent I-94.”
       Enter your A-Number in the Passport Number field and enter “USA” in the
       Passport Country of Issuance field.
 * Be sure to complete all sections of the form. We will reject the form if any
   of these fields are missing:
   * Part 1 - Reason for Applying
   * Part 2 - Family Name
   * Part 2 - Date of Birth
   * Part 2 - Address
   * Part 2 - Eligibility Category
   * Part 3 - Signature
 * Submit Form I-765 with a copy of the Form I-94, passport, or other travel
   document described above.

Where to File and Fee Information

Mail your initial Form I-765 with the above evidence and information to the
address below:

USCIS Chicago Lockbox

U.S. Postal Service (USPS):

USCIS
Attn: AOS
P.O. Box 805887
Chicago, IL 60680

FedEx, UPS, and DHL deliveries:

USCIS
Attn: AOS (Box 805887)
131 South Dearborn-3rd Floor
Chicago, IL 60603-5517

Fee Information: Afghan nationals who were paroled into the United States due to
the humanitarian crisis in Afghanistan do not have to pay the filing fee for
their initial Form I-765.

Please note: Applications for Afghan nationals will receive priority scheduling
at application support centers to capture their biometrics. Organizations that
are assisting applicants with their Form I-765 may submit bulk filings to USCIS.

After You File Form I-765

USCIS may require you to appear for an interview or provide biometrics
(fingerprints, photograph, and/or signature) at any time to verify your
identity, obtain additional information, and conduct additional background and
security checks, including a check of criminal history records maintained by the
Federal Bureau of Investigation (FBI), before making a decision on your Form
I-765 application.

After we receive and accept your application, we will inform you in writing if
you need to attend a biometric services appointment. If you do, the notice we
send you will provide you the location of your local or designated USCIS
application support center and the date and time of your appointment. If you do
not attend your biometric services appointment, we may deny your application.

If we approve your Form I-765, we will mail your Employment Authorization
Document (EAD) to you at your address on record. You must notify USCIS within 10
days of any change in your address to ensure timely and accurate delivery of
your EAD. (Notify USCIS of an address change by filing Form AR-11, Alien’s
Change of Address Card, online using the Change of Address webpage.)

To request renewal of your employment authorization or replacement of your EAD,
see the Form I-765 webpage.

Please Note: Federal law requires every employer who recruits, refers for a fee,
or hires an individual for employment in the United States to complete Form I-9,
Employment Eligibility Verification. Find additional information about Form I-9
and your rights as an employee at the I-9 Central webpage.

How to request a correction to your EAD

If your EAD contains incorrect information or an error, you must submit to
USCIS:

 * The original card containing the error;
 * A detailed explanation of the card error (such as incorrect name, date of
   birth, etc.);
 * Your U.S. mailing address; and
 * Copies of supporting documentation of the correct information.

Supporting documentation could include primary or secondary documents with your
correct information. If you are submitting any of the secondary documents listed
below, you should include an explanation about why primary documents are
unavailable.

 * Primary documents:
   * Passport;
   * Tazkira; or
   * Birth certificate.
 * Secondary documents:
   * Driver’s license;
   * Biographic information or supporting documents provided for prior USCIS or
     U.S. government applications or petitions, or other official records
     including:
     * Form I-360;
     * DS-157, Chief of Mission approval notice;
     * Form I-130;
     * Form I-730;
     * U.S. visa applications (DS-160, DS-260);
     * Religious or medical records containing your name and date of birth; or
     * School or employment records containing your name and date of birth; or
   * A notarized affidavit of birth, which should include:
     * Your date of birth, place of birth, and correct spelling of your full
       name;
     * The full names of both of your parents; and
     * How the affiant knows of your birth.

Note: Confidentiality restrictions may apply to certain information on the Form
I-730, depending on who submitted the information, who it relates to, and with
whom it is being shared.

If you are unable to provide any of the above requested documents or notarized
affidavits, provide a detailed written explanation describing why you are unable
to provide them. Include the following information in your explanation:

 * Your correct full name, date of birth, and place of birth; and
 * Your parents’ full names, their dates of birth, and their place of birth.

You should also attest to the validity of your statement that you are unable to
provide primary or secondary documentation. The attestation should state that
the information in the statement you provided is valid. You must sign your
attestation, but it does not need to be notarized.

Send this information to:

U.S. Department of Homeland Security
Attn: OAW EAD Card Corrections
P.O. Box 648003
Lee’s Summit, MO 64002

You do not have to submit a new Form I-765 or pay a fee to request a corrected
card.

If the error you report is that the photograph on your card is incorrect, we may
send you a notice for an appointment to have a new photograph taken at a USCIS
application support center.

How to check on the status of a completed Form I-765 and EAD production

If you have not received your EAD after submitting a Form I-765, check Case
Status Online or contact the USCIS Contact Center at 800-375-5283 (TTY
800-767-1833) Monday to Friday, from 8 a.m. to 8 p.m. Eastern, for information
on the status of your application.

Actions to take if you have a problem with your EAD If you… Then… Completed Form
I-765 at a safe haven, and USCIS mailed your EAD but you have not received it
 * Contact the International Organization for Migration (IOM)
   at Afgovdocs@iom.int to confirm receipt and onward distribution of your EAD.
 * If IOM is unable to resolve your inquiry, and you still are not able to
   obtain your EAD, determine whether you need to update your mailing address or
   report your card as not received (see options below).

Need to correct or update your mailing address to receive your EAD
 * Complete Form AR-11, Alien’s Change of Address Card, online using the Change
   of Address webpage. You must notify USCIS within 10 days of changing your
   residential address.

Need to report non-delivery or non-receipt of your mailed EAD
 * Create an inquiry with USCIS online using the e-Request - Non-Delivery of
   Card webpage.
 * If USCIS does not have records of non-delivery, we may ask you to submit Form
   I-765 (08/25/20 edition) to request a replacement EAD. Complete the following
   steps to submit a new Form I-765 requesting a replacement card:
   * In Part 1, Reason for Applying, select “1.b., Replacement of lost, stolen,
     or damaged employment authorization document, or correction ...”
   * In Part 2, Item Number 27, Information About Your Eligibility Category,
     write in “(c)(11).” This is the category number for parolees. For more
     information, see the Form I-765 webpage.
   * If you are filing a paper Form I-765, mail to the USCIS Chicago Lockbox
     using the appropriate address below:
     
     
     If mailing by U.S. Postal Service (USPS):
     
     USCIS
     Attn: AOS
     P.O. Box 805887
     Chicago, IL 60680
     
     If mailing using FedEx, UPS, or DHL shipping services:
     
     USCIS
     Attn: AOS (Box 805887)
     131 South Dearborn-3rd Floor
     Chicago, IL 60603-5517
   
   * Locate a copy of your Form I-94, Arrival Departure Record, passport, or
     other travel document showing you were paroled into the United States for
     urgent humanitarian reasons or reasons of significant public benefit under
     INA 212(d)(5), which should have an Afghan parole notation, such as “OAW”
     or “OAR.”
     * For more information on obtaining a Form I-94, see CBP’s Form I-94
       webpage.
     * If you do not have a passport, you can use your A-Number to retrieve your
       Form I-94 online from the site above by choosing “Get Most Recent I-94.”
       Enter your A-Number in the Passport Number field and enter “USA” in the
       Passport Country of Issuance field.
   * There is no fee to request reissuing a card.

Need to update your initial EAD validity date to align with your updated Form
I-94 parole period.

 

Note: Some Afghan parolees under OAW received parole for less than 2 years. CBP
has corrected their parole period to a full 2 years.

 * Email OAWEADExtensions@uscis.dhs.gov and provide a copy of your Form I-94.
   For more information on obtaining a Form I-94, visit CBP’s Form I-94 website
   or email oawi94adjustments@cbp.dhs.gov for questions related to an OAW Form
   I-94.
 * USCIS will review whether we need to update your EAD validity date.

If you have questions regarding a pending application for an EAD or employment
authorization, please see the Contact Us webpage for more information.

Information for Afghan Nationals Relocated to the United States

USCIS is providing immigration services to Afghan nationals and their immediate
family members relocated to the United States who require additional immigration
processing after entry. Afghan nationals and their families relocated to the
United States are made up of distinct groups:

For Afghan nationals who entered as lawful permanent residents (including those
with Special Immigrant Visas), as conditional permanent residents with Special
Immigrant Visas, or who were classified as an Afghan Special Immigrant after
arrival If you… Then… Were admitted into the United States by U.S. Customs and
Border Protection (CBP) as a lawful permanent resident
 * We will mail your permanent resident card (also called a Green Card) to the
   address on record.

Were paroled into the United States by CBP and subsequently classified as an
Afghan Special Immigrant. Your Form I-94, Arrival/Departure Record, will be
stamped with the words “Special Immigrant Status (SQ/SI) Parole.”
 * After you complete Form I-765, Application for Employment Authorization, at a
   U.S. government reception center or safe haven, we will adjudicate your Form
   I-765 and mail your EAD to you at the address on record.
 * If you completed Form I-485, Application to Register Permanent Residence or
   Adjust Status, at a U.S. government reception center or safe haven, we will
   accept your Form I-485 there and forward it for intake and adjudication. You
   must have filed Form I-360, Petition for Amerasian, Widow(er) or Special
   Immigrant, and you must provide a U.S. address to file Form I-485. 
 * If you did not complete Form I-485 at a U.S. government reception center or
   safe haven, we encourage you to file Form I-485 as soon as possible to apply
   to become a lawful permanent resident and get a Green Card. You must provide
   a U.S. address to file Form I-485. If your address changes, you must notify
   us of your new address within 10 days by submitting Form AR-11, Alien’s
   Change of Address Card. The fastest way to submit Form AR-11 is online.
 * You do not have to pay the filing or biometric services fees for Form I-485
   if you were paroled into the United States on or after July 30, 2021 , with
   an approved Form I-360, Petition for Amerasian, Widow(er) or Special
   Immigrant, as an Afghan national employed by or on behalf of the U.S.
   government or the International Security Assistance Force (ISAF) in
   Afghanistan. Special filing instructions apply to those filing Form I-485 in
   this category. Review filing instructions at the Green Card for an Afghan Who
   Was Employed by or on Behalf of the U.S. Government or Green Card for an
   Afghan or Iraqi Translator or Interpreter webpages.

Were admitted into the United States as a conditional permanent resident with a
CBP stamp admitting you as a CQ1, CQ2, or CQ3 class of admission (COA)
 * Upon arrival, you must complete an immigration medical examination within 30
   days of admission to remove conditions on your permanent resident status.
 * If you still need to complete the immigration medical examination in the
   United States, a civil surgeon designated by USCIS must perform the
   examination. Once the immigration medical examination is complete, the civil
   surgeon annotates the results on Form I-693, Report of Medical Examination
   and Vaccination Record. For more information on the immigration medical
   examination, see Form I-693 and Finding a Medical Doctor.
 * If you already completed an immigration medical examination (either outside
   the United States or in the United States) and need to have conditions
   removed on your permanent resident status, you should request an in-person
   appointment to submit the documentation of your medical examination to the
   local USCIS office with jurisdiction over your place of residence by calling
   the USCIS Contact Center at 800-375-5283 (TTY 800-767-1833), Monday to Friday
   from 8 a.m. to 8 p.m. Eastern.
 * At your appointment to submit the documentation of your medical examination,
   we will review and assess whether you are inadmissible based on
   health-related grounds. If we determine you are not inadmissible based on
   health-related grounds, we will remove the conditions on your permanent
   residence. If we determine you are inadmissible based on health-related
   grounds, you may be eligible to obtain a waiver of inadmissibility by
   filing Form I-601, Application for Waiver of Grounds of Inadmissibility.
   After we remove the conditions on your permanent residence, we will mail your
   Green Card to the address on record. If your address changes, see the Change
   of Address section below for more information on how to update your record
   with USCIS.

For Afghan nationals applying for classification as Afghan Special Immigrants If
you… Then… Were paroled into the United States by CBP
 * Refer to the conditions of your parole that you received when you entered the
   United States.
 * After you complete Form I-765, Application for Employment Authorization, at a
   U.S. government reception center or safe haven, we will adjudicate your Form
   I-765 and mail your EAD to you at the address on record. There is no fee to
   file an initial Form-I-765 for Afghans paroled into the United States due to
   the humanitarian crisis in Afghanistan.
 * To be eligible to file an application for adjustment of status as a special
   immigrant based on employment by or on behalf of the U.S. government, you are
   required to first receive Chief of Mission (COM) approval with the Department
   of State (DOS). For more information, see the DOS’s Special Immigrant Visas
   for Afghans - Who Were Employed by/on Behalf of the U.S.
   Government and Special Immigrant Visas (SIVs) for Iraqi and Afghan
   Translators/Interpreters webpages.
 * On or after July 20, 2022, you may seek special immigrant classification by
   filing Form DS-157, Petition for Special Immigrant Classification for Afghan
   SIV Applicants, when you apply for COM approval. For more information, see
   DOS’s Special Immigrant Visas for Afghans - Who Were Employed by/on Behalf of
   the U.S. Government.    
 * If you already started the started the SIV application process and received
   COM approval on or before July 20, 2022, you must file Form I-360, Petition
   for Amerasian, Widow(er) or Special Immigrant, with USCIS. You may scan and
   email your petition with the required documents (preferably in .pdf format)
   to nsci360sivapp@uscis.dhs.gov. Please include your signature on the petition
   and the email address where you would like us to send your electronic receipt
   of your petition.
 * Once your petition for classification as an Afghan special immigrant is
   approved by USCIS or DOS, you may apply for a Green Card (lawful permanent
   resident status) using Form I-485, Application to Register Permanent
   Residence or Adjust Status. You must provide a U.S. address to file Form
   I-485. If your address changes, you must notify us of your new address within
   10 days. You do not have to pay the filing or biometric services fees for
   Form I-485 if you were paroled into the United States due to the humanitarian
   crisis in Afghanistan. When filing Form I-485, you must supply evidence of an
   approved Form I-360 or a copy of the Chief of Mission approval letter that
   also indicates approval of your Form DS-157 petition.  Review filing
   instructions at the Green Card for an Afghan Who Was Employed by or on Behalf
   of the U.S. Government webpage. You are not eligible to apply to adjust
   status unless USCIS or DOS has approved your petition.
 * Visit the Explore My Options webpage to see other immigration options that
   may be available to you.

For Afghan nationals without any pending applications or petitions If you… Then…
Were paroled into the United States by CBP
 * Refer to the conditions of your parole that were provided to you when you
   entered the United States.
 * After you complete Form I-765, Application for Employment Authorization, at a
   U.S. government reception center or safe haven, we will adjudicate your Form
   I-765 and mail your EAD to you at the address on record.
 * If you have a family member who is eligible to file Form I-130, Petition for
   Alien Relative, for you, you may be able to apply for a Green Card with Form
   I-485 at the same time as that family-based petition is filed, or while the
   petition is still pending with USCIS. For more information, see
   our Concurrent Filing of Form I-485 webpage. See also our Green Card
   Eligibility Categories webpage for more information on the different
   categories you might be eligible to immigrate under.
 * See below for information on Special Immigrant Status, Family-Based
   Immigration Petitions (Form I-130 or Form I-730, Refugee/Asylee Relative
   Petition), Asylum, and other options.
 * Visit the Explore My Options webpage to see other immigration options that
   may be available to you.

Special Immigrant Visas

For information about the Special Immigrant Visa (SIV) process for Afghan
nationals employed by or on behalf of the U.S. government or the International
Security Assistance Force, known as ISAF, see the Green Card for an Afghan
National Who Was Employed by or on Behalf of the U.S. Government webpage.

Petitioners, beneficiaries, or attorneys of record with a Form G-28, Notice of
Entry of Appearance as Attorney or Accredited Representative, on file who have
inquiries about a pending petition for Afghan Special Immigrants may contact the
USCIS Contact Center at 800-375-5283 (TTY 800-767-1833) Monday to Friday, from 8
a.m. to 8 p.m. Eastern. If you are outside the U.S., call 212-620-3418 or
check Case Status Online.

For inquiries regarding a pending Chief of Mission application or immigrant
visa, please visit the Department of State’s Special Immigrant Visas for Afghans
Who Were Employed by/on Behalf of the U.S. Government webpage for contact
information.

Asylum

Individuals in the United States may apply for asylum regardless of country of
nationality or current immigration status. If you have been persecuted or have a
fear of future persecution because of race, religion, nationality, membership in
a particular social group, or political opinion, you may be eligible for asylum.

The law requires applicants for asylum to apply within 1 year of their last
arrival to the United States, unless they can show that they qualify for an
exception to the 1-year filing deadline. You can qualify for an exception if you
can show:

 * There are changed circumstances materially affecting your eligibility for
   asylum or extraordinary circumstances directly related to your delay in
   filing an application for asylum; and
 * You filed the application within a reasonable period of time given those
   circumstances.

Generally, maintaining valid status or parole until a reasonable period before
filing the asylum application is considered an extraordinary circumstance. You
may be eligible for the extraordinary circumstances exception to the 1-year
filing deadline if you file for asylum while your parole is still valid. (Your
parole will not be valid if you violate its terms.) If you file your asylum
application after your parole expires, you may still qualify for an exception to
the 1-year filing deadline if you filed for asylum within a reasonable period of
time after your parole expired. For more information, see the One-Year Filing
Deadline Lesson Plan (PDF, 545.34 KB). For more information on asylum, see the
Obtaining Asylum in the United States webpage. More asylum-related information
for Afghan parolees is available at Afghan Operation Allies Welcome (OAW)
Parolee Asylum-Related Frequently Asked Questions.

If you have an asylum application pending with USCIS, you can check your Case
Status Online. You will need the receipt number we provided you after you filed
your application. For inquiries regarding pending asylum applications, you or
your attorney of record should contact the asylum office with jurisdiction over
the case. To find information about an asylum office, visit the USCIS Service
and Office Locator.

We are expediting pending affirmative asylum applications filed by certain
Afghan applicants. Under the Extending Government Funding and Delivering
Emergency Assistance Act (PDF), we are prioritizing asylum applications filed by
certain Afghan citizens and nationals, or those with no nationality who last
habitually resided in Afghanistan, as defined in Section 2502(a) of the Act (see
section Operation Allies Welcome – Expeditious Processing for Asylum
Applications below for further information). Under Section 2502(c) of the Act,
we will conduct the initial interview for an asylum application within 45 days
of filing and, if there are no exceptional circumstances, we will complete the
final adjudication within 150 days of filing. 

For noncitizens who are not covered under the Extending Government Funding and
Delivering Emergency Assistance Act (PDF), we will prioritize affirmative asylum
applications within the parameters indicated on the general Affirmative Asylum
Interview Scheduling webpage. Asylum office directors may consider, on a
case-by-case basis, an urgent request for an asylum interview, including when
you have an immediate family member in danger of harm in the country of claimed
persecution. Please submit any urgent interview scheduling requests in writing
to the asylum office with jurisdiction over your case. To find information about
an asylum office, visit the USCIS Service and Office Locator.

Operation Allies Welcome – Expeditious Processing for Asylum Applications

If you are filing a Form I-589, Application for Asylum and for Withholding of
Removal, and you fall into a  category below, you should follow the instructions
below to ensure expeditious processing of your Form I-589 under Section 2502(c)
of the Extending Government Funding and Delivering Emergency Assistance Act
(PDF):

 * Category 1
   * You are a citizen or national of Afghanistan, or you have no nationality
     and last habitually resided in Afghanistan;
   * You were paroled into the United States between July 30, 2021, and Sept.
     30, 2022; and
   * Your parole has not been terminated.
 * Category 2
   * You are a citizen or national of Afghanistan, or you have no nationality
     and last habitually resided in Afghanistan;
   * You were paroled into the United States after Sept. 30, 2022, and
     * You are the spouse or child of an individual who meets Category 1 above,
       or
     * You are the parent or legal guardian of an individual who meets Category
       1 above and who is determined to be an unaccompanied child as defined
       under 6 U.S.C. 279(g)(2); and
   * Your parole has not been terminated.

Instructions for Expeditious Processing

When you complete your Form I-589, please complete the following additional
steps:

 * If you are submitting a Form I-589, address the envelope according to
   guidance in the “Where to File” or “Special Instructions” section (whichever
   applies) on the webpage for Form I-589, Application for Asylum and for
   Withholding of Removal;
 * Mark “Attn: OAW” anywhere on the front of the envelope;
 * On page 1 of Form I-589, Part A.I., Question 19c, write your current status
   followed by “(Parole)” in the Status field. For example, if you entered the
   United States with an “OAR” status, you would write “OAR (Parole)” in the
   Status field; and
 * Include your most recent date of entry in the Date field on page 1 of Form
   I-589, Part A.I., Question 19c.

If you properly complete your Form I-589 and we determine that you meet the
eligibility criteria for Category 1 or 2 above, we will submit your Form I-589
for expeditious processing under Section 2502(c) of the Extending Government
Funding and Delivering Emergency Assistance Act (PDF).

Circuit-Ride Locations to Conduct Interviews for Operation Allies Welcome (OAW)
Asylum Applicants

If you are an Operation Allies Welcome (OAW) asylum applicant, your asylum
interview might take place at a USCIS field office. The chart lists the
locations where OAW asylum applicants who qualify for expeditious processing
under Section 2502(c) of the Extending Government Funding and Delivering
Emergency Assistance Act (PDF)may expect to have their asylum interviews, based
on where they live.

Please note that interview locations are subject to change. Your interview
notice will list the exact location where you should report for your asylum
interview.

Although the USCIS field offices listed in the chart host asylum interviews,
field office staff cannot schedule asylum interviews or provide updates on the
status of asylum applications. If you have questions about your asylum
interview, contact the asylum office with jurisdiction over your case. Use the
Asylum Office Locator to find your asylum office.

Green Cards for Afghan Nationals who were admitted in Diplomatic Status (Section
13)

You may be eligible to receive a Green Card under Section 13 of the Immigration
& Nationality Act if:

 * You are a noncitizen who entered the United States as an A-1, A-2, G-1, or
   G-2 nonimmigrant;
 * You failed to maintain your A-1, A-2, G-1, or G-2 nonimmigrant status;
 * Your duties were diplomatic or semi-diplomatic;
 * You can demonstrate:
   * Compelling reasons why you cannot return to the country represented by the
     government that accredited you as a diplomat; and
   * That your adjustment of status would be in the national interest of the
     United States;
 * You are a person of good moral character;
 * You are admissible to the United States for lawful permanent residence; and
 * Your admission as a lawful permanent resident would not be contrary to the
   national welfare, safety, or security of the United States.

For more information on Section 13 and special filing instructions for Afghan
nationals who were admitted in diplomatic status, see the Section 13 webpage.

Change of Address

If you are an Afghan national paroled into the United States, you must notify
USCIS of an address change within 10 days of moving within the United States or
its territories.  You must give notice  each time you move, even if you are
moving to a temporary location. You can change your address online and update
your address on any pending applications and petitions at the same time using
the USCIS Online Change of Address system.

The above method of changing your address will update the address on file with
USCIS for all pending applications, petitions, or requests that you include
receipt numbers for on the form.

It is important to include with your address change request the receipt number
for any pending cases with USCIS, so we can update the address associated with
those cases. We will mail secure documents to the address on file, so it is
important to include receipt numbers for all pending cases. You can find the
receipt number on the receipt notice (Form I-797C) that we issued after you
filed your application or petition. We send receipt notices to the address
listed on the application or petition.

If you have any issues or questions about an address change request,
email nbcafghancoa@uscis.dhs.gov. NOTE: Only use this email address if you
entered the United States on or after July 30, 2021 due to the humanitarian
crisis in Afghanistan under Operation Allies Welcome, or you are (or have a
family member who is) an Afghan national outside the United States with a
petition or application pending with USCIS.

Finding Legal Services

For information on locating legal services, please visit the Find Legal
Services webpage.

Humanitarian Parole

If you are outside of the United States, you or someone on your behalf may be
able to request parole into the United States based on urgent humanitarian or
significant public benefit reasons. Individuals who are authorized parole may
apply for employment authorization after arrival. For information about parole
for Afghan nationals, see USCIS’ Information for Afghan Nationals on Requests to
USCIS for Humanitarian Parole page in English, Pashto or Dari.

USCIS reviews all parole requests for all nationalities to determine whether the
request warrants expedited processing for an urgent or time-sensitive reason and
is not expediting parole requests based on nationality alone. [For parole
requests filed on behalf of Afghan nationals, USCIS is currently prioritizing
the parole applications for Afghan nationals outside of Afghanistan over those
who are in Afghanistan given the availability to of completing processing for
parole beneficiaries in a location with those individuals at a U.S. embassy or
consulate, but we continue to process parole applications for individuals in
Afghanistan as well.]

For questions related to pending humanitarian parole requests, please email
HumanitarianParole@uscis.dhs.gov.

Refugees

A refugee is a noncitizen who generally is outside their home country and has
experienced past persecution or has a well-founded fear of future persecution on
account of race, religion, nationality, membership in a particular social group,
or political opinion.

Refugees and asylum-seekers should seek to comply with all legal requirements of
the country where they are located, including registration with host
governments, if required. In addition, all Afghan refugees and asylum-seekers
located in third countries should register with the nearest United Nations High
Commissioner for Refugees (UNHCR) office. UNHCR has the international mandate to
provide protection and assistance to refugees and may be able to provide a
protection document and other assistance if needed. For a small number of
extremely vulnerable individuals, this could include referral to the U.S.
Refugee Admissions Program (USRAP) or another country's resettlement program.
UNHCR will identify individuals for resettlement referral based on an assessment
of their vulnerability at the time of registration.

Find information on access to USRAP at the Department of State’s Refugee
Admissions webpage and  USCIS’ Refugees webpage.

For Afghan nationals seeking refugee resettlement, the following priorities are
available to Afghan nationals seeking access to the USRAP:

Priority-1 Individual Cases: Cases are identified and referred to the program by
the United Nations High Commissioner for Refugees, a U.S. embassy, or a
designated non-governmental organization.

Priority-2 Groups of special humanitarian concern: On Aug. 2, 2021, the
Department of State announced a new Priority 2 (P-2) Designation for certain
Afghan nationals and eligible family members. For information specific to P-2
program for Afghan nationals, please visit the Refugee Processing Center’s
SIV/Afghan P-2 webpage.

Priority-3 Family Reunification: Spouses, unmarried children under the age of
21, or parents of individuals already admitted to the U.S. as refugees or
asylees are in this category.

For questions related to pending refugee cases, please
email refugeeaffairsinquiries@uscis.dhs.gov.

Family-Based Immigration Petitions

U.S. citizens and lawful permanent residents may petition for certain relatives
to immigrate to the United States. For more information, see the Green Card
Eligibility Categories webpage.

In addition, if you are a principal refugee admitted to the United States within
the past 2 years or a principal asylee who was granted asylum within the past 2
years, you may use the Form I-730, Refugee/Asylee Petition, to request
follow-to-join immigration benefits for a qualifying spouse and/or unmarried
children under 21 years of age. This is considered “derivative” refugee or
asylee status since your beneficiary will be deriving their status from you
after you were admitted to the U.S. as a refugee or received a grant of asylum.
This petition has a 2-year filing deadline, however, in some cases, USCIS may
grant a waiver of the 2-year filing deadline for humanitarian reasons. For more
information, see the Form I-730 webpage.

Petitioners and attorneys of record with a Form G-28 on file who have inquiries
about a pending Form I-130 or Form I-730 petition for family-based immigration
may contact the USCIS Contact Center at 800-375-5283 (TTY 800-767-1833), Monday
to Friday from 8 a.m. to 8 p.m. Eastern. If you are outside the United States,
call 212-620-3418 or check your Case Status Online.

Social Security Number and Card

We encourage you to apply for a Social Security number (SSN) using Form I-765,
Application for Employment Authorization, and following the form instructions.
If you request an SSN in Part 2 (Items 13a-17.b) of your Form I-765, and your
application is approved, USCIS will electronically transmit that data to the
Social Security Administration (SSA), and SSA will assign you an SSN and issue
you a Social Security card. SSA will mail your Social Security card directly to
the address you provide on Form I-765. If you completed Form I-765 at a U.S.
government reception center or safe haven, you might have the “International
Organization for Migration (IOM) in Washington, D.C.” as your address of record.
IOM is taking steps to deliver both EADs and Social Security cards.

If you do not request an SSN on your Form I-765, or you did not complete a Form
I-765 at a U.S. government reception center or safe haven, you can apply for an
SSN after you receive your EAD from USCIS using the instructions on SSA’s Social
Security Number and Card webpage.

Polygamous Marriages

Polygamy is the religious practice or historical custom of having more than 1
spouse at the same time. Polygamous marriages are legal under Afghan law, but
they are illegal in all states in the United States. U.S. law does not recognize
polygamous marriages. Individuals should not continue to practice polygamy in
the United States.

Generally, we will only consider the first marriage of a polygamous marriage
valid for immigration purposes. If you continue a polygamous marriage you were
in before you came to the United States or begin a new polygamous marriage in
the United States, we may deny your immigration application or petition.

If you have questions about polygamous marriage and U.S. immigration law,
contact your local resettlement agency. If you need to find legal services,
please visit the Find Legal Services webpage.

Information for Unaccompanied Children

In general, an unaccompanied child is a person under the age of 18 who does not
have lawful immigration status in the United States and who does not have a
parent or legal guardian in the United States who can provide care and physical
custody.

For more information on available programs and/or services to support such
children, contact the U.S. Department of Health and Human Services Office of
Refugee Resettlement (ORR) Hotline for Unaccompanied Children and Sponsors:
800-203-7001, information@ORRNCC.com, or visit ORR’s webpages on the
Unaccompanied Children (UC) Program and the Unaccompanied Refugee Minors Program
(URM).

Resources for Victims of Abuse, Violence or Exploitation

There are many forms of abuse and exploitation, including domestic violence,
forced marriage and human trafficking. In the United States, there are laws that
may help you avoid or escape an abusive situation or forced marriage.

 * Domestic Violence is a pattern of behavior in a relationship that is used to
   gain or maintain power and control over an intimate partner, parent, or
   child. Domestic abuse can involve physical, sexual, emotional, financial, or
   psychological abuse or threats.
 * Forced Marriage means a marriage with 1 or more elements of force, fraud, or
   coercion and where 1 or both parties do not or cannot consent to the
   marriage. Consent means that you have given your full, free, and informed
   agreement to marry your intended spouse and to the timing of the marriage.
   Forced marriage may occur when family members or others use physical or
   emotional abuse, threats, or deception to force you to marry without your
   consent. For additional information on forced marriage, please visit
   the Forced Marriage webpage.
 * Human Trafficking involves exploiting someone to compel a commercial sex act
   or forced labor. Generally, this exploitation must involve force, fraud, or
   coercion to be considered human trafficking. However, if someone under 18
   years old is induced to perform a commercial sex act, that is considered
   human trafficking even if there is no force, fraud, or coercion.

If you have experienced forced marriage, domestic violence, human trafficking,
or other abuse, please contact the resources below to receive free help in your
language:

 * National Domestic Violence Hotline: 800-799-7233, 800-787-3224
   (TTY), www.ndvh.org
 * National Sexual Assault Hotline of the Rape, Abuse and Incest National
   Network (RAINN): 800-656-4673, www.rainn.org
 * National Center for Missing and Exploited
   Children: 800-843-5678, www.missingkids.com
 * The National Center for Victims of Crime: 800-394-2255, 800-211-7996
   (TTY), https://victimsofcrime.org
 * National Human Trafficking Hotline: 888-373-7888, Text: 233733

Afghan National Parolee Vaccination Status and Immigration Medical Examinations

Immigration Medical Examination requirements for Afghan nationals If you...
Then... Were paroled into the United States under Operation Allies Welcome (OAW)
and you completed medical requirements as a condition of your parole at a
government-run facility after arrival in the United States, which was documented
on either Form I-693, Report of Medical Examination and Vaccination Record, or
an SF-600, Chronological Record of Medical Care
 * If your medical screening was documented on Form I-693, please keep the
   original Form I-693 that the civil surgeon gave you in a sealed envelope for
   future use.  Form I-693 retains its evidentiary value for 2 years after the
   civil surgeon signs Form I-693.
 * If your medical screening was documented on SF-600, please keep the SF-600
   you received, as you can submit it to the civil surgeon who completes your
   Form I-693, if applicable.

Were paroled into the United States under Operation Allies Welcome (OAW), and
you did not complete medical requirements either as a condition of your parole
before arrival in the United States or at a government-run facility after
arrival in the United States.
 * You must obtain the required vaccinations and tuberculosis (TB) testing that
   are listed on your conditions of parole.
 * If you need help finding a provider who can administer these requirements,
   visit the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) Health Department
   Directories webpage.
 * After you meet these requirements, you must enter your attestation at the
   Afghan Parolee Vaccination Status webpage.

Were paroled into the United States under Operation Allies Welcome (OAW), and
you completed an immigration medical examination before you arrived in the
United States.
 * You do not have to repeat the immigration medical examination and submit Form
   I-693 at the time of adjustment of status, as long as the following
   conditions are met:
 * Your A-file contains the results of your immigration medical examination
   completed outside the United States, and it does not report any Class A
   medical conditions;
 * A panel physician completed your immigration medical examination outside the
   United States no more than 4 years before the date you file your application
   for adjustment of status; and
 * No evidence in the A-file or during your testimony at your adjustment
   interview suggests that you acquired a Class A medical condition after entry
   into the United States.
 * See USCIS Policy Manual, Volume 8, Part B, Chapter 3 for more information.

Were admitted into the United States as a conditional permanent resident with a
CBP stamp admitting you as a CQ1, CQ2, or CQ3 Class of Admission (COA)
 * You must complete an immigration medical examination (documented on Form
   I-693) within 30 days of admission as a conditional permanent resident. A
   USCIS-designated civil surgeon must perform the examination. To find a civil
   surgeon near you, visit our Find a Doctor website.
 * If you believe you have already completed the immigration medical
   examination, either outside the United States with a panel physician as
   documented on the appropriate DS forms, or at a government-run facility in
   the United States as documented on Form I-693, you must submit proof of your
   immigration medical examination. Call the USCIS Contact Center at
   800-375-5283 (TTY 800-767-1833) Monday to Friday from 8 a.m. to 8 p.m.
   Eastern to request an in-person appointment at the local field office with
   jurisdiction over your place of residence.

Completed your immigration medical examination outside the United States, were
admitted into the United States as a lawful permanent resident, and may already
have your Green Card
 * You have already completed all medical requirements associated with obtaining
   lawful permanent resident status. You should continue to comply with CDC
   guidelines and follow up with any required treatment through the health
   department, if you are instructed to do so.

If you are an Afghan parolee who received the Afghan Parole Information sheet
from CBP upon arrival or a Notice Regarding Conditions for Parole from a U.S.
Embassy Consular Officer, your parole is subject to certain medical conditions.
If you did not complete the medical requirements before travel to the United
States or complete a medical exam at a U.S. government reception center or safe
haven when you arrived in the United States, you must receive the required
testing and vaccinations elsewhere. The CDC Health Department
Directories webpage lists state, local, and territorial health departments, with
more information on finding a vaccination location near you.

Once you have received the required testing and vaccinations, you must complete
the certification at the Afghan Parolee Vaccination Status webpage. Each
individual parolee must complete the attestation.

If you are an Afghan national relocated to the United States, check the table
above to learn about your specific medical requirements.

Information Sheets for Afghan National Parolees Departing Safe Havens
 * Information Sheet for Afghan Parolees Departing Safe Havens - English (PDF,
   124.64 KB)
 * Information Sheet for Afghan Parolees Departing Safe Havens - Dari (PDF, 282
   KB)
 * Information Sheet for Afghan Parolees Departing Safe Havens - Pashto (PDF,
   200 KB)

Information Sheets for Afghan National Parolees Outside of the Safe Haven
Process

Updated versions coming soon.

Information Sheet for Afghan National Special Immigrants at a Safe Haven

Updated versions coming soon.

Afghan Personal Information Scam

If you are an Afghan parolee in the United States, beware of individuals asking
for personal information. Our “Information for Afghan Nationals” webpage offers
complete information on what you need to do as a parolee. When reviewing an
email, always remember:

 * USCIS does not routinely send emails to inform you that you have been
   approved for a diversity visa, immigrant visa, nonimmigrant visa, or any
   other type of immigration benefit, except in certain situations.
 * Email addresses from the U.S. government always end in (.gov).
 * If you did not enter a physical address because it is not safe for you to
   disclose it, then you may get emails from uscis.gov. Please always check the
   sender information to make sure it ends in (.gov).
 * USCIS will never ask you to transfer money to an individual or pay fees other
   than through your myUSCIS account. Read the Payments by Phone or Email
   section on our Common Scams page.

Additional Information
 * Information for Afghan Nationals on Requests to USCIS for Humanitarian Parole
 * Green Card for an Afghan Who Was Employed by or on Behalf of the U.S.
   Government
 * Refugee Information
 * Asylum Information
 * DHS Operations Allies Welcome
 * HHS Afghan Assistance Resources
 * REAL ID Frequently Asked Questions

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