Important updates for Afghan nationals
There are new U.S. government rules that affect Afghan nationals. We will update this page as soon as we learn more.
All visa processing for Afghan passport holders is paused.
- U.S. embassies and consulates are refusing all visas for people who use an Afghan passport. This includes immigrant visas, non-immigrant visas, and Special Immigrant Visas (SIVs).
- If a visa was approved but not used yet, officers must cancel it.
Refugee resettlement for Afghan nationals is also paused.
- The U.S. government is not processing new refugee travel for Afghans right now.
- Refugee cases that were already in process are also on hold while the government creates new security rules.
- We do not know when refugee processing will restart.
Asylum decisions for all nationalities are paused.
- People can still apply for asylum, but the government is not making decisions right now.
- Do not file any new applications without talking to an immigration lawyer first.
Possible reviews for Afghans already in the United States
- The U.S. government has said there may be new security reviews for immigration cases of Afghans who are already inside the United States, including those with permanent residence (Green Card holders), SIV, or refugee status.
- We do not know when these reviews will happen, what they will include, or what the outcome will be.
There have been social media posts related to other immigration impacts on Afghans, such as an indefinite pause on all applications filed by Afghans. No additional official guidance has explained these changes yet. We will update when we have more information.
ما يمكنك فعله الآن
- Talk to a qualified immigration lawyer or legal representative before taking action on your case.
- Do not travel outside the United States. If you leave the U.S., you may not be able to return. If you need to travel, talk to an immigration lawyer first.
- Do not submit new applications until you get legal guidance.
- If you get a letter or notice from USCIS or another U.S. government office, do not ignore it. Read it and talk to a legal representative.
- Get free mental health support from the U.S. Committee for Refugees and Immigrants (USCRI) 24/7 helpline in English, Dari, and Pashto.
- Find help with these organizations: Afghan Coalition, Afghan Evac, Muslim for Just Futures, Project ANAR, and Afghan Association of Central Virginia.
We stand with you. We will continue to share updates and support you as we learn more.
فئات الحالة الأفغانية
Afghan evacuees could have humanitarian parole, a Special Immigrant Visa (SIV), asylum, or refugee status. Most Afghan evacuees will need to file additional paperwork to get legal status that allows them to stay in the USA permanently.
You can apply for more than one immigration status at the same time. Filing an application for asylum at the same time as your SIV application will not slow down the process. Afghans are encouraged to apply for permanent status as soon as possible.
من المهم طلب المشورة القانونية من محامي الهجرة أو الممثل المعتمد.
الإقامة المشروطة الإنساني
If you are a humanitarian parolee not eligible for the SIV program, your status is temporary. It lasts for up to 2 years. You can apply for re-parole to temporarily extend your protection while you apply for a different status.
Note: Processing of parole applications for Afghans may be paused indefinitely while USCIS reviews its security process. See update at the top of the page.
Parolees can not get a Green Card. You must be approved for a different status to get lawful permanent residence. The best option for Afghan parolees may be to apply for asylum.
يمكن للمفرج عنهم بشروط الذين لديهم طلبات معلقة للإفراج المشروط أو تعديل الوضع القانوني الحصول على المزايا حتى لو انتهت فترة الإقامة المشروطة الحالية.
If you received a notice stating your parole is ending and you must leave the U.S., it may not be correct if you entered via OAW (but could be valid if you entered via CBP One). If you are affected, talk to an immigration lawyer as soon as possible.
تمديد الإفراج عن المشروط الإجراءات
إذا كنت قد حصلت على الإقامة الإنسانية المشروطية من خلال عملية الترحيب بالحلفاء (OAW)، يمكنك طلب تمديد الإقامة المشروطة. يتم النظر في هذه الطلبات على أساس كل حالة على حدة.
Note: Processing of re-parole applications for Afghans may be paused indefinitely while USCIS reviews its security process. See update at the top of the page.
إذا تم قبول طلبك، يمكنك الاستمرار في العيش والعمل بشكل قانوني في الولايات المتحدة الأمريكية لمدة عامين إضافيين. كما أنك ستظل مؤهلاً للحصول على خدمات ORR. قد لا تسمح حكومة الولايات المتحدة للأشخاص الحاصلين على الإقامة المشروطة بالتقدم بطلب لتمديد الإقامة المشروطة مرة ثانية.
لتقديم طلب تمديد الإقامة المشروطة، يجب عليك إكمال وتقديم استمارة I-131 المنقحة. يمكن القيام بذلك على الانترنت أو عن طريق البريد. سوف تطلب استمارة I-131 كلاً من تمديد تصريح العمل الخاص بك وتمديد تصريح العمل الخاص بك. لا حاجة إلى نموذج آخر.
You will have to pay a $1,000 fee unless you qualify for an exception. The U.S. government will notify you and provide instructions on how to pay this fee if you are approved for parole. Do not pay this $1,000 fee when you submit Form I-131.
نصائح لطلب تمديد الإفراج عن المشروطية:
- انظر إلى بطاقة EAD الخاصة بك للتأكد من تطابق المعلومات مع ما وضعته في الاستمارة. ويشمل ذلك تهجئة اسمك وتاريخ ميلادك ورقم تسجيل المهاجرين.
- يمكن أن يساعدك الإيداع على الانترنت على تجنب الأخطاء الشائعة. إذا اخترت تقديم ملف على الانترنت، فستحتاج إلى حسابmyUSCIS .
- قدم ملفك في أقرب وقت ممكن حتى لا تتعرض لخطر حدوث فجوة في الحالة وفقدان إمكانية الحصول على المزايا والخدمات.
- يمكنك تقديم طلب للحصول على تمديد الإقامة المشروطة حتى لو كان لديك طلب معلق للحصول على حالة أخرى، مثل طلب الحصول على وضع آخر.
- راجع قائمة بالوثائق التي يجب عليك إعدادها، بما في ذلك نسخة من بطاقة EAD وI-94. (القائمة أيضًا في دری / الدرية و پتو / البشتوية)
- راجع هذه الأسئلة المتداولة
If you change your address, you must notify USCIS within 10 days, even if you are moving to a temporary location. Use the USCIS Change of Address form.
تأشيرة تأشيرة هجرة خاصة (SIV)
You can apply for an SIV if you were employed by the U.S. government, a U.S. contractor, or ISAF in Afghanistan for at least one year. Once you have a Chief of Mission Approval Letter (and, if required, an approved I-360 SIV), you can apply for a Green Card with Form I-485. You may have to attend an interview at your local USCIS office. You may be asked questions related to your status.
Note: SIV applications are on pause. See update at the top of the page.
There is no fee to apply for a Green Card for Afghan SIVs with USCIS. You must pay a fee when filing in Immigration Court.
The current deadline to apply for the Afghan Special Immigrant Visa (SIV) program is December 31, 2025. The government will not accept new applications after this date unless Congress passes a new law to extend it.
اللجوء
If you were forced to leave Afghanistan to escape persecution and you do not have SIV or refugee status, you may be eligible for asylum. Applying for asylum is a long process, but it offers a pathway to legally stay in the U.S. permanently.
You typically must file your application within one year of arrival in the USA. You may be eligible to apply after one year if you apply before your parole expires. Learn how to apply for asylum.
Note: Asylum decisions for all nationalities are paused. See update at the top of the page.
Once you are approved for asylum, you will be eligible for certain benefits. You can apply for your Green Card one year after your asylum case is approved. You must be physically present in the U.S. for at least one year to apply. You may have to answer questions about your status.
تعرّف على كيفية العثور على مساعدة مجانية أو منخفضة التكلفة من محامي هجرة وممثلين قانونيين موثوق بهم.
لاجئ
إذا دخلت الولايات المتحدة كلاجئ، يمكنك التقدم بطلب للحصول على البطاقة الخضراء بعد عام واحد من وصولك. يمكن لوكالة إعادة التوطين مساعدتك في العثور على مساعدة قانونية لإكمال هذا الطلب.
Note: Refugee resettlement for Afghan nationals is also paused. There may be reviews of the status of Afghan refugees already in the United States. See update at the top of the page.
المستفيد من وضع الحماية المؤقتة (TPS)
TPS Afghanistan ended on July 21, 2025. You can no longer apply for or renew TPS Afghanistan.
Some Afghans have been detained by ICE during routine check-ins or court visits. Always carry proof of your immigration status and any pending case.
Green card
Many Afghans, including refugees, asylees, SIVs, and their families, can apply for a Green Card after waiting a certain amount of time. A Green Card allows you to live and work in the USA permanently.
Note: Decisions on adjustment of status (Green Card) applications may be paused. Green Card holders already in the United States may have their statuses reviewed again. See update at the top of the page.
تصريح العمل
You can apply for a work permit or an Employment Authorization Document (EAD) if you have a qualifying status. This includes refugees, asylees, temporary protected status, and parole.
Note: Processing of work permit applications for Afghans may be paused indefinitely while USCIS reviews its security process. See update at the top of the page.
تصريح السفر
تصاريح السفر متاحة للأشخاص الذين لديهم TPS. والتي تعرف باسم الإقامة المؤقتة المتقدمة (Advanced Parole). يظهر لمسؤولي الهجرة أنه يسمح لك بالسفر إلى الخارج والعودة إلى الولايات المتحدة الأمريكية.
يمكنك التقديم على تصريح سفر عن طريق تقديم نموذج I-131. اتبع التعليمات الواردة في إشعار السجل الفيدرالي عند التقدم بطلب للحصول على تصريح سفر.
قبل السفر خارج الولايات المتحدة الأمريكية، تحدث إلى محامٍ. قد تتغير قواعد الهجرة، ومن المهم معرفة ما إذا كان السفر آمناً أم لا.
Note: Processing of travel authorization applications for Afghans may be paused indefinitely while USCIS reviews its security process. See update at the top of the page.
There is a full travel ban for people from Afghanistan. This means you are not allowed to enter the U.S. unless you are a Permanent Resident or U.S. Citizen, or have already been granted refugee or asylee status. The ban currently applies to the family reunification of asylees and refugees.
لم الشمل مع أفراد العائلة
You can apply for your spouse and unmarried children under 21 to come to the USA. There is no fee to apply for Form I-730.
- يقدم حاملو البطاقة الخضراء استمارة I-130
- يقدم اللاجئون وملتمسو اللجوء استمارة I-730
- حاملو البطاقة الخضراء SIV يقدمون نموذج I-824
- ملف المفرج عنهم بشروط DS-4317
Note: Processing of family-based applications for Afghans may be paused indefinitely while USCIS reviews its security process. See update at the top of the page.
Public benefits and ORR services
The U.S. government offers public benefits for essential services, including food, housing, healthcare, and education. You may be eligible for public benefits based on your immigration status and state rules.
Many lawful immigrants, including refugees and asylees, may no longer get certain public benefits – even if they used to qualify. These policies will go into effect on different dates.
Office of Refugee Resettlement (ORR) services help refugees, asylees, SIV holders, and other new immigrants pay for basic needs as they settle in the United States.
توقفت بعض مزايا وخدمات ORR أو تغيرت بسبب سياسات إدارة ترامب. استأنفت وكالات إعادة التوطين خدماتها المحدودة التي تساعد اللاجئين الوافدين حديثًا وأصحاب تأشيرة الهجرة الخاصة (SIV) الأفغان.
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