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Currently:
The intake for the Afghan Allies Safe Arrival Coalition: https://www.jotform.com/form/250817521935156

Here are key steps to ensure a smooth entry into the U.S.:

1. Carry a Valid U.S. Passport: This is the most critical document. Make sure it hasn't expired, and if it’s close to expiring, renew it in advance.

2. Ensure Compliance with Entry Regulations: If you're traveling from a country with health-related requirements (like vaccinations), ensure you've met those and have any necessary documentation.

3. Declare Goods or Currency: If you’re bringing in items or significant amounts of money, make sure to declare them honestly on your customs form.

4. Be Aware of Travel Advisories: Depending on where you’re traveling from, the U.S. may have specific entry guidelines or advisories in place. It's good to check the U.S. Customs and Border Protection (CBP) or the Department of State's website before traveling.

5. Re-entry with Dual Citizenship: If you hold dual citizenship, always use your U.S. passport when entering the U.S., even if your other country's passport is more convenient for travel elsewhere.

6. Know Your Return Plan: While it’s not a legal requirement for U.S. citizens, having proof of onward or return travel can help avoid delays if you’re questioned about your intentions.

Updated June 4, 2025

The Presidential Proclamation: Restricting the Entry of Foreign Nationals provides an exception to the below from any travel ban.

1) Lawful premanent residents (green card holders)

2) Dual nationals traveling on passports from non-;isted countries

3) Holders of specific diplomative or NATO visas

4) Afghan Specal Immigrant Visa (SIV) holders

5) U.S. government employees with SIVS

6) Immigrant visas for persecuted athnic or religious minorities

Link to the Presidential Proclamation can be found here:
Restricting The Entry of Foreign Nationals to Protect the United States from Foreign Terrorists and Other National Security and Public Safety Threats – The White House

It is strongly recommend that all American citizens attempting to bring family members to the U.S. focus on submitting all required documents for their family members immigration cases.

You can see the current status of a pending immigrant visa case or make updates at: https://ceac.state.gov/IV/Login.aspx.  

Details on beginning an immigration petition can be found here: https://travel.state.gov/content/travel/en/us-visas/immigrate/family-immigration.html

Updated June 4, 2025

A Special Immigrant Visa for Afghans are for those who were employed by/on behalf of the U.S. Government. For more information on the steps required to initiate or support this process, visit the official SIV page shared below.

https://travel.state.gov/content/travel/en/us-visas/immigrate/special-immg-visa-afghans-employed-us-gov.html

If you have questions about a new SIV case, please contact AfghanSIVApplication@state.gov .

If you have questions about an active SIV case, please contact  NVCSIV@state.gov .

Travelers must have a valid U.S. visa in hand when arriving to an American Port of Entry.

Note: With no U.S. embassy in Afghanistan and with no CARE relocation efforts, it is the principal applicant’s responsibility to schedule an interview at a U.S. embassy which they are arrive at to finalize the visa process.

The Presidential Proclamation: Restricting the Entry of Foreign Nationals provides an exception to the below from any travel ban.

1) Lawful premanent residents (green card holders)

2) Dual nationals traveling on passports from non-;isted countries

3) Holders of specific diplomative or NATO visas

4) Afghan Specal Immigrant Visa (SIV) holders

5) U.S. government employees with SIVS

6) Immigrant visas for persecuted athnic or religious minorities

Link to the Presidential Proclamation can be found here:
Restricting The Entry of Foreign Nationals to Protect the United States from Foreign Terrorists and Other National Security and Public Safety Threats – The White House

It is strongly recommend that all American citizens attempting to bring family members to the U.S. focus on submitting all required documents for their family members immigration cases.

You can see the current status of a pending immigrant visa case or make updates at: https://ceac.state.gov/IV/Login.aspx.  

Details on beginning an immigration petition can be found here: https://travel.state.gov/content/travel/en/us-visas/immigrate/family-immigration.html

You can view an immigration visa case or make updates at https://ceac.state.gov/IV/Login.aspx.

Currently:
The USRAP was suspended by an executive order titled “Realigning the United States Refugee Admissions Program,” signed January 20, 2025. This order halted refugee admissions indefinitely.

The below information is outdated.

Instructions for U.S.-Based Media & U.S.-Based NGOs Afghan P2 Referrals: This page guides personnel working in U.S.-based NGOs or media organizations through constructing a P-2 referral package for Afghan nationals with whom they worked.

Employment Verification Form for Afghan P2 Referrals Made By US Media or US NGO: Fillable PDF which the U.S. NGO/media organization will submit to the U.S. State Department to verify employment (NOTE: Read ALL instructions before completing.)

Excel Format of Referral Form: Must be completed in English. (NOTE: Read ALL instructions before completing.)

The Executive Order 14163 has paused the refugee processing and Presidential Proclamation 10949 bans nationals from Afghanistan except for SIVs and family IV cases.
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The below information is no longer valid.

Humanitarian parole might be an option for Afghans that do not currently have a visa case in process with the United States, or they have a case currently in process, but no decision has been made.

Humanitarian parole is not a visa - it is simply a recognition by the U.S. government that an individual needs to enter the United States due to an emergency. Humanitarian parole allows for an individual to gain entry to the United States before they have a visa finalized. Individuals can have a sponsor apply on their behalf, or they can request parole on their own behalf.

Refugee inquiries: Information about the U.S. Refugees Admissions Program is available here: https://www.state.gov/u-s-refugee-admissions-program-priority-2-designation-for-afghan-nationals.

You may also seek asylum or refugee status via the United Nations by emailing AFGKA@unhcr.org.

Humanitarian Parole: You can find information about this program at the USCIS website page https://www.uscis.gov/humanitarian/information-for-afghans , under the topic heading “Humanitarian Parole.” 

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

Additional resources: Department of State information about U.S. government assistance from Afghanistan at https://www.state.gov/afghanistan-inquiries. 

USCIS resources for Afghan Nationals which include contacts for humanitarian parole, Refugees and asylum-seekers: https://www.uscis.gov/humanitarian/information-for-afghan-nationals

National Visa Center (NVC): https://travel.state.gov/content/travel/en/us-visas/immigrate/national-visa-center/nvc-contact-information.html

The following legal assistance resources have been gathered by Task Force Argo for your convenience, but they are not sponsored by or affiliated with Task Force Argo.

• Human Rights First: Project Afghan Legal Assistance (PALA)

• IRAP

• Immigration Advocates National Immigration Legal Services Directory

Updated June 2025

Please contact IRC at 1-212-551-3010

or

VRL@rescue.org

Previously:
The following resources are available for resettlement:

• U.S. Refugee Admissions Program: Reception and Placement

• R&P agency contacts

• Resettlement benefits for Humanitarian Parole

• United States Resettlement Partners

• UNHCR Afghanistan - Help for refugees and asylum-seekers

• USAHellooffers a map of legal help, resettlement resources, food & housing, healthcare & counseling, education, jobs, and more.

• USCRI - Resources for Afghan Allies

Currently:
There are no U.S. government resettlement support or services.

The Afghan Allies Safe Arrival Coalition matches travelers with volunteer groups who will help with resettlement support and services. The traveler must relocate to where the volunteers live in order to receive resettlement support and services.

Note: If you arrive to the U.S. on your own, we cannot match you with volunteers. The Afghan Allies Safe Arrival Coalition must match you before you arrive.

Check the status of your visa:
https://ceac.state.gov

Submit a question to State Department about your immigration case:
https://travel.state.gov/content/travel/en/us-visas/visa-information-resources/ask-nvc.html

Learn about immigration pathways to America by visiting State Department’s Afghanistan Inquiries webpage:
https://www.state.gov/afghanistan-inquiries

Learn about the International Refugee Assistance Project (IRAP):
https://support.iraplegalinfo.org/hc/en-us/sections/360008472712-U-S-Special-Immigrant-Visas-SIVs