Tag: afghanistan
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Biden Administration Extends Relief to Afghans in the US
The Department of Homeland Security (DHS) has announced that they will allow Afghans who are currently in the U.S. to stay in the country under Temporary Protected Status (TPS), a form of humanitarian relief. TPS applies to those who would face extreme hardship if they returned to their country of origin due to wars or […]Read More -
U.S. Citizens Can File Form I-130 Petitions on Behalf of Afghan, Ethiopian, and Ukrainian Immediate Relatives Fleeing Conflict
According to the U.S. Department of State, if you are a U.S. citizen who is physically present overseas with immediate family members from Ukraine, Ethiopia, or Afghanistan, you may request to locally file a Form I-130 petition at the nearest U.S. embassy or consulate that can process immigrant visas. This new ruling applies only to […]Read More -
DHS Announces Streamlined Processing for Afghan Nationals as They Resettle in the U.S.
The Department of Homeland Security (DHS) has announced that it will exempt filing fees and begin to streamline the application processing for Afghan nationals who were paroled into the United States for humanitarian reasons after July 30th, 2021. The DHS will streamline the process through the Operation Allies Welcome program, which is an ongoing effort […]Read More
