U.S. Congress Reintroduces Bill to Provide Permanent Residency for Afghan Allies

The U.S. Congress has reintroduced a bipartisan bill offering a path to permanent residency for Afghan allies who supported American missions and now face danger.

Two U.S. lawmakers have introduced a bipartisan bill titled the Afghan Adjustment Act to provide a legal pathway for thousands of Afghan evacuees to gain permanent residency in the United States. These individuals were brought to the U.S. after the 2021 military withdrawal under emergency circumstances.

The bill targets Afghans currently living in the U.S. under temporary humanitarian parole. If passed, it would allow those who pass security vetting to apply for lawful permanent residence, addressing the legal uncertainty many face.

The legislation proposes creating a special interagency task force led by the U.S. State Department to coordinate processing, expand eligibility lists, and restore consular services both virtually and in-person. It also mandates responses to Congressional requests about Special Immigrant Visa (SIV) and refugee program applications.

Importantly, the bill calls for expanding eligibility to include Afghan Special Forces, Air Force members, and relatives of U.S. service members and veterans. It also requests that the SIV program be extended through at least December 31, 2029.

Jason Crow, a co-sponsoring Congressman and veteran of the Afghanistan war, said he owes his life to Afghan allies who served alongside American forces. His colleague, Rep. Mariannette Miller-Meeks, stressed the urgent need to protect those now facing Taliban threats.

Veterans’ organizations and refugee advocates have voiced strong support. AMVETS Executive Director Joseph Chenelly said the bill is essential to honoring U.S. commitments to its wartime allies.

If passed, the bill would shield many Afghans from deportation amid growing concerns that the returning Trump administration may dismantle protections. It also reaffirms America’s responsibility to those who risked their lives for its missions.

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