US to revise resettlement policy for Afghans: Official
2 years, 3 months ago

US to revise resettlement policy for Afghans: Official

Al Jazeera  

The US will stop – with a few exceptions – admitting Afghans on humanitarian parole that grants temporary entry but no lawful permanent residence. The administration’s “commitment to our Afghan allies is enduring”, the senior administration official said on Wednesday while briefing reporters on changes to the relocation policy, according to a report by Reuters news agency. Under the changes, the official said, the US will stop – with a few exceptions – admitting Afghans on humanitarian parole, a special programme that grants temporary entry but no pathway to lawful permanent residence. The revised policy, the official said, will focus on relocating to the US immediate family members of US citizens, green card holders and Afghans with Special Immigrant Visas granted to those at risk of Taliban retaliation because they worked for the US government. “It is for us, too.” The revised policy follows months of talks between the administration and the AfghanEvac coalition of groups that help evacuate and resettle Afghans in the US.

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AP sources: Biden to allow Afghans to stay longer in US
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AP sources: Biden to allow Afghans to stay longer in US

Associated Press  

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Al Jazeera  

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The Hindu  

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Associated Press  

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2 years, 9 months ago

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Associated Press  

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Al Jazeera  

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Al Jazeera  

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The Independent  

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What’s next for Afghans who fled to the United States?
3 years, 1 month ago

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Al Jazeera  

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Huff Post  

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‘Majority’ of Afghans who worked for the US and applied for visas were likely left behind, State Department official says
3 years, 3 months ago

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CNN  

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3 years, 4 months ago

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CNN  

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Associated Press  

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3 years, 4 months ago

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India TV News  

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3 years, 6 months ago

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CNN  

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