Afghanistan
Download Resource What You Need to Know about the Afghan SIV Petition Change (July 2022)
Guidnace on Afghan special immigrant visa (SIV) petition change.
US Government Policy
Afghanistan
External Resource Guidance for Afghan SIV
USCIS policy manual on Afghan nationals.
Afghanistan
Download Resource Introduction to Afghan Parole
NCC legal orientation materials.
Afghanistan, Asylum / Withholding / CAT
Download Resource Pre-hearing Conferences Memorandum (June 2022)
An memorandum on pre-hearing conferences.
Afghanistan, Asylum / Withholding / CAT
Download Resource USCIS Records Reveal Systemic Disparities in Asylum Decisions (May 2022)
This report discusses the current administration’s urgent need to act to address racial inflatable boxing ring, nationality, and asylum office-based disparities in asylum adjudication.
Afghanistan
Download Resource Afghan OAW Record Request Process (Mar 2022)
DOD medical records from OAW.
Afghanistan, Public Benefits & Social Services
Download Resource Benefits for Afghan Parolees (Mar 2022)
Information sheet on the benefits for Afghan humanitarian parolees.
Afghanistan
Download Resource Employment Information for Afghan SIV Holders and Parolees (Mar 2022)
This fact sheet, issued by the Immigrant and Employee Rights Section (IER), provides general information about employment rights.
Asylum / Withholding / CAT
Download Resource USCIS: TRIG Instructor Guide (2012)
TRIG instructions guide.
Afghanistan
External Resource
Asylum / Withholding / CAT
Download Resource TRIG Exemptions Implemented to Date (Jan 2022)
A presentation on TRIG exemptions to date.
Asylum / Withholding / CAT
Download Resource USCIS: DHS Implements Exemption Authority for Certain TRIG Grounds for Cases with Administratively Final Orders (Oct 2008)
Fact sheet on cases in removal proceedings.