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Afghan Special Immigrant Visa
Special immigrant visas for certain Afghan nationals who worked with or on behalf of the U.S. government or allied forces and face serious threats because of that work.
Requires current verification · Editorial record dated 10/20/2026 · Not lawyer review or an eligibility decision. Check current official instructions.
Who this is for
Afghan nationals with qualifying U.S.-affiliated employment and a documented serious threat.
Program rules, remaining visa numbers and processing locations change frequently; verify current operations on the official pages.
Common problems
Documentation
Employment letters, HR records and threat evidence drive the case; start gathering them early and keep copies safe.