Read this guide for an overview of the most relevant immigration pathways available to Afghan nationals who left Afghanistan after U.S. troops withdrew from Afghanistan in August 2021.
Topic: Adjustment of Status (I-485)
Congressional Research Service: Permanent Immigration Options for Afghans with Immigration Parole
This report covers temporary immigration relief, permanent immigration options, the option of new adjustment of status mechanism, Afghan adjustment of status legislation, Biden administration proposals, and more.
U.S. Citizenship and Immigration Services: Policy Manual Volume 7 Adjustment of Status
Policy guidance on adjustment of status, including family-based adjustment, employment-based adjustment, special immigrant-based adjustment, and more.
U.S. Citizenship and Immigration Services: Policy Manual Chapter 7 – Special Immigrant Juveniles
For a list of legal authorities of Special Immigrant Juvenile (SIJ) visa classification, consult USCIS Policy Manual Chapter 7. Learn about eligibility requirements, bars to adjustment, and more.
U.S. Citizenship and Immigration Services: Green Card Based on Special Immigrant Juvenile Classification
Noncitizens in the United States who want to apply for lawful permanent resident status based on Special Immigrant Juvenile (SIJ) classification can gain information here.
U.S. Citizenship and Immigration Services: Information for Afghan Nationals (دری) (پښتو)
Read an overview of legal permanent solutions, gain information about employment authorization, learn about humanitarian parole, and more.