Once a determination is made, your Form I-589 will either be accepted or rejected based on a set of factors. Learn what happens next.
Resource Type: Policy and Guidance
U.S. Citizenship and Immigration Services: Direct Filing Addresses for Form I-130, Petition for Alien Relative
Whether filing Form I-130 online or by U.S. mail, find out where to send the form based on the applicant’s state of residence.
U.S. Citizenship and Immigration Services: Terrorism-Related Inadmissibility Grounds Exemptions (TRIG)
Learn about exemptions, including material support under duress, solicitation under duress, group-based exemptions to date, and much more.
U.S. Citizenship and Immigration Services: Asylum Procedures for Minor Children
Find out requirements for applying for asylum as an unaccompanied child. Learn about court hearings and questions to expect from an asylum officer.
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.
U.S. Citizenship and Immigration Services: Afghan Operation Allies Welcome (OAW) Parolee Asylum-Related Frequently Asked Questions (دری) (پښتو)
Learn about asylum, including how to apply, who can be included on a claim, interview tips and how to find out the status of a case on this FAQ page.
U.S. Department of State: Family Reunification for Afghans (دری) (پښتو)
Learn about different immigration options for family reunification.
U.S. Department of State Bureau of Consular Affairs: Special Immigrant Visas (SIVs) for Afghans
Review the latest important notices, including petition changes and program updates, from the Department of State. Access DS-157 instructions and FAQs on DS-260.
U.S. Citizenship and Immigration Services: TPS Designated Country: Afghanistan
Learn when to file for TPS, where to file, how to avoid scams, and other immigration options.
Department of Homeland Security (DHS) and Department of State (DOS): Announce Exemptions Allowing Eligible Afghans to Qualify for Protection and Immigration Benefits
Read about DHS and DOS’s allowance of immigration benefits for vulnerable Afghans who have supported and worked with the United States in Afghanistan.