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General Information Recent Changes to U.S. Policies U.S. Parole Programs Legal Assistance From IRAP Family Reunification Information by Home Country or Region Information by Destination Country or Region
General Information
Recent Changes to U.S. Policies
U.S. Parole Programs
Legal Assistance From IRAP
Family Reunification
Information by Home Country or Region
Information by Destination Country or Region
  1. IRAP
  2. I have a question about refugee "status" or refugee immigration options
  3. U.S. Special Immigrant Visas (SIVs)

U.S. Special Immigrant Visas (SIVs)

  • What to Know about Chief of Mission (COM) Revocations for Lawful Permanent Residents (LPRs)
  • Information on Travel for Afghan Special Immigrant Visa Recipients: What to Know
  • Know Your Rights: Afghan & Iraqi Special Immigrant Visa (SIV) Holders Arriving to the United States Without Attorney Representation
  • I worked for the U.S. government in Iraq or Afghanistan. Am I eligible for an SIV?
  • What does the new SIV law mean for me? (31 July 2021)
  • What does the July 2022 change to the SIV process and removal of the I-360 petition mean for me?
  • How can I find a former employer or supervisor for my SIV application?
  • What do my recommendation and human resources letters need to include for my SIV application?
  • How do I find contract information for my SIV application?
  • What steps can I take while I am waiting for Chief of Mission (COM) approval?
  • How do I complete the form I-360 for an Iraqi or Afghan SIV?
  • How do I complete the DS-260 visa application for an Iraqi or Afghan SIV?
  • How should I prepare for an SIV interview at a U.S. embassy or consulate abroad?
  • I received a denial letter from COM. How do I appeal this decision?
  • I received a COM denial because I did not work as a translator or interpreter or perform sensitive and trusted duties.
  • Can my spouse and children receive SIVs?
  • How can I transfer my SIV application?
  • I am an Afghan SIV applicant inside the United States. How do I apply to get a green card (lawful permanent residence)?
  • Am I eligible for the new Afghan refugee program?
  • Can I be compensated for injuries from my employment with the United States in Iraq or Afghanistan?

The International Refugee Assistance Project (IRAP) is a global legal aid organization assisting refugees and displaced people. All of IRAP’s help is free. Learn more about IRAP here.

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