Effective November 27, 2025, all visa issuances to Afghan nationals applying with an Afghan passport are paused until further notice. This includes Afghan Special Immigrant Visas (Afghan SIVs).
Afghan nationals who would like to qualify for a Special Immigrant Visa (SIV) must meet the requirements listed in the pages below. Please refer to the Steps of the Afghan SIV Process and the Chief of Mission Approval Instructions for more information. SIV recipients qualify for lawful permanent residence in the United States and the eventual opportunity to apply to become a U.S. citizen.
