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Afghan Allies Protection Act of 2023

USA118th CongressHR-3808| House 
| Updated: 6/5/2023
Jason Crow

Jason Crow

Democratic Representative

Colorado

Cosponsors (34)
Nikema Williams (Democratic)John Garamendi (Democratic)Jared F. Golden (Democratic)Mikie Sherrill (Democratic)Steve Womack (Republican)Patrick Ryan (Democratic)Zachary Nunn (Republican)Ilhan Omar (Democratic)Greg Landsman (Democratic)Brad R. Wenstrup (Republican)Eric Swalwell (Democratic)Steve Cohen (Democratic)Scott H. Peters (Democratic)Delia C. Ramirez (Democratic)Ted Lieu (Democratic)Ro Khanna (Democratic)James R. Baird (Republican)Daniel S. Goldman (Democratic)Gregory W. Meeks (Democratic)Dean Phillips (Democratic)Jahana Hayes (Democratic)Anna G. Eshoo (Democratic)Ami Bera (Democratic)Eleanor Holmes Norton (Democratic)Mary Gay Scanlon (Democratic)Brandon Williams (Republican)Jamie Raskin (Democratic)James P. McGovern (Democratic)Earl Blumenauer (Democratic)Seth Moulton (Democratic)Jared Moskowitz (Democratic)Josh Gottheimer (Democratic)Jamaal Bowman (Democratic)Mike Levin (Democratic)

Judiciary Committee

  • Introduced
  • In Committee
  • On Floor
  • Passed Chamber
  • Enacted
Afghan Allies Protection Act of 2023 This bill makes an additional 20,000 special immigrant visas available to eligible citizens or nationals of Afghanistan who assisted U.S. efforts there and addresses related issues. (Generally, these visas are available to individuals who were employed in Afghanistan by the U.S. government or the International Security Assistance Force for at least one year.) Specifically, the bill expands the window of eligibility for meeting certain requirements for such visas. Currently, an applicant must complete the employment requirements by the end of 2024, and the bill extends this window to the end of 2029. Similarly, the bill extends the deadline to apply for a visa with the Chief of Mission from the end of 2024 to the end of 2029. The bill also makes these visas available to otherwise eligible individuals who could not complete the employment requirements due to an injury sustained during the employment. The bill also addresses the processing of these visas, including by (1) requiring each relevant federal agency to designate a senior official to oversee the integrity and efficiency of visa processing; (2) authorizing the use of virtual video meetings to sign applications and to give oaths; (3) requiring the Department of State to reimburse applicants for the cost of medical examinations required by immigration law, if the applicant petitions for such reimbursement; and (4) requiring the State Department to develop a strategy to address pending applications.
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Timeline

Bill from Previous Congress

HR 116-2796
Afghan Allies Protection Act of 2019

Bill from Previous Congress

HR 117-3513
Afghan Allies Protection Act of 2021
Jun 1, 2023

Latest Companion Bill Action

S 118-1786
Introduced in Senate
Jun 5, 2023
Introduced in House
Jun 5, 2023
Referred to the House Committee on the Judiciary.
  • Bill from Previous Congress

    HR 116-2796
    Afghan Allies Protection Act of 2019


  • Bill from Previous Congress

    HR 117-3513
    Afghan Allies Protection Act of 2021


  • June 1, 2023

    Latest Companion Bill Action

    S 118-1786
    Introduced in Senate


  • June 5, 2023
    Introduced in House


  • June 5, 2023
    Referred to the House Committee on the Judiciary.

Immigration

Related Bills

  • S 118-1786: Afghan Allies Protection Act of 2023

Afghan Allies Protection Act of 2023

USA118th CongressHR-3808| House 
| Updated: 6/5/2023
Afghan Allies Protection Act of 2023 This bill makes an additional 20,000 special immigrant visas available to eligible citizens or nationals of Afghanistan who assisted U.S. efforts there and addresses related issues. (Generally, these visas are available to individuals who were employed in Afghanistan by the U.S. government or the International Security Assistance Force for at least one year.) Specifically, the bill expands the window of eligibility for meeting certain requirements for such visas. Currently, an applicant must complete the employment requirements by the end of 2024, and the bill extends this window to the end of 2029. Similarly, the bill extends the deadline to apply for a visa with the Chief of Mission from the end of 2024 to the end of 2029. The bill also makes these visas available to otherwise eligible individuals who could not complete the employment requirements due to an injury sustained during the employment. The bill also addresses the processing of these visas, including by (1) requiring each relevant federal agency to designate a senior official to oversee the integrity and efficiency of visa processing; (2) authorizing the use of virtual video meetings to sign applications and to give oaths; (3) requiring the Department of State to reimburse applicants for the cost of medical examinations required by immigration law, if the applicant petitions for such reimbursement; and (4) requiring the State Department to develop a strategy to address pending applications.
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Timeline

Bill from Previous Congress

HR 116-2796
Afghan Allies Protection Act of 2019

Bill from Previous Congress

HR 117-3513
Afghan Allies Protection Act of 2021
Jun 1, 2023

Latest Companion Bill Action

S 118-1786
Introduced in Senate
Jun 5, 2023
Introduced in House
Jun 5, 2023
Referred to the House Committee on the Judiciary.
  • Bill from Previous Congress

    HR 116-2796
    Afghan Allies Protection Act of 2019


  • Bill from Previous Congress

    HR 117-3513
    Afghan Allies Protection Act of 2021


  • June 1, 2023

    Latest Companion Bill Action

    S 118-1786
    Introduced in Senate


  • June 5, 2023
    Introduced in House


  • June 5, 2023
    Referred to the House Committee on the Judiciary.
Jason Crow

Jason Crow

Democratic Representative

Colorado

Cosponsors (34)
Nikema Williams (Democratic)John Garamendi (Democratic)Jared F. Golden (Democratic)Mikie Sherrill (Democratic)Steve Womack (Republican)Patrick Ryan (Democratic)Zachary Nunn (Republican)Ilhan Omar (Democratic)Greg Landsman (Democratic)Brad R. Wenstrup (Republican)Eric Swalwell (Democratic)Steve Cohen (Democratic)Scott H. Peters (Democratic)Delia C. Ramirez (Democratic)Ted Lieu (Democratic)Ro Khanna (Democratic)James R. Baird (Republican)Daniel S. Goldman (Democratic)Gregory W. Meeks (Democratic)Dean Phillips (Democratic)Jahana Hayes (Democratic)Anna G. Eshoo (Democratic)Ami Bera (Democratic)Eleanor Holmes Norton (Democratic)Mary Gay Scanlon (Democratic)Brandon Williams (Republican)Jamie Raskin (Democratic)James P. McGovern (Democratic)Earl Blumenauer (Democratic)Seth Moulton (Democratic)Jared Moskowitz (Democratic)Josh Gottheimer (Democratic)Jamaal Bowman (Democratic)Mike Levin (Democratic)

Judiciary Committee

Immigration

Related Bills

  • S 118-1786: Afghan Allies Protection Act of 2023
  • Introduced
  • In Committee
  • On Floor
  • Passed Chamber
  • Enacted