In 2021, after the chaotic withdrawal from Afghanistan following the Taliban’s takeover, the United States evacuated over 80 thousand of our Afghan brothers and sisters who now don’t have permanent pathways to residency. Additionally, thousands of our Afghan allies are left behind in country and are constantly living in fear. The situation feels helpless, but the good news is, there is a way we can help. In 2022, a bipartisan bill was introduced in congress that has the power to achieve our desired outcome. This bill–the Afghan Adjustment Act–is of the utmost importance because it would do a couple of critical things. For example, the Afghan Adjustment Act would create a path to permanent status for every Afghan evacuated to the U.S. since August 2021. This would allow them to keep building their lives here - pursuing careers, enrolling their kids in school, becoming a part of communities across America-without fear of being deported and having to leave once their two years of temporary status run out.

The Act would also expand eligibility for Special Immigrant Visas (SIVs), expanding the reach of this important and valuable path to safety for America's most committed allies and their families still stuck on the ground in Afghanistan.
Additionally, this Act includes very specific language on strong vetting and security assessment requirements that would need to be met for every applicant, a component that is supported by Republicans and Democrats alike who are focused on ensuring America's national security.
Finally, the Act would create more accountability for the executive branch and require the creation of an Interagency Task Force to oversee the complex policies and processes needed for America's ongoing relocation and resettlement of its Afghan allies.
Put simply, this bill is the single greatest piece of legislation needed to create critical change for our Afghan allies.
And that’s why, to advocate for the passage of this legislation, countless fellow Veterans, fellow Afghans, everyday Americans, and Human First Coalition stood firewatch outside the US Capitol for over 45 days and drove over 7,600 miles to campaign for the passage of this legislation.

Today, the fight to pass the AAA continues, but Human First Coalition remains dedicated to the cause and looks forward to another shot at passage this spring.