On September 27, 2024, U.S. Citizenship and Immigration Services (USCIS) announced that it is extending and expanding some previously announced filing fee exemptions and expedited application processing for certain Afghan nationals. “This will help Afghan nationals continue to resettle and, in many cases, reunite with family in the United States. It will enable USCIS to more quickly process requests for long-term status, status for immediate relatives, and associated services,” the agency said.
Afghan nationals paroled into the U.S. on or after July 30, 2021, are eligible for the fee exemptions and streamlined processing through the dates listed in the stakeholder message.