Updated: May 8, 2023 Please watch the tutorial video on how to fill out the forms here: Refugee Benefits Tutorial (IOM) If you would like to participate in the R&P Program, you must complete, sign, and return scanned copies of the following two forms: Refugee Benefits Election Form – June 2021 version Special Immigrant Visa Biodata Form (DS-234) – June …
Year: 2018
Yellow Card Questions and Clarifications
This post attempts to answer and clarify the most commonly asked questions regarding the “Yellow Card” issued after embassy visa interview. What does Yellow Card mean and what does it say? Yellow Card is issued after completing your US embassy visa interview. It has your name and case number (KBL #) along with instructions to check your case status. …
Visa Program for British Interpreters in Helmand
The UK Government has extended its relocation scheme for Afghan interpreters that served alongside British Forces in Helmand, Afghanistan for another six years. The eligibility criteria for the Relocation Offer under the scheme are that the LES (Locally Employed Staff) must have been: employed directly by the UK government at the time of their redundancy in a role which took them regularly …
Legal Help for Translators and Contractors Injured in Afghanistan
Translators and contractors who work with the United States Forces in Afghanistan and other dangerous places have certain rights and privileges including insurance coverage under Defense Base Act. A lot of Afghans that were injured or killed did not get proper medical care and compensation or were denied completely. If you know someone who is injured while working with US …
How to Apply for Diversity Visa (Green Card Lottery)?
Do you want to know how to apply for a #DiversityVisa? Follow the guidelines in this video: ow.ly/STRaB #DV2020 ow.ly/STRaB :میخواهید به ویزۀ لاتری ایالات متحده درخواستی بدهید؟ برای رهنمای لازم این ویدیو را ببینید ow.ly/STRaB :غواړي د متحده ایالاتو د لاټرۍ ویزې لپاره غوښتنلیک وسپاري؟ د لازمې لارښوونې لپاره دغه ویډیو وګورئ Original Source from U.S. Embassy Kabul Facebook page:
Afghanistan Police Certificates Are Not Required
Often times, Afghan SIV applicants get confused about the Afghanistan police certificate requirement. Per US State department’s guideline, Afghan applicants do not need Afghanistan police certificate for visa processing because they are not acceptable due to their unreliability.
Tutorial for Green Card Lottery Application
The following Green Card Lottery Application video tutorial is contributed by Fayaz Sameh.
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California Driving Handbook in English and Farsi
The California Driving Handbook in English and Farsi version has been made available for download at these links: English version: California Driver Handbook – English Farsi version: California Driver Handbook – Farsi Download California DMV Farsi sample tests here: http://www.dmvtestinfarsi.com For Virginia Driving Handbook in Dari, visit: Virginia Driving Handbook – Dari Note: These driving handbooks are valid only for the state of California and Virginia. If …
Adding Newborn Child to SIV Case
Please email NVCSIV@state.gov to request adding your newborn child to your SIV case. In the email include the following items: Child’s birth certificate (translated and original tazkira). If using electronic tazkira, then scan both sides, and no need to translate. Child’s Afghan electronic passport copy. Principal applicant’s full name, date of birth, and case number. The name of the person writing …
How Does a Bill Become a Law?
Many people are unaware about the process a bill goes through in the US Congress to get passed and become a law. Knowing this process will help Afghans understand the process SIV and immigration bills must go through, how it passes and why it fails sometimes.
The process is explained in the info-graphic and video below. Make sure to watch the video. As always, don’t forget to share this post!
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