Written by: Karim Fayez :درین بخش راجع به این سوالات بحث می کنیم 1- آیا می توانيم بعد از اخذ ویزه مستقیماً بدون همکاری ای او ام به امریکا بیایيم و از کمک های دولت مستفید شویم؟ 2- کدام ایالات برای زندگی بهتر است؟ 3- چی مقدار پول نیاز است تا همراه خود داشته باشیم؟ 4- قبل از سفر به طرف …
Category: SIV Information
Reuniting Refugee and Asylee Families in the United States
The International Human Rights Clinic at the University of Southern California, working in partnership with the International Refugee Assistance Project (IRAP), is providing free legal assistance to refugees and their family members in the U.S. who want to reunite. If you are a refugee, asylee, Green Card holder, or a U.S. Citizen and have family members in another country who …
Report of Afghan SIV Program – July 2018
The latest quarterly Afghan SIV report has been published for July 2018. The following is a summarized version of the official report. The full official report can be found at: Report of Afghan SIV Program – July 2018 Visas Issued In Fiscal Year 2017 ( October 1, 2016 to September 30, 2017), US State Department issued: 4,120 principal applicant visas. 12,050 …
How to Apply for Resettlement Benefits (IOM)? May 2023 Updated Version
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 …
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. …
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 …
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.
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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Interview Documents Explained
This blog post attempts to simplify and explain the documents listed in the SIV interview letter for US Embassy Kabul. Lets examine the typical list first. Part 1 This letter is requesting following documents from the SIV applicant: Unexpired Afghan electronic passport for everyone in the case, including children. Two passport photos for everyone measuring 5 cm x 5 cm. …