Re-parole for Resettled Afghans in the U.S.
On May 5, 2023, the Department of Homeland Security (DHS) established a re-parole process for Afghans resettled in the United States so they can continue living and working legally in the U.S. Beginning in June, Afghan nationals who came to the U.S. on parole through OperationAllies Welcome (OAW) will be able to request another 2-year parole and work permit through an online application or paper filing. While we do not know what the application process will entail and what the exact requirements may be, below is a list of resources and guides that will help resettled Afghans and their families prepare in advance of the re-parole applications rollout.
Video Guides to create a USCIS online account
Based on information from USCIS, Afghan nationals who came to the U.S. on parole through Operation Allies Welcome (OAW) will be able to request another 2-year parole and work permit through an online application or paper filing. The following USCIS video guides provide step-by-step instructions in Pashto and Dari/Farsi on how to create an online MyUSCIS account. Once the account is created, individual Afghan applicants can submit their re-parole application through their MyUSCIS account and can track the progress of their application.
How to Create a USCIS Account (English)
How to Create a USCIS Online Account (Pashto)
Step-by-step Guide on Updating Applicant Address with USCIS
The U.S. Government requires Afghan applicants to update and report their address to USCIS to help ensure that all correspondence and important notices and documents are mailed to the right place. The Immigrant Legal Services for Afghan Arrivals (ILSAA) has prepared the following step-by-step guides to help resettled Afghans in the U.S. update and report their address:
Justice Department Resources for Afghans on Their Employment Rights
Download resources in Dari and Pashto from the Department of Justice’s Immigrant & Employee Rights Section offers resources for Afghan nationals on how to identify and report employment discrimination.
Resources on Avoiding Immigration Scams
Amid many reported incidents of immigration scams targeting resettled Afghans in the US. As a response, USCIS has put together valuable resources in Dari/Farsi and Pashto to ensure resettled Afghans know their rights, aware of immigration scams that may target them, and seek appropriate guidance.
How to Create a USCIS Online Account (Dari/Farsi)