Afghanistan, Aug. 6 -- The U.S. Congress has reintroduced a bipartisan bill offering a path to permanent residency for Afghan allies who supported American missions and now face danger.
Two U.S. lawmakers have introduced a bipartisan bill titled the Afghan Adjustment Act to provide a legal pathway for thousands of Afghan evacuees to gain permanent residency in the United States. These individuals were brought to the U.S. after the 2021 military withdrawal under emergency circumstances.
The bill targets Afghans currently living in the U.S. under temporary humanitarian parole. If passed, it would allow those who pass security vetting to apply for lawful permanent residence, addressing the legal uncertainty many face.
The legislation propos...