DHS Announces Upcoming Re-parole Process for Afghan Nationals

On May 5, 2023 the Department of Homeland Security (DHS) announced it is establishing a process to re-parole eligible Afghan nationals so they can continue living and working legally in the United States. Beginning in June, Afghan nationals who arrived in the United States under humanitarian parole through Operation Allies Welcome (OAW) will be able to request a re-parole through online and paper filing. As with any parole request, these requests will be considered on a case-by-case basis for urgent humanitarian reasons and significant public benefit.

Afghan nationals are encouraged to pursue a permanent status in the United States for which they may be eligible, including through the Special Immigrant and Asylum processes, and are encouraged to create or update online accounts on myUSCIS.  More information about services and programs available to Afghan nationals can be found here on USCIS’s webpage dedicated to this information.