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Afghan Adjustment Act

USA118th CongressS-2327| Senate 
| Updated: 7/13/2023
Amy Klobuchar

Amy Klobuchar

Democratic Senator

Minnesota

Cosponsors (17)
Jeanne Shaheen (Democratic)Bill Cassidy (Republican)Markwayne Mullin (Republican)Thomas Tillis (Republican)Richard J. Durbin (Democratic)Jack Reed (Democratic)Jerry Moran (Republican)James E. Risch (Republican)Christopher A. Coons (Democratic)Angus S. King (Independent)Lindsey Graham (Republican)Roger F. Wicker (Republican)Kyrsten Sinema (Independent)Robert Menendez (Democratic)Richard Blumenthal (Democratic)Mike Crapo (Republican)Lisa Murkowski (Republican)

Judiciary Committee

  • Introduced
  • In Committee
  • On Floor
  • Passed Chamber
  • Enacted
Afghan Adjustment Act This bill provides lawful permanent resident status (also known as green cards ) to certain individuals who supported the U.S. mission in Afghanistan and addresses related issues. Generally, to be eligible for a green card under this bill, an Afghan national must be (1) lawfully admitted into the United States, or (2) paroled into the United States on or after July 30, 2021. Any individual who was admitted or paroled after this bill's enactment is eligible only if the Department of Homeland Security (DHS) determines that the individual provided support to the U.S. mission in Afghanistan. DHS must provide a green card to an eligible individual who applies and meets certain requirements, including vetting requirements. The bill also authorizes special immigrant visas for certain Afghan nationals who supported the U.S. mission in Afghanistan while serving in certain capacities, including an individual who (1) served in the Afghan Air Force or certain other branches of the Afghan armed forces, or (2) was a female member of certain entities in the Afghanistan National Defense and Security Forces. To be eligible, such an individual must receive a recommendation from the Department of Defense (DOD). DOD must review the applicant's relevant records, including service records, after receiving a recommendation request. (Special immigrant visa holders qualify for a green card after meeting certain criteria.) The bill also authorizes a special immigrant visa for an Afghan national who is the parent or sibling of a member or veteran of the U.S. Armed Forces.
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Bill from Previous Congress

S 117-4787
Afghan Adjustment Act
Jul 13, 2023

Latest Companion Bill Action

HR 118-4627
Introduced in House
Jul 13, 2023
Introduced in Senate
Jul 13, 2023
Read twice and referred to the Committee on the Judiciary.
  • Bill from Previous Congress

    S 117-4787
    Afghan Adjustment Act


  • July 13, 2023

    Latest Companion Bill Action

    HR 118-4627
    Introduced in House


  • July 13, 2023
    Introduced in Senate


  • July 13, 2023
    Read twice and referred to the Committee on the Judiciary.

Immigration

Related Bills

  • HR 118-4627: Afghan Adjustment Act
  • S 118-2324: Ensuring American Security and Protecting Afghan Allies Act

Afghan Adjustment Act

USA118th CongressS-2327| Senate 
| Updated: 7/13/2023
Afghan Adjustment Act This bill provides lawful permanent resident status (also known as green cards ) to certain individuals who supported the U.S. mission in Afghanistan and addresses related issues. Generally, to be eligible for a green card under this bill, an Afghan national must be (1) lawfully admitted into the United States, or (2) paroled into the United States on or after July 30, 2021. Any individual who was admitted or paroled after this bill's enactment is eligible only if the Department of Homeland Security (DHS) determines that the individual provided support to the U.S. mission in Afghanistan. DHS must provide a green card to an eligible individual who applies and meets certain requirements, including vetting requirements. The bill also authorizes special immigrant visas for certain Afghan nationals who supported the U.S. mission in Afghanistan while serving in certain capacities, including an individual who (1) served in the Afghan Air Force or certain other branches of the Afghan armed forces, or (2) was a female member of certain entities in the Afghanistan National Defense and Security Forces. To be eligible, such an individual must receive a recommendation from the Department of Defense (DOD). DOD must review the applicant's relevant records, including service records, after receiving a recommendation request. (Special immigrant visa holders qualify for a green card after meeting certain criteria.) The bill also authorizes a special immigrant visa for an Afghan national who is the parent or sibling of a member or veteran of the U.S. Armed Forces.
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Timeline

Bill from Previous Congress

S 117-4787
Afghan Adjustment Act
Jul 13, 2023

Latest Companion Bill Action

HR 118-4627
Introduced in House
Jul 13, 2023
Introduced in Senate
Jul 13, 2023
Read twice and referred to the Committee on the Judiciary.
  • Bill from Previous Congress

    S 117-4787
    Afghan Adjustment Act


  • July 13, 2023

    Latest Companion Bill Action

    HR 118-4627
    Introduced in House


  • July 13, 2023
    Introduced in Senate


  • July 13, 2023
    Read twice and referred to the Committee on the Judiciary.
Amy Klobuchar

Amy Klobuchar

Democratic Senator

Minnesota

Cosponsors (17)
Jeanne Shaheen (Democratic)Bill Cassidy (Republican)Markwayne Mullin (Republican)Thomas Tillis (Republican)Richard J. Durbin (Democratic)Jack Reed (Democratic)Jerry Moran (Republican)James E. Risch (Republican)Christopher A. Coons (Democratic)Angus S. King (Independent)Lindsey Graham (Republican)Roger F. Wicker (Republican)Kyrsten Sinema (Independent)Robert Menendez (Democratic)Richard Blumenthal (Democratic)Mike Crapo (Republican)Lisa Murkowski (Republican)

Judiciary Committee

Immigration

Related Bills

  • HR 118-4627: Afghan Adjustment Act
  • S 118-2324: Ensuring American Security and Protecting Afghan Allies Act
  • Introduced
  • In Committee
  • On Floor
  • Passed Chamber
  • Enacted