The US State Department has rolled out a tool for Afghans in the US under parolee status to begin the process of reunifying with their family members, a State Department spokesperson says.
During the US withdrawal from Afghanistan in 2021 many Afghans fled the country on evacuation flights, fearful of the Taliban takeover. Due to the chaotic rush out of the country, which proved deadly for many Afghans, many families were separated from their loved ones. With this new form tens of thousands of Afghans who came to the US around that time are eligible to apply for reunification with their immediate relatives.
The announcement was welcomed by an organization that supports Afghans settling in the US. “This impacts every Afghan the US brought here under parole status who still has family in Afghanistan eligible for reunification. Afghans who fit that description should complete the form now and Afghans in other categories should visit the family reunification landing page and follow the instructions there,” said Shawn VanDiver, a Navy veteran and founder of #AfghanEvac.
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