Support Our Afghan Partners Act of 2023
This bill directs the U.S. government to expedite processing for Afghan nationals who aided U.S. missions in Afghanistan and face Taliban threats. It specifically targets special immigrant visa applicants and refugee referrals approved under Priority 2 Designation, including those still in Afghanistan or in third countries. The bill requires the State Department, in coordination with Homeland Security, to surge consular capacity (e.g., adding staff at embassies) to reduce processing times while maintaining security vetting. It does not change eligibility but mandates faster processing for already-approved cases. The law applies directly to Afghan nationals with U.S. government ties who remain at risk.
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Dec 2023
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Introduced Dec 22, 2023
Last action Dec 22, 2023
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Dec 22, 2023
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Referred to the House Committee on the Judiciary.
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Dec 22, 2023
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1 primary · 1 co-sponsor
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