The Biden administration plans to allow Afghan evacuees to stay in the U.S. for two more years.
Eligible Afghans, those who were admitted under Operation Allies Welcome, now known as Enduring Welcome, can apply to renew their parole classification with USCIS in June. Still, parole does not establish a pathway to permanent status, so DHS again stated that Afghan nationals should consider other avenues for obtaining permanent status in the United States. USCIS will open at least five support centers across the U.S. to help support Afghan evacuees and provide information about their immigration options.
The decision comes as the White House and bipartisan lawmakers have pushed Congress to allow Afghans to become permanent residents. However, the Afghan Adjustment Act lacked support from congressional Republicans who say the Biden administration did not adequately vet the evacuees.
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