Immigration Resources
If you know of someone currently trying to leave the country, it is very helpful to have a Visa from one of several countries currently running relief flights. The best resource we've found so far is Leaving Afghanistan, AlliedAirlift21 & visasforafghans.net – so we suggest going through these sites first.
Resources by nation-state for those seeking to leave Afghanistan, will be updated as more information becomes available: https://t.co/huyTiiVlED These countries are accountable for those that stood with them. #Afghanishtan #Kabul #AfghanWomen.
— Maisie McCormack (@tweetsbymaisie) August 17, 2021
This google doc also contains lots of useful information and looks to still be updating: Immigration Relief for Afghans.
US Immigration Resources
State’s New Task Force (AMCITS, LES, Partner Countries, SIVS)
- atf-tf1@groups.state.gov
- ACTF@state.gov (focused on SIV relocations)
- 202-485-1888 (24/7)
The other contact info for LL is a drop box: HAfghanInquiries@state.gov. It is being monitored 24/7 and you will get a reply back with what to do
Other Useful US Links
Other Countries Immigration Resources
- India Visa
- Canada Resettlement Program email canada-afghanistan@international.gc.ca with required personal info, highlighting role as a human rights defender or anyone who has worked with the government of Canada. Group of 5 - A Group of Five (G5) is five or more Canadian citizens or permanent residents who have arranged to sponsor a refugee living abroad to come to Canada.
Legal Assistance
- International Refugee Assistance Project
- Afghan Immigration- Spojmie Nasiri
- US Attorney for Afghans Pro-Bono
- Artistic Freedom Initiative: Legal Services for At-Risk Artists program