In August 2021, President Biden directed the Department of Homeland Security to lead implementation of Operation Allies Welcome. Operation Allies Welcome is an ongoing, coordinated effort by the federal government to support vulnerable Afghans, including those who worked alongside the United States in Afghanistan, as they safely resettle in the United States.
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Information about Operation Allies Welcome
- Department of Homeland Security Operation Allies Welcome
- Operation Allies Welcome Fact Sheet (PDF)
- USCIS Information for Afghan Nationals
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Education
- FAFSA Eligibility for Afghan Arrivals
- Helping Children Cope After Coming to a New Country (Dari) (PDF)
- Helping Children Cope After Coming to a New Country (English) (PDF)
- Helping Children Cope After Coming to a New Country (Pashto) (PDF)
- Resources to Orient Afghans to K-12 Education in the U.S.
- Switchboard Toolkit: Supporting Afghan Students in Schools & Youth Programs (PDF)
- US Department of Education Resources for Afghan Students and Families
Employment
- Employment Information Regarding Afghan Special Immigrant Visa Holders and Parolees
- U.S. Employer’s Guide to Hiring Afghan Refugees (PDF)
- Upwardly Global
Health
- Health Coverage Information for Afghans (English and Dari) (PDF)
- Health Coverage Options for Afghan Evacuees (November 2021) (PDF)
- Working with the Newly-Arrived Afghans: Cultural Competency for Healthcare Providers (PDF)
Legal
- Asylum Toolkit for Pro Se Afghan Applicants (Dari) (PDF)
- Asylum Toolkit for Pro Se Afghan Applicants (English) (PDF)
- Asylum Toolkit for Pro Se Afghan Applicants (Pashto) (PDF)
- Guide to Afghan Legal Status Options (USA Hello)
- Tahirih Justice Center Toll-free Afghan Asylum Helpline
- Temporary Protected Status for Afghan Nationals FAQ (PDF)
Other
- Migration and Policy Institute: Determining Federal Assistance for Afghan Evacuees
- Office of Refugee Resettlement Afghan Assistance Resources
- Switchboard Round-Up of Resources for Serving Afghan Evacuees
- USA Hello Information on Immigration and Benefits for Afghan Evacuees
- USAHello Afghan Resource Center
- USCIS Information for Afghan Nationals
- USCRI Resources for Afghan Allies
