U.S.:

• Search for non-profit legal service providers in the U.S. based on area code

• https://www.immigrationlawhelp.org/ 

• Contact your member of congress for immediate help and potential assistance with evacuation of family members

• https://www.house.gov/representatives/find-your-representative 
• Representative Andy Kim (D-NJ) RepKimEvac@mail.house.gov or (202) 225-4765
• Senator Tom Cotton (501) 223-9081 or evac@cotton.senate.gov
• Repatriation assistance for people who fall into the following categories:

• U.S. Citizen with a valid U.S. passport; Legal Permanent Resident with an unexpired Permanent Resident Card (Green Card); non-U.S. Citizen awaiting an Immigrant Visa; non-U.S. Citizen and non-LPR adult parent or guardian accompanying a U.S. citizen or LPR minor child.
• https://forms.office.com/pages/responsepage.aspx?akid=2346.2171809.BN266p&id=dFDPZv5a0UimkaErISH0S0jG7jCPVrpAs2b5YumFx6FUOUNBS0lPNFk1SjhEQzBRRDlXS0NXNFM1WCQlQCN0PWcu&rd=1&t=2 

• P-2 and P-1 refugee admissions programs

• For certain Afghans who were employed by the government, government-funded program, U.S. based media organization or NGO and their families
• If you worked for a U.S.-based media organization or U.S.-based nongovernmental organization (NGO) project that was not funded by a U.S. government agency, you must be referred by the senior-most U.S. citizen employee of the media organization or NGO’s headquarters in the United States (e.g., CEO, Executive Director, etc.). This senior-most U.S. citizen employee will need to submit information and supporting documents about you, your eligible employment, and your family members for a referral.
• Relevant links:

• https://www.state.gov/u-s-refugee-admissions-program-priority-2-designation-for-afghan-nationals/
• https://www.wrapsnet.org/documents/Information%20for%20Afghan%20Nationals%20Regarding%20Priority%202%20(P-2)%20Designation.pdf
• https://www.wrapsnet.org/documents/Instructions%20%20for%20U.S.-Based%20Media%20&%20U.S.-Based%20NGOs%20Afghan%20P2%20Referrals.pdf 

• Special Immigrant Visas for Afghans

• Certain Afghans who assisted the U.S. government or its contractors and their families
• Relevant links:

• https://travel.state.gov/content/travel/en/us-visas/immigrate/special-immg-visa-afghans-employed-us-gov.html

• Humanitarian Parole

• Requires both a financial sponsor in the U.S. and evidence of exceptional humanitarian need
• Entry into the U.S. is temporary. The maximum parole period is 365 days.
• After you enter the U.S., you can apply for another immigration status, including by filing for asylum. If you are not successful, you may be required to leave the U.S.
• You cannot apply for public benefits while in parole status.
• https://www.uscis.gov/forms/explore-my-options/humanitarian-parole 
• DOD Parole

• https://www.aila.org/File/Related/DOD%20Form%20Significant%20Public%20Benefit%20Parole.pdf
• https://www.aila.org/File/Related/DOD%20Parole%20Program.pdf 

• How to apply for humanitarian parole from IRAP

• https://support.iraplegalinfo.org/hc/en-us/articles/360057037651-How-do-I-apply-for-humanitarian-parole-in-the-U-S- 

• Family Reunification

• https://www.uscis.gov/family/family-of-refugees-and-asylees 
• https://www.uscis.gov/family/family-of-us-citizens

• IRAP resources
• AILA resources

• Resettlement agencies and other organizations that need local assistance and donations for arriving refugees:

• Church World Service
• International Rescue Committee
• USCRI
• Lutheran Immigration and Refugee Services
• Resettlement agencies in your area

CANADA

• Supporting Vulnerable Afghans - Canadian government

• Eligibility

• You’re an Afghan national and your employment involved a significant and/or enduring relationship with the Government of Canada, which could be, but is not limited to

• interpreters who worked with the Canadian Armed Forces
• local staff who currently or used to work at the Embassy of Canada to Afghanistan

• If eligible, email Canada-Afghanistan@international.gc.ca. Your email must include:

• your full name (include any nicknames you may have had)
• your date of birth
• your email address
• your phone number
• a description of your work with the Government of Canada or the Canadian Armed Forces in Afghanistan, including:

• your job title or position
• your identification number, if you had one
• the name(s) of your Canadian point(s) of contact (if possible)

• a copy of your passport and the passport for each eligible family member travelling with you (if possible)
• Attach any documents you have that show you worked with the Government of Canada.

• Volunteer to help arriving refugees - Canadian government

UNITED KINGDOM

• Certain Afghans who assisted the government - UK government website

PAKISTAN

• Journalists and Media Personnel:

• The Pakistani embassy in Kabul is facilitating visas for journalists and media personnel in Afghanistan. Contact the press counsellor on whatsapp at 00923222807863.

INDIA

• e-Emergency X-Misc Visa: Afghans can apply online for fast-track visas for emergency rehabilitation for an initial period of 6 months. Questions can be directed to the Ministry of External Affairs via email at MEAHelpdeskIndia@gmail.com or phone at 919717785379.

LAST UPDATED AUGUST 18, 2021 by volunteers from Afghan Diaspora for Equality and Progress