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Special Immigrant Visas for Afghans
An Overview of the Afghan SIV Program
Who Is This Course For?
Introduction to SIVs for Afghans (9:22)
Governing Law and Government Websites
Eligibility (8:51)
Mapping Out the Process
The Intersection of SIVs and Other Pathways (2:47)
Allies: A Podcast About the Afghan SIV Program
Step 1: The Chief of Mission (COM) Process
An Overview of the COM Process (6:11)
Checklist of Documents
Proving Required Employment (17:44)
Other COM Application Documents (5:25)
Template Emails and Letters
COM Adjudication and Appeals (8:52)
Step 2: The I-360 Process
Does My Client Need to File an I-360? July 2022 SIV Process Changes Explained (8:26)
An Overview of the I-360 Process (5:18)
Checklist of Forms and Documents
Sample I-360 & Instructions
Sample G-28
Template I-360 Cover Letter or Email
Where to File the I-360
Step 3 For Those Inside the U.S.: I-485 Application to Adjust to LPR Status
An Overview of the Process (5:52)
Template Cover Letters
Sample Forms
Checklist of Documents
Grounds of Inadmissibility (43:32)
The Medical Exam
The Adjustment Interview
Step 3 For Those Outside the U.S.: Applying for Immigrant Visa to Enter U.S. as an LPR
Introduction and Overview (2:28)
DS-260 Visa Applications (15:03)
Afghanistan Evacuations and Case Transfers (4:22)
SIV Visa Interviews (3:59)
Post-Interview SIV Processing (13:36)
Other SIV Consular Processing Resources
Sample Interview Notice
Sample Email Requesting Local Counsel
Guide: Preparing for the Arrival of SIVs
Afghan/Iraqi Translator/Interpreter Program: Section 1059
Eligibility under Section 1059 (12:49)
Template Letter of Recommendation from General/ FLAG Officer
Template 1059 SIV I-360 Cover Letter
Follow-to-Join and Family Reunification Options for SIV Holders
Overview & Derivative SIV Eligibility (9:34)
Follow-to-Join SIV Processing (11:31)
Other Family Reunification Pathways for Afghan SIV Holders (15:54)
Chart/Table on Family Reunification Options
SIV FTJ & Family Reunification Links
Additional Resources
Recommended SIV-Specific Resources
SIV Screening Checklist
IRAP Legal Assistance Clinic Toolkit
Humanitarian Parole for SIV Applicants
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COM Adjudication and Appeals
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