Afghan Adjustment Act

Path to Permanent Residency: Eligible individuals present in the U.S., such as those paroled after July 30, 2021, can have their status adjusted to permanent resident status (Section 4(a)).

Support for Afghan Allies in Afghanistan: The bill establishes a process for "Afghan allies" to apply for and be referred to the United States Refugee Admissions Program, even while located in Afghanistan (Section 5(c)).

Family Reunification: Parents or legal guardians can obtain conditional permanent resident status if their child was an eligible individual who was under 18 and unaccompanied (Section 4(l)).

Expanded Visa Eligibility: The bill expands special immigrant visa categories to include parents, brothers, or sisters of members of the Armed Forces or veterans (Section 7(a)).

Financial Relief for Applicants: The Secretary is prohibited from charging fees for the initial issuance of status documents or employment authorization documents (Section 4(o)).

Resettlement Assistance: Individuals admitted under the Afghan allies provision are eligible for resettlement assistance and benefits similar to those provided to refugees (Section 7(f)(4)).

Conditional Nature of Status: Individuals granted permanent residence under this Act receive it on a "conditional basis," meaning the status could be terminated if certain determinations are made (Section 4(b)(2)).

Risk of Removal: The Secretary maintains the authority to place individuals with conditional status into removal proceedings if they are found to be deportable (Section 4(e)).

Requirement for Assessments: Before status is granted, the Secretary must conduct an assessment of the individual's admissibility, which is described as being equivalent in rigor to a refugee assessment (Section 4(c)(1)).

Limited Appeals for Denials: For those seeking classification as an Afghan ally, the review process for a denial of a request for referral is limited to a single written appeal (Section 5(c)(4)(A)).