Afghan Adjustment Act

# Afghan Adjustment Act Summary **What the Bill Would Do:** The Afghan Adjustment Act would allow certain Afghan nationals who were evacuated to the United States to adjust their immigration status and obtain permanent residency (green cards). This would primarily affect Afghan interpreters, government workers, and their families who fled Afghanistan after the 2021 U.S. withdrawal and Taliban takeover. The bill aims to provide a pathway for these individuals to become lawful permanent residents without having to return to their home country to complete standard immigration processing. **Who It Affects:** The bill targets Afghan evacuees who are currently in the U.S.

on temporary status, including those on special visa programs (like the Special Immigrant Visa program). These are primarily Afghans who worked with the U.S. military and government and faced security risks due to their association with American forces. **Current Status:** As of now, the bill remains in committee and has not yet been voted on by the full House of Representatives. This means it is still in the early legislative process and would need committee approval before advancing further.