Resettlement Partners-
Please see these important Updates for the APA Program.
Walk-In Procedures for APA Cases
Effective immediately, Afghans granted humanitarian parole into the United States on or after August 15th, 2021 who do not travel to their final destination on an IOM-booked flight may request APA benefits after arrival.
Eligible individuals must request APA benefits within 90 days of departing a Safe Haven (or within 90 days of being granted parole for those who did not reside on a Safe Haven). Resettlement staff should strongly encourage and counsel APA beneficiaries to ensure that they are in compliance with the conditions of their parole, including ensuring they receive all required vaccinations and medical screenings if they were not completed at a Safe Haven.
Resources for this process include:
All of these documents are available in the APA Section on MRS Connect.
Webinar Registration: Afghan Legal Status and Eligibility
Thursday, October 14th from 3:00-4:00PM EST
Join USCCB, CLINIC, and the Migration Policy Institute (MPI) for a webinar on Afghan legal status and eligibility. CLINIC will discuss the legal status of the Afghan arrivals, including those who arrived with immigrant visas and those who have been granted humanitarian parole. Further, this webinar will discuss legal options for them moving forward, including applying for adjustment of status or asylum. MPI will review eligibility for federal services and benefits that may be available to arriving Afghan evacuees, including mainstream health and other public benefits, and issues and opportunities in assisting arriving evacuees in connecting to these services and benefits.
Facilitators:
- Elizabeth Carlson, Senior Attorney, CLINIC
- Mark Greenberg, Director, Human Services Initiative, Migration Policy Institute
In Solidarity and Appreciation,
Rachel Pollock
Director, Resettlement Services
USCCB| Migration and Refugee Services
