State Department

State vs. S.A.M.: Fighting Unexplained Afghan SIV Denials

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IRAP Files Lawsuit Over Denial of Special Immigrant Visas for Afghans What is the background of the case? Five Afghan nationals working with U.S. mission denied access to the Special Immigrant Visa (SIV) program. State Department refused Chief of Mission (COM) approval without providing a required explanation. Applicants left in the dark about eligibility and … Read more

Exclusive: Afghan Allies Take Legal Action Against State Department for SIV Denials

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Five Afghan nationals and the International Refugee Assistance Project (IRAP) took legal action against the State Department for denying Chief of Mission (COM) applications required in the Special Immigrant Visa (SIV) process without proper explanation, jeopardizing their safety. What are the Plaintiffs Seeking? The opportunity to challenge denials for Afghan allies. The required written explanations … Read more