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Tell Congress: Reopen the Afghan SIV Program! On January 1, 2026, Presidential Proclamation 10998 suspended the issuance of Special Immigrant Visas (SIVs) to eligible, fully-vetted Afghan allies. This leaves our closest wartime allies at risk of violent retribution by the very terrorists the proclamation seeks to address. It is key that your Members of Congress hear from you – their constituent – that keeping the promise to our Afghan allies by reopening the Afghan SIV progr

WASHINGTON – As the Department of Defense confirms the completion of U.S. military withdrawal from Iraqi federal territory, No One Left Behind urges the Administration to exempt Special Immigrant Visa (SIV) applicants from the recently announced suspension of immigrant visa processing. The U.S. Government first announced this planned withdrawal on September 27, 2024. The State Department's January 15, 2026, announcement pauses immigrant visa processing for nationals of 75 co

WASHINGTON — Today’s Senate Judiciary Committee hearing reconfirmed that the Special Immigrant Visa program balances America’s commitment to wartime allies and rigorous vetting and national security concerns. As veterans, military spouses, and diplomatic leaders each shared with the committee, the Afghan Special Immigrant Visa (SIV) program remains a national security imperative that demands bipartisan commitment, not partisan recrimination. "We are grateful that the Committe

WASHINGTON –  No One Left Behind is closely monitoring reports that the U.S. State Department will pause immigrant visa processing for 75 countries, including Iraq and Afghanistan, beginning January 21. The suspension, announced via public reporting, will continue indefinitely while the Department reviews screening procedures. We are deeply concerned by this development and its potential new impacts on Iraqi allies who served alongside U.S. troops and are currently completing

STATEMENT FOR THE RECORD Andrew Sullivan Executive Director, No One Left Behind SENATE JUDICIARY COMMITTEE, SUBCOMMITTEES ON BORDER SECURITY AND IMMIGRATION AND ON CRIME AND COUNTERTERRORISM “Biden’s Afghan Parolee Program – A Trojan Horse with Flawed Vetting and Deadly Consequences” January 14, 2026 Chairs Cornyn and Hawley, Ranking Members Padilla and Durbin, and Members of the Committee: I join you in mourning Army Specialist Sarah Beckstrom and in praying for Air Force S

WASHINGTON — Combat veterans who served alongside Afghan allies are calling on the Senate Judiciary Committee to preserve the integrity of the Afghan Special Immigrant Visa (SIV) program ahead of Wednesday's hearing on Afghan evacuations, emphasizing critical distinctions that risk being lost in the aftermath of tragedy. The Jan. 14 hearing, titled "Biden's Afghan Parolee Program: A Trojan Horse with Flawed Vetting and Deadly Consequences," follows the Nov. 26 attack that ki

Official Statement to NOLB Clients December 01, 2025 We know the recent developments around Special Immigrant Visa (SIV) processing have caused uncertainty. At this stage, verified information remains limited. We are awaiting official guidance to understand what these changes mean, which will allow us to provide accurate advice on next steps for the community. In the meantime, please take the following steps to stay prepared: Monitor your email closely Watch for any updates

Official Statement from No One Left Behind on the Presidential Proclamation on the expanded travel ban: December 16, 2025 Today’s Presidential Proclamation, as written, risks ending the exemption that has so far allowed America’s closest wartime allies, Afghan Special Immigrant Visa (SIV) holders, to finish their journey to safety. The policy change would go into effect on January 1, 2026. The proclamation would prevent relocation of Afghans who worked directly on behalf of

Official Announcement: Mandatory Deadline for New Chief of Mission (COM) Applications December 10, 2025 Dear friends, This is an important update regarding the Special Immigrant Visa (SIV) program and the upcoming mandatory deadline for new Chief of Mission (COM) applications. Final Deadline: December 31, 2025 The last day to submit a new COM application, DS-157, is December 31, 2025. Any application submitted after this date will not be accepted unless the United States Co