Greetings, 

It has been three years since the United States’ withdrawal from Afghanistan, and we still have not provided many of our allies with a permanent pathway to remain in the United States and continue to rebuild their lives with stability. The U.S. military evacuated over 123,000 people from Afghanistan – including tens of thousands of Afghan allies, refugees, parolees, and their families. 

For two decades, prior to the fall of Kabul to the Taliban in August 2021, our Afghan allies put their lives and their families’ lives at risk to help the U.S. military in our efforts to defeat al Qaeda and the Taliban. The United States has yet to fulfill our promise of providing them with safety and stability by giving them legal permanent resident status. There are approximately 80,000 Afghans at risk due to their direct connection to the U.S. military and diplomatic efforts. Many others are still suffering. 

Congress and the Biden administration must pass adjustment legislation to deliver on the promises made to our Afghan allies. The Afghan Adjustment Act (AAA) was first introduced in the Senate in August 2022 and was later reintroduced in both chambers of Congress in July 2023. The legislation was inserted into multiple spending bills but then removed, so we still await passage. 

The United States must remain a reliable and trusted partner that stands by the democratic ideals it professes. In the past, Congress has successfully enacted various status adjustment acts. Our Afghan allies deserve one too. 

Join us in continuing to urge your members of Congress to pass adjustment legislation for Afghans.  

Stay hopeful and committed, 

Oula