Tell Congress to pass the Afghan Adjustment Act
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John, 

This time of year is my favorite because it's an opportunity to open
my home and doors to my friends and family - hosting holiday dinners,
parties, baking cookies, watching movies, and spending quality time with
those I love most.

This year, I've seen this spirit of welcoming and generosity not only
in my e-mail inbox with invitations to cookie swaps and movie marathons,
but also in how communities across the country have welcomed Afghan
evacuees into their communities.

**Embrace the seasonal spirit of welcome: Take action and tell**

**Congress to pass the Afghan Adjustment Act.**

****

Communities across the U.S. are welcoming Afghan evacuees with open arms
this holiday season: From organizing sing-alongs
 to
performing the Nutcracker

for these new neighbors, Americans are embracing a spirit of welcome.

Yet, evacuees still face uncertainty: many are still awaiting permanent
resettlement and have only been granted parolee status - which only
grants temporary permission to enter and remain in the U.S. for two
years.

It is critical for Congress to pass legislation that would protect these
evacuees because obtaining asylum or other relief may be extremely
difficult for many of them. Given existing backlogs in the asylum
system, as well as the fact that many Afghans were advised to destroy
needed documents associating them to the U.S. mission to evade the
Taliban, Congress must act to resolve the long-term status of these
people and provide them an expedited pathway to lawful permanent
residence. Without it, these individuals face an uncertain future; even
potentially having to return to Afghanistan, or waiting years to obtain
asylum in a backlogged system. 

These Afghans fleeing violence and persecution deserve an opportunity to
rebuild their lives in safety - without the fear and limitations
associated with uncertain immigration status. 

**Take action and send a message of welcome this holiday season: tell
Congress to immediately pass an Afghan Adjustment Act that would allow
Afghan parolees to have an opportunity to seek lawful permanent resident
status.**

****

Thanks for all you do,

Rebecca Wall

**Vice President of Digital Communications**

**National Immigration Forum **

 

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