rocky41_7

Hi everyone,

I know the war in Ukraine is consuming a lot of attention right now, but I don’t want to let the spotlight drop off the situation in Afghanistan.

Afghan refugees in the United States have been granted Temporary Protected Status (TPS) by the Biden Administration (3/16/22). This is very good news, but we need to keep action coming.

As it sounds, TPS is not a permanent solution. For Afghans who are unable or unwilling to return home, there needs to be a clear, reasonable path towards permanent residency and/or citizenship in the United States.

Once again I would urge you to reach out to your Congresspeople, to express approval for the TPS designation and to ask them to take further steps to protect Afghan immigrants. An Afghan Adjustment Act or similar legislation would do a lot to make it easier for Afghans to remain in the United States without fear of forced repatriation.