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USCIS Continues Fee Exemptions and Expedited Processing for Afghan Nationals

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USCIS is extending and expanding fee exemptions and expedited processing for Afghan nationals on their immigration applications and petitions. The expansion of this program provides additional support to Afghan refugees and parolees. Eligible Afghan nationals should check USCIS.gov for current eligibility requirements and which applications qualify for the fee waiver and expedited handling.
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Today, U.S. Citizenship and Immigration Services (USCIS) announced it is extending and expanding previously announced filing fee exemptions and expedited application processing for certain Afghan nationals.

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