US Resumes Afghan Visa Processing Despite Expected Denials, Rights Group Says

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•The US resumed processing Afghan visa applications as of early April 2026.
•A rights group has stated that many of these visa applications will likely be denied.
•The visa processing affects Afghan nationals seeking to leave Afghanistan or reunite with family in the US.

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▸If the US government increases approvals of Afghan visas more Afghan nationals could relocate to the US, potentially easing humanitarian pressures in Afghanistan

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MEMiddle East EyeUS resumes processing Afghan visas that will result in denials, says rights group

The United States has restarted processing visas for Afghan applicants, according to a rights group, but many of these applications are expected to be denied. This development affects Afghan nationals seeking refuge or relocation, impacting their prospects amid ongoing challenges in Afghanistan. The visa processing resumption comes amid continued concerns over the humanitarian situation and US immigration policies toward Afghans.