The number of Afghan nationals applying for US Special Immigrant Visas has hit 100,000, according to a refugee group. Full story, here.
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16 Republicans reportedly opposed a bill to grant 8,000 Special Immigrant Visas to Afghans. Full story, here.
The Israeli envoy to Washington says a deal for Israel to join the US visa waiver scheme is ‘close’. Full story, here.
A migrant surge at the US-Mexico border saw nearly 250,000 people apprehended by US immigration authorities in July. Full story, here.
In a landmark move, US immigrants can now access green cards and Social Security numbers at the same time. Full story, here.
More than 100,000 US green cards could go to waste in 2021 amid slow processing times and a fast approaching deadline. Full story, here.