<div class="vt" data-vt-cat="immigrant-visas" data-vt-code="SIV"> <div class="vt-crumbs"><nav class="vt-wrap" aria-label="Breadcrumb"><a href="/">Home</a><span>›</span><a href="/immigrant-visas">Immigrate</a><span>›</span><span>SIV</span></nav></div> <section class="vt-dhead"><div class="vt-wrap"> <div class="vt-badges"><span>Immigrant</span><span>Special immigrant</span><span>Nationality-specific</span><span>Numerical limit</span><span>No visa fee</span></div> <h1><span>SIV</span> Afghan and Iraqi Special Immigrant Visas</h1> <p class="vt-lede">Immigrant visas for Afghans and Iraqis who worked for or on behalf of the U.S. government, and for Afghan and Iraqi translators and interpreters.</p> <div class="vt-dmeta"><span>Last reviewed <strong>Oct 1, 2026</strong></span><span>Sources: Department of State</span><a href="/corrections?page=/visa/siv">Report an error</a></div> </div></section> <section class="vt-dbody"> <nav class="vt-jump" aria-label="On this page"><a href="#overview">Overview</a><a href="#qualify">Who qualifies</a><a href="#duration">Duration</a><a href="#fees">Fees</a><a href="#processing">Processing</a><a href="#steps">Steps</a><a href="#documents">Documents</a><a href="#dependents">Dependents</a><a href="#greencard">After arrival</a><a href="#related">Related</a><a href="#faq">FAQ</a><a href="#sources">Sources</a><a href="#changes">Changes</a></nav> <nav class="vt-toc" aria-label="On this page"><div class="h">On this page</div><ul><li><a href="#overview">Overview</a></li><li><a href="#qualify">Who qualifies</a></li><li><a href="#duration">Duration & extensions</a></li><li><a href="#fees">Fees</a></li><li><a href="#processing">Processing time</a></li><li><a href="#steps">Application steps</a></li><li><a href="#documents">Required documents</a></li><li><a href="#dependents">Dependents & family</a></li><li><a href="#greencard">After you arrive</a></li><li><a href="#related">Related visas</a></li><li><a href="#faq">Common questions</a></li><li><a href="#sources">Official sources</a></li><li><a href="#changes">Recent changes</a></li></ul></nav> <article class="vt-art"> <div class="vt-glance"><h2>At a glance</h2><dl><div><dt>Afghan COM application deadline</dt><dd>December 31, 2025 (closed)</dd></div><div><dt>Afghan visas remaining</dt><dd>5,978 principals (as of March 31, 2026)</dd></div><div><dt>Iraqi program</dt><dd>Closed to new applicants since September 30, 2014</dd></div><div><dt>Iraqi visas remaining</dt><dd>212 principals (as of March 31, 2026)</dd></div><div><dt>Translator program</dt><dd>Up to 50 visas a year; active</dd></div><div><dt>Visa and petition fees</dt><dd>$0 for these Afghan and Iraqi SIVs</dd></div></dl></div> <div class="vt-callout"><strong>Afghan SIVs suspended under Proclamation 10998.</strong> Since January 1, 2026, visa issuance to nationals of Afghanistan is fully suspended, and the Afghan SIV exception that existed under Proclamation 10949 is no longer available. Applicants may still apply and interview but may be ineligible for issuance; case-by-case national-interest exceptions are possible (<a href="https://travel.state.gov/content/travel/en/News/visas-news/suspension-of-visa-issuance-to-foreign-nationals-to-protect-the-security-of-the-united-states.html" target="_blank" rel="noopener">State notice</a>). Iraq is not listed in the proclamation.</div> <h2 id="overview" class="s">Overview</h2> <p class="b">Three related programs lead to permanent residence. The Afghan SIV program (Afghan Allies Protection Act of 2009, as amended) covers Afghans employed by or on behalf of the U.S. government or by ISAF/Resolute Support; its cases, like Iraqi section 1244 cases, receive the SQ classification. The Iraqi SIV program (Refugee Crisis in Iraq Act of 2007, section 1244) covers Iraqis employed by or on behalf of the U.S. government in Iraq. A third program (section 1059 of the FY 2006 NDAA) covers Iraqi and Afghan translators and interpreters, classified SI (<a href="https://www.ecfr.gov/current/title-22/section-42.11" target="_blank" rel="noopener">22 CFR 42.11</a>).</p> <p class="b">The Afghan program’s last extension (Pub. L. 118-47, March 23, 2024) added 12,000 visas and set a December 31, 2025 deadline to apply for Chief of Mission (COM) approval; missing documents had to be submitted by June 5, 2026 (<a href="https://travel.state.gov/content/travel/en/us-visas/immigrate/special-immg-visa-afghans-employed-us-gov.html" target="_blank" rel="noopener">State</a>). State’s <a href="https://travel.state.gov/content/dam/visas/SIVs/Quarterly-Congressional-Afghan-SIV-Report-Q2-FY2026.pdf" target="_blank" rel="noopener">Q2 FY 2026 report</a> lists 44,522 Afghan SIV numbers used and 5,978 remaining for principals as of March 31, 2026, with one principal and two derivatives issued that quarter.</p> <p class="b">The Iraqi program has been closed to new applicants since the September 30, 2014 COM deadline; up to 2,500 principal visas could be issued after January 1, 2014 and 212 remained as of March 31, 2026 (<a href="https://travel.state.gov/content/dam/visas/SIVs/Quarterly-Congressional-Iraqi-SIV-Report-Q2-FY2026.pdf" target="_blank" rel="noopener">Q2 FY 2026 report</a>). That report notes U.S. Embassy Baghdad suspended routine consular services on February 28, 2026. The translator program offers up to 50 visas a year and <a href="https://travel.state.gov/content/travel/en/us-visas/immigrate/siv-iraqi-afghan-translators-interpreters.html" target="_blank" rel="noopener">remains active</a>.</p> <h2 id="qualify" class="s">Who qualifies</h2> <h3 class="s">Afghan SIV (employment-based)</h3> <ul class="b"><li>Afghan citizen or national</li><li>At least 12 months of employment in Afghanistan between October 7, 2001 and December 31, 2024, by or on behalf of the U.S. government or directly by ISAF/Resolute Support</li><li>Faithful and valuable service documented in a letter of recommendation from a supervisor</li><li>Chief of Mission approval (new applications closed December 31, 2025)</li></ul> <h3 class="s">Iraqi SIV (employment-based)</h3> <ul class="b"><li>Iraqi national employed by or on behalf of the U.S. government in Iraq for at least one year between March 20, 2003 and September 30, 2013</li><li>Faithful and valuable service documented by a supervisor’s recommendation, and an ongoing serious threat as a consequence of that employment</li><li>COM approval — the application deadline was September 30, 2014</li></ul> <h3 class="s">Iraqi or Afghan translator/interpreter</h3> <ul class="b"><li>Iraqi or Afghan national who worked directly with the U.S. Armed Forces or under COM authority as a translator or interpreter for at least 12 months</li><li>Favorable written recommendation from a General or Flag Officer in the supported unit’s chain of command, or from the Chief of Mission</li><li>Background check and screening by the U.S. Armed Forces or the COM</li></ul> <h2 id="duration" class="s">Duration & extensions</h2> <table class="vt-kv"><tbody><tr><th scope="row">Status granted</th><td>Lawful permanent residence on admission</td></tr><tr><th scope="row">Green card validity</th><td>Typically 10 years (<a href="https://www.uscis.gov/i-9-central/form-i-9-resources/handbook-for-employers-m-274/70-evidence-of-employment-authorization-for-certain-categories/71-lawful-permanent-residents-lpr" target="_blank" rel="noopener">USCIS M-274</a>)</td></tr><tr><th scope="row">If visa numbers run out</th><td>NVC holds approved Afghan cases unless more visas become available (<a href="https://travel.state.gov/content/travel/en/us-visas/immigrate/special-immg-visa-afghans-employed-us-gov/afghan-faq.html" target="_blank" rel="noopener">State FAQ</a>)</td></tr><tr><th scope="row">Path to citizenship</th><td>Generally after 5 years as a permanent resident</td></tr></tbody></table> <h2 id="fees" class="s">Fees</h2> <p class="vt-feesintro">These programs are largely fee-exempt, per State and USCIS fee schedules on October 1, 2026.</p> <div class="vt-scroll"><table class="vt-fees"><thead><tr><th>Fee</th><th class="amt">Amount</th><th>Who pays</th><th>Notes</th></tr></thead><tbody> <tr><td>Form I-360 petition</td><td class="amt">$0</td><td>—</td><td>Exempt for Afghan and Iraqi U.S.-government employees and Afghan/Iraqi translators or interpreters (<a href="https://www.uscis.gov/g-1055?topic_id=97282" target="_blank" rel="noopener">USCIS fee schedule</a>).</td></tr> <tr><td>Immigrant visa application fee (DS-260)</td><td class="amt">$0</td><td>—</td><td>“Certain Iraqi and Afghan special immigrant visa applications”: no fee (<a href="https://travel.state.gov/content/travel/en/us-visas/visa-information-resources/fees/fees-visa-services.html" target="_blank" rel="noopener">State</a>).</td></tr> <tr><td>USCIS Immigrant Fee</td><td class="amt">$0</td><td>—</td><td>Iraqi and Afghan special immigrants are <a href="https://www.uscis.gov/g-1055?topic_id=97241" target="_blank" rel="noopener">exempt</a>.</td></tr> <tr><td>Form I-485 (adjustment in the U.S.)</td><td class="amt">$0</td><td>—</td><td>Exempt for these Afghan and Iraqi categories and derivatives (<a href="https://www.uscis.gov/g-1055?topic_id=97286" target="_blank" rel="noopener">USCIS</a>).</td></tr> </tbody></table></div> <p class="vt-foot">Medical exam costs are set by panel physicians. State’s translator-program page still mentions “payment for filing the petition”; the current USCIS fee schedule lists $0 for Afghan and Iraqi translators and interpreters.</p> <h2 id="processing" class="s">Processing time</h2> <dl class="vt-cards"><div><dt>Afghan principals remaining</dt><dd>5,978</dd><dd class="n">As of March 31, 2026 (<a href="https://travel.state.gov/content/dam/visas/SIVs/Quarterly-Congressional-Afghan-SIV-Report-Q2-FY2026.pdf" target="_blank" rel="noopener">State Q2 FY 2026 report</a>).</dd></div><div><dt>Iraqi principals remaining</dt><dd>212</dd><dd class="n">As of March 31, 2026 (<a href="https://travel.state.gov/content/dam/visas/SIVs/Quarterly-Congressional-Iraqi-SIV-Report-Q2-FY2026.pdf" target="_blank" rel="noopener">State Q2 FY 2026 report</a>).</dd></div><div><dt>Translator program</dt><dd>50 per year</dd><dd class="n">Statutory annual limit since FY 2009.</dd></div></dl> <p class="b">State’s quarterly reports say COM processing for Afghan cases was paused after an attack on two National Guard members in Washington, D.C., and resumed on a limited basis in late January 2026. Processing times vary by case.</p> <h2 id="steps" class="s">Application steps</h2> <ol class="vt-steps"><li><span class="num">1</span><div><div class="tt">Chief of Mission approval (employment programs)</div><div class="tx">Afghan and Iraqi employment-based applicants first needed COM approval. New Afghan applications closed December 31, 2025 and Iraqi applications September 30, 2014; COM denials may be appealed once within 120 days.</div></div></li><li><span class="num">2</span><div><div class="tt">File Form I-360 with USCIS</div><div class="tx">With COM approval (or, for translators, the General/Flag Officer or COM recommendation), file Form I-360 at no cost.</div></div></li><li><span class="num">3</span><div><div class="tt">National Visa Center processing</div><div class="tx">After I-360 approval, NVC creates the case; each applicant completes Form DS-260 and submits civil documents by email to NVC.</div></div></li><li><span class="num">4</span><div><div class="tt">Interview outside Afghanistan or Iraq</div><div class="tx">U.S. Embassy Kabul suspended operations on August 31, 2021; Afghan applicants interview at another post. Iraqi applicants may also need to interview outside Iraq.</div></div></li><li><span class="num">5</span><div><div class="tt">Issuance and travel</div><div class="tx">If issued, the SIV holder is admitted as a permanent resident. Afghan nationals are currently subject to the Proclamation 10998 suspension unless an exception applies.</div></div></li></ol> <h2 id="documents" class="s">Required documents</h2> <div class="vt-docs"><div><h3>Typical requirements</h3><ul><li><span>COM approval letter (employment programs) or General/Flag Officer or COM recommendation (translators)</span></li><li><span>Proof of nationality (passport, national ID or tazkera, with certified English translation)</span></li><li><span>Employment verification and supervisor’s letter of recommendation</span></li><li><span>Passport biodata pages, birth and marriage documents for each family member</span></li><li><span>Police certificates where required; Form DS-0234 biodata form and the Refugee Benefits Election Form for each family member</span></li></ul></div></div> <h2 id="dependents" class="s">Dependents & family</h2> <p class="b">The principal’s spouse and unmarried children under 21 may receive derivative SIVs. Under Pub. L. 117-31 (July 30, 2021), surviving spouses and children of Iraqi principals who had applied for COM approval can also qualify; the I-360 and fee exemptions extend to surviving spouses and children of deceased Afghan and Iraqi principals (<a href="https://www.uscis.gov/g-1055?topic_id=97282" target="_blank" rel="noopener">USCIS fee schedule</a>).</p> <h2 id="greencard" class="s">After you arrive</h2> <p class="b">SIV holders become lawful permanent residents when admitted, and may elect resettlement benefits similar to refugees (applicants submit a Refugee Benefits Election Form to NVC).</p> <div class="vt-gsteps"><div><div class="k">Step 1</div><div class="tt">Green card delivery</div><div class="tx">No USCIS Immigrant Fee is due for Iraqi and Afghan special immigrants; the card is mailed after admission.</div></div><div><div class="k">Step 2</div><div class="tt">Naturalization</div><div class="tx">Most permanent residents may apply for citizenship after <a href="https://www.govinfo.gov/content/pkg/USCODE-2024-title8/html/USCODE-2024-title8-chap12-subchapIII-partII-sec1427.htm" target="_blank" rel="noopener">five years</a> of continuous residence, with physical presence for at least half that time.</div></div></div> <h2 id="related" class="s">Related visas</h2> <div class="vt-rel"><a href="/visa/eb-4"><div class="c">EB-4</div><div class="n">Special immigrants</div><div class="tx">The broader special-immigrant preference, including other SIV types.</div></a><a href="/visa/tps"><div class="c">TPS</div><div class="n">Temporary Protected Status</div><div class="tx">Humanitarian status for nationals of designated countries.</div></a><a href="/visa/sb-1"><div class="c">SB-1</div><div class="n">Returning resident</div><div class="tx">For permanent residents stuck abroad over a year.</div></a><a href="/visa/dv"><div class="c">DV</div><div class="n">Diversity Visa</div><div class="tx">Lottery-based immigrant visa.</div></a></div> <h2 id="faq" class="s">Common questions</h2> <div class="vt-faq"><details><summary>Can Afghans still apply for an SIV?</summary><p>Not as new applicants: the COM application deadline was December 31, 2025, and missing documents were due by June 5, 2026. Pending applicants may continue, but Afghan nationals are subject to the Proclamation 10998 suspension unless an exception applies (<a href="https://travel.state.gov/content/travel/en/us-visas/immigrate/special-immg-visa-afghans-employed-us-gov.html" target="_blank" rel="noopener">State</a>).</p></details><details><summary>How many Afghan SIVs are left?</summary><p>5,978 for principal applicants as of March 31, 2026, according to State’s <a href="https://travel.state.gov/content/dam/visas/SIVs/Quarterly-Congressional-Afghan-SIV-Report-Q2-FY2026.pdf" target="_blank" rel="noopener">Q2 FY 2026 quarterly report</a>; the figure is preliminary.</p></details><details><summary>Is the Iraqi SIV program still open?</summary><p>Only for people who applied for COM approval by September 30, 2014. As of March 31, 2026, 212 principal visas remained. The translator/interpreter program (50 a year) remains active for Iraqis and Afghans.</p></details><details><summary>Do SIV applicants pay fees?</summary><p>Not for the I-360, the immigrant visa application, the USCIS Immigrant Fee or Form I-485 in these Afghan and Iraqi categories, per current <a href="https://travel.state.gov/content/travel/en/us-visas/visa-information-resources/fees/fees-visa-services.html" target="_blank" rel="noopener">State</a> and <a href="https://www.uscis.gov/g-1055?topic_id=97282" target="_blank" rel="noopener">USCIS</a> fee schedules.</p></details></div> <h2 id="sources" class="s">Official sources</h2> <ul class="vt-src"><li><a href="https://travel.state.gov/content/travel/en/us-visas/immigrate/special-immg-visa-afghans-employed-us-gov.html" target="_blank" rel="noopener"><span><strong>Department of State</strong> · Special Immigrant Visas for Afghans</span><span>travel.state.gov ↗</span></a></li><li><a href="https://travel.state.gov/content/dam/visas/SIVs/Quarterly-Congressional-Afghan-SIV-Report-Q2-FY2026.pdf" target="_blank" rel="noopener"><span><strong>Department of State</strong> · Afghan SIV Quarterly Report, Q2 FY 2026 (PDF)</span><span>travel.state.gov ↗</span></a></li><li><a href="https://travel.state.gov/content/travel/en/us-visas/immigrate/special-immg-visas-iraqis-employed-us-gov.html" target="_blank" rel="noopener"><span><strong>Department of State</strong> · Special Immigrant Visas for Iraqis</span><span>travel.state.gov ↗</span></a></li><li><a href="https://travel.state.gov/content/dam/visas/SIVs/Quarterly-Congressional-Iraqi-SIV-Report-Q2-FY2026.pdf" target="_blank" rel="noopener"><span><strong>Department of State</strong> · Iraqi SIV Quarterly Report, Q2 FY 2026 (PDF)</span><span>travel.state.gov ↗</span></a></li><li><a href="https://travel.state.gov/content/travel/en/us-visas/immigrate/siv-iraqi-afghan-translators-interpreters.html" target="_blank" rel="noopener"><span><strong>Department of State</strong> · SIVs for Iraqi and Afghan Translators/Interpreters</span><span>travel.state.gov ↗</span></a></li><li><a href="https://travel.state.gov/content/travel/en/News/visas-news/suspension-of-visa-issuance-to-foreign-nationals-to-protect-the-security-of-the-united-states.html" target="_blank" rel="noopener"><span><strong>Department of State</strong> · Suspension of Visa Issuance — Proclamation 10998</span><span>travel.state.gov ↗</span></a></li><li><a href="https://www.uscis.gov/g-1055?topic_id=97282" target="_blank" rel="noopener"><span><strong>USCIS</strong> · Fee Schedule (G-1055): Form I-360</span><span>uscis.gov ↗</span></a></li><li><a href="https://travel.state.gov/content/travel/en/us-visas/visa-information-resources/fees/fees-visa-services.html" target="_blank" rel="noopener"><span><strong>Department of State</strong> · Fees for Visa Services</span><span>travel.state.gov ↗</span></a></li></ul> <h2 id="changes" class="s">Recent changes</h2> <ul class="vt-chg"><li><span class="d">Aug 21, 2026</span><div class="x"><strong>75-country immigrant visa pause no longer in effect.</strong> Under the court’s order in CLINIC et al. v. Rubio, et al., State says the January 2026 pause on immigrant visa issuance to nationals of 75 countries ended as of August 21, 2026. <a href="https://travel.state.gov/content/travel/en/News/visas-news/immigrant-visa-processing-updates-for-nationalities-at-high-risk-of-public-benefits-usage.html" target="_blank" rel="noopener">Source ↗</a></div></li><li><span class="d">Jun 5, 2026</span><div class="x"><strong>Court vacates USCIS benefit holds for “high-risk” country nationals.</strong> In Dorcas International Institute of Rhode Island v. USCIS, the court vacated PM-602-0192, PM-602-0194 and PA-2025-26, which had held pending USCIS benefit requests from nationals of listed countries. USCIS says it is complying pending further review. <a href="https://www.uscis.gov/newsroom/alerts/update-on-uscis-strengthened-screening-and-vetting" target="_blank" rel="noopener">Source ↗</a></div></li><li><span class="d">Jun 5, 2026</span><div class="x"><strong>Final deadline for Afghan COM documents.</strong> Last day to submit missing documents for Afghan COM applications filed by the December 31, 2025 deadline. <a href="https://travel.state.gov/content/travel/en/us-visas/immigrate/special-immg-visa-afghans-employed-us-gov/afghan-faq.html" target="_blank" rel="noopener">Source ↗</a></div></li><li><span class="d">Feb 28, 2026</span><div class="x"><strong>Embassy Baghdad suspends routine consular services.</strong> State’s Iraqi SIV report for Q2 FY 2026 says routine consular services in Baghdad were suspended after hostilities began in the region; the mission went on ordered departure March 2. <a href="https://travel.state.gov/content/dam/visas/SIVs/Quarterly-Congressional-Iraqi-SIV-Report-Q2-FY2026.pdf" target="_blank" rel="noopener">Source ↗</a></div></li><li><span class="d">Jan 21, 2026</span><div class="x"><strong>Immigrant visa issuance paused for nationals of 75 countries.</strong> State paused all immigrant visa issuance to nationals of 75 listed countries, citing public-benefits concerns. Interviews continued, but visas were not issued. The pause ended August 21, 2026 under a court order. <a href="https://travel.state.gov/content/travel/en/News/visas-news/immigrant-visa-processing-updates-for-nationalities-at-high-risk-of-public-benefits-usage.html" target="_blank" rel="noopener">Source ↗</a></div></li><li><span class="d">Jan 1, 2026</span><div class="x"><strong>Afghan SIV exception removed.</strong> Proclamation 10998 fully suspended visa issuance to nationals of Afghanistan and ended the categorical Afghan SIV exception that had applied under Proclamation 10949. <a href="https://travel.state.gov/content/travel/en/News/visas-news/suspension-of-visa-issuance-to-foreign-nationals-to-protect-the-security-of-the-united-states.html" target="_blank" rel="noopener">Source ↗</a></div></li><li><span class="d">Dec 31, 2025</span><div class="x"><strong>Afghan COM application deadline.</strong> Deadline for new Afghan SIV COM applications and reapplications under Pub. L. 118-47. <a href="https://travel.state.gov/content/travel/en/us-visas/immigrate/special-immg-visa-afghans-employed-us-gov.html" target="_blank" rel="noopener">Source ↗</a></div></li><li><span class="d">Mar 23, 2024</span><div class="x"><strong>12,000 more Afghan SIVs.</strong> Further Consolidated Appropriations Act, 2024 (Pub. L. 118-47, sec. 7034(d)(9)) added 12,000 Afghan SIVs and extended the program through December 31, 2025. <a href="https://travel.state.gov/content/travel/en/us-visas/immigrate/special-immg-visa-afghans-employed-us-gov/afghan-siv-references.html" target="_blank" rel="noopener">Source ↗</a></div></li></ul> <div class="vt-disc">This page is general reference material compiled from the official sources above and is not legal advice. Eligibility depends on individual facts; rules and fees change, so confirm with the agency before you file. VisaTypes.com is not affiliated with USCIS, the Department of State or any government agency. 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