They fought for the U.S. in Afghanistan. Now they worry about losing their green cards

When the U.S. withdrew from Afghanistan in 2021, the State Department and Department of Defense processed visa applications for thousands of Afghan nationals who had worked with U.S. military and government personnel. Some of these individuals have since obtained permanent resident status, or green cards. In 2026, certain Afghan permanent residents expressed concern about potential changes to immigration policy that could affect their legal status, according to reporting on their statements.

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