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Programs for receiving visas to the United States
The Special Immigrant Visa (SIV) programs are programs for receiving a United States visa. The program is administered under the Defense Authorization
Special_Immigrant_Visa
Policy on permits required to enter the United States and its unincorporated territories
traveling for major sporting events; Special Immigrant Visas for people who worked for the U.S. government; immigrant visas for persecuted minorities in Iran;
Visa policy of the United States
Visa_policy_of_the_United_States
Charity and veteran service organization
nonprofit focused on ensuring America keeps its promise to its SIV (Special Immigrant Visa) allies. The nonprofit evacuates Afghan and Iraqi SIV applicants
No_One_Left_Behind
2021 US evacuation effort in Afghanistan
embassy in Kabul, and other prospective applicants for the U.S. Special Immigrant Visa (SIV). American personnel also helped NATO and other regional allies
Operation_Allies_Refuge
Administrative entry restrictions
THREATS". This article incorporates public domain material from "Special Immigrant Visas for Afghans - Who Were Employed by/on Behalf of the U.S. Government"
Visa requirements for Afghan citizens
Visa_requirements_for_Afghan_citizens
American politician (born 1952)
July 2021, Cornyn supported legislation to expand and expedite the Special Immigrant Visa (SIV) program for Afghan interpreters and other allies who assisted
John_Cornyn
Policy on permits required to enter the Philippines
"47 (a) (2) Special Non Immigrant Visa". Philippine Consulate General, Los Angeles. Retrieved July 26, 2019. "QUESTIONS & ANSWERS: Special Investors Resident
Visa policy of the Philippines
Visa_policy_of_the_Philippines
End of the 2001–21 war; second beginning of Taliban rule
to Kabul Airport to evacuate embassy personnel, US nationals and Special Immigrant Visa applicants. With the rapid advance of the Taliban in the provinces
2020–2021 U.S. troop withdrawal from Afghanistan
2020–2021_U.S._troop_withdrawal_from_Afghanistan
Diversity Immigrant Visa program, 1.4% were victims of a crime (U1) or their family members were (U2 to U5), and 1.0% who were granted the Special Immigrant Visa
Immigration to the United States
Immigration_to_the_United_States
Americans of Afghan birth or descent
thousands of Afghans have been admitted to the United States under the Special Immigrant Visa (SIV) program. Congress passed the Afghan Allies Protection Act
Afghan_Americans
Military evacuation following the Fall of Kabul
from Hamid Karzai International Airport, including US citizens, Special Immigrant Visa applicants, and other vulnerable Afghans. In total, over 122,000
2021_Kabul_airlift
Type of immigration visa in the United States
The United States EB-5 visa, employment-based fifth preference category or EB-5 Immigrant Investor Visa Program was created in 1990 by the Immigration
EB-5_visa
1965 to add the Special Immigrant Juvenile Status. Specifically, Section 203(b)(4) allocates a percentage of visas to "Special Immigrants", and Section
Special Immigrant Juvenile Status
Special_Immigrant_Juvenile_Status
Authority to enter, stay in, or exit a territory
A travel visa (from Latin charta visa 'paper that has been seen'; also known as visa stamp) is a conditional authorization granted by a polity to a foreigner
Travel_visa
Religious-related non-immigrant visa for the United States
The R-1 visa is a non-immigrant visa which allows travel to the United States for service as a minister or other religious occupation. Between October
R_visa
Episode list for an American late-night talk show
forfeiture in the United States October 5, 2014 (2014-10-05) 0.66 21 21 Special Immigrant Visa October 19, 2014 (2014-10-19) 0.62 22 22 Sugar October 26, 2014 (2014-10-26)
List of Last Week Tonight with John Oliver episodes
List_of_Last_Week_Tonight_with_John_Oliver_episodes
Nationals of Afghanistan who left their country as a result of major wars or persecution
Afghan refugees in Pakistan.[excessive citations] Others such as the Special Immigrant Visa (SIV) applicants and their family members, who are awaiting to be
Afghan_refugees
requirements in the Special Immigrant Visa (SIV) process and designed to expedite the SIV process and increase the total number of visas available by several
Averting Loss of Life and Injury by Expediting SIVs Act of 2021
Averting_Loss_of_Life_and_Injury_by_Expediting_SIVs_Act_of_2021
Former U.S. diplomatic mission to Afghanistan
International Airport for use by evacuating diplomatic staff and Special Immigrant Visa (SIV) Afghan embassy workers and translators. Military evacuation
Embassy of the United States, Kabul
Embassy_of_the_United_States,_Kabul
US employment visa for specialty occupations
The H-1B is a classification of non-immigrant visa in the United States that allows U.S. employers to hire foreign workers in specialty occupations, as
H-1B_visa
Policy on permits required to enter Thailand
Thailand must obtain an e-Visa unless they are citizens of one of the visa-exempt countries or citizens who may obtain a visa on arrival. In May 2014,
Visa_policy_of_Thailand
countries: Prohibited certain types of immigrant visa entries by certain nationals who did not already have a valid visa. Provided detailed explanation of
Travel bans under the Trump administrations
Travel_bans_under_the_Trump_administrations
2025 United States presidential proclamation
Dual nationals applying with a passport not subjected to the ban Special Immigrant Visas (SIVs) for U.S. government employees and Afghan citizens Participants
Second_Trump_travel_ban
Non-immigratory temporary working visa for the United States
An O visa is a classification of non-immigrant temporary worker visa granted by the United States to an alien "who possesses extraordinary ability in
O_visa
American National Security expert
Donald Trump – would undermine anyone who was trying to resolve the Special Immigrants Visa issue... Mr Trump and Mr Miller had 'watchdogs in place' at the
Olivia_Troye
Military transportation of materials and personnel using aircraft
have evacuated 122,000 people, including U.S. citizens and Afghan Special Immigrant Visa applicants. Other airlifts included the British Armed Forces' Operation
Airlift
American general (born 1953)
to Kabul Airport to evacuate embassy personnel, US nationals and Special Immigrant Visa applicants. Over the next few weeks, the Defense Department oversaw
Lloyd_Austin
US Department of State facility that pre-processes immigrant visa applications
National Visa Center (NVC) is a center that is part of the U.S. Department of State that plays the role of holding United States immigrant visa petitions
National_Visa_Center
Airborne division of the United States Army
Afghanistan to secure the evacuation of American diplomats and Afghan Special Immigrant Visa applicants as the Taliban seized land and converged on Kabul. Throughout
82nd_Airborne_Division
the last four decades. Additionally, there are smaller number of Special Immigrant Visa applicants awaiting to immigrate to the United States. The Pakistani
Afghans_in_Pakistan
Lawful permanent residency in the United States
since they qualify for the IR immigrant category. Immigrant visa adjudication – in the third step, when an immigrant visa number becomes available, the
Green_card
US Visa category
An A Visa is a category of non-immigrant visas allowing travel to the United States issued to ambassadors, diplomats, government officials, and their
A_visa
Entry restrictions by the authorities of other states placed on citizens of Turkey
Ordinary passport, Special passport, Service passport, and Diplomatic passport. As of 2026, Turkish citizens had visa-free or visa on arrival access to
Visa requirements for Turkish citizens
Visa_requirements_for_Turkish_citizens
One of four active corps of the U.S. Army, currently part of U.S. Army Forces Command
selected in order to assist with the processing and housing of Special Immigrant Visa applicants after the 2021 Kabul airlift, moving task forces to Fort
III_Armored_Corps
British former politician (born 1965)
with schooling and education; helped resettle 10,665 refugees and special immigrant visa holders in the US; and filed 663 affidavits of relationship to help
David_Miliband
Topics referred to by the same term
Rail code for St Ives railway station, Cornwall, UK Special Immigrant Visa, a type of immigrant visa in the United States Structured investment vehicle
SIV
American immigration classification
"genius visa" or "artists' visa" (many of the recipients are artists). It can be granted on immigrant or non-immigrant basis. The immigrant version is
Alien of extraordinary ability
Alien_of_extraordinary_ability
Type of United States visa
A J-1 visa is a non-immigrant visa issued by the United States to research scholars, professors and exchange visitors participating in programs that promote
J-1_visa
Policy on permits required to enter Canada
have held a Canadian visa in the past 10 years or who hold a valid non-immigrant U.S. visa may apply for an eTA, instead of a visa, to travel to Canada
Visa_policy_of_Canada
American politician and businessman (born 1977)
Mullin said that Afghan refugees had been "dumped" into the U.S. on Special Immigrant Visas without sufficient federal programs to assist them. Mullin is considered
Markwayne_Mullin
U.S. military unified combatant command
renamed Support Operations Task Force Europe (later Special Operations Command Europe) for special operations missions. In 1961, EUCOM began operating
United States European Command
United_States_European_Command
Military unit of the United States Army
vulnerable Afghan civilians, U.S. embassy employees, and prospective Special Immigrant Visa (SIV) applicants, out of Hamid Karzai International Airport, in
504th_Infantry_Regiment
American politician (born 1966)
bipartisan ALLIES Act, which would increase by 8,000 the number of special immigrant visas for allies of the U.S. military during its invasion of Afghanistan
Barry Moore (American politician)
Barry_Moore_(American_politician)
American judge (born 1961)
all five had arrived at Los Angeles International Airport with Special Immigrant Visas and were detained for almost two days without access to counsel
Josephine_Staton
US Army fort in Virginia, US
prior to resettlement in the U.S., and to qualify for a Special Immigrant Visa. Over 3,000 immigrants were temporarily housed on post by the end of November
Fort_Lee_(military_base)
American law firm
the director of pro-bono activities for the firm, helped secure a special immigrant visa in 2017 for an interpreter who had served American forces in Iraq
Mayer_Brown
American politician (born 1971)
bipartisan ALLIES Act, which would increase by 8,000 the number of special immigrant visas for Afghan allies of the U.S. military during its invasion of Afghanistan
Thomas_Massie
Policy on permits required to enter the Schengen Area
impose airport transit visa requirements for nationals of other countries in urgent cases of mass influx of illegal immigrants. For example, nationals
Visa policy of the Schengen Area
Visa_policy_of_the_Schengen_Area
States federal law that authorizes an additional 1,000 emergency Special Immigrant Visas that the United States Department of State could issue to Afghan
Emergency Afghan Allies Extension Act of 2014
Emergency_Afghan_Allies_Extension_Act_of_2014
U.S. federal statutes on nationality
foreign states Section 1153: Allocation of immigrant visas Section 1154: Procedure for granting immigrant status Section 1155: Revocation of approval
Title 8 of the United States Code
Title_8_of_the_United_States_Code
Policy on permits required to enter Australia and its external territories
may apply for a visa using a truncated process: citizens of New Zealand using a New Zealand passport may apply for a Special Category Visa (subclass 444)
Visa_policy_of_Australia
March 2017. Retrieved 31 December 2019. "Congress Demands Action on Special Immigrant Visa Program". 19 March 2013. Retrieved 31 December 2019. Gabbard, Tulsi
Political positions of Tulsi Gabbard
Political_positions_of_Tulsi_Gabbard
Coordinated missions, operations and projects
(2021–present) — Evacuation of US citizens, green card holders, Special Immigrant VISA holders, and their families. New Dawn (2010–2011) Iraqi Freedom
List_of_military_operations
Form of residence permit
visa rules, to direct working holiday-makers toward specific regions and jobs. Scholars have claimed that these kind of visa programs make immigrants
Working_holiday_visa
pathway to permanent residency while expanding the regulations of the Special Immigrant Visa (SIV). The SIV was approved by Congress as a way for Afghans who
History of immigration to the United States
History_of_immigration_to_the_United_States
travel necessary to satisfy legal requirements. If an immigrant was given a Diversity Immigrant Visa (better known as the Green Card Lottery), but was unable
Title_IV_of_the_Patriot_Act
Administrative entry restrictions
Singapore. As of 2026, holders of Singapore passports have visa-free/visa-on-arrival/ electronic visa access to a total of 192 countries and territories, ranking
Visa requirements for Singapore citizens
Visa_requirements_for_Singapore_citizens
Visa requirements for United States citizens are administrative entry restrictions by the authorities of other states that are imposed on citizens of the
Visa requirements for United States citizens
Visa_requirements_for_United_States_citizens
Foreigners in Qatar
these, approximately 4,900 are registered workers and 1,100 are Special Immigrant Visa (SIV) applicants hoping to be relocated to the United States. In
Afghans_in_Qatar
Employment-based visa for the United States
EB-2 is an immigrant visa preference category for United States employment-based permanent residency, created by the Immigration Act of 1990. The category
EB-2_visa
Iraqi-American refugee advocate in Jacksonville, Florida
her husband moved as refugees to Jacksonville, Florida under the Special Immigrant Visa. While in Iraq, Alawee worked at the national Department of Oil
Basma_Alawee
return ticket; not be an illegal immigrant; have sufficient funds for the duration of stay in Malaysia; have a visa and/or a yellow fever vaccination
Visa_policy_of_Malaysia
Visa requirement policy for Indian citizen
Australia. Ashmore and Cartier Islands - Special authorisation required. Belarus. Belovezhskaya Pushcha National Park – Visa not required for 3 days; must first
Visa requirements for Indian citizens
Visa_requirements_for_Indian_citizens
I-140, Immigrant Petition for Alien Worker
is not in the United States, the $220 USCIS immigrant fee, which is needed to process the immigrant visa packet and produce and send to the applicant
Form_I-140
Administrative entry restrictions
Visa requirements for Brazilian citizens are administrative entry restrictions by the authorities of other states placed on citizens of Brazil. As of 2026
Visa requirements for Brazilian citizens
Visa_requirements_for_Brazilian_citizens
US program allowing visa-free travel
The Visa Waiver Program (VWP) is a program of the United States government that allows nationals of specific countries to travel to the United States for
Visa_Waiver_Program
Administrative entry restrictions
classes of non-immigrant admissions (I-94). China portal Visa policy of China Visa requirements for Chinese citizens of Hong Kong Visa requirements for
Visa requirements for Chinese citizens
Visa_requirements_for_Chinese_citizens
review to determine whether Afghan and Iraqi applicants for the Special Immigrant Visa were unduly delayed. The order also called for a report on the effect
Immigration policy of the Biden administration
Immigration_policy_of_the_Biden_administration
American politician (born 1988)
bipartisan ALLIES Act, which would increase by 8,000 the number of special immigrant visas for Afghan allies of the U.S. military during its invasion of Afghanistan
Peter_Meijer
Entry restrictions by the authorities of other states placed on citizens of Pakistan
Visa requirements for Pakistani citizens are the requirements by other countries to obtain a visa before entry on an ordinary Pakistani Passport. As of
Visa requirements for Pakistani citizens
Visa_requirements_for_Pakistani_citizens
American politician (born 1972)
bipartisan ALLIES Act, which would increase by 8,000 the number of special immigrant visas for Afghan allies of the U.S. military during its invasion of Afghanistan
Chip_Roy
Policy on permits required to enter the United Kingdom and the Crown dependencies
The visa policy of the United Kingdom is the policy by which His Majesty's Government determines visa requirements for visitors to the United Kingdom
Visa policy of the United Kingdom
Visa_policy_of_the_United_Kingdom
Administrative entry restrictions
As of 2026, Hong Kong Special Administrative Region passport holders have visa-free or visa on arrival access to 174 countries and territories, ranking
Visa requirements for Chinese citizens of Hong Kong
Visa_requirements_for_Chinese_citizens_of_Hong_Kong
Proposed immigration reform bill
now assigned to the Diversity Visa Lottery program to immigrants with advanced skills. Under the current diversity visa lottery rules, lottery winners
Border Security, Economic Opportunity, and Immigration Modernization Act of 2013
Border_Security,_Economic_Opportunity,_and_Immigration_Modernization_Act_of_2013
Movement of people into another country or region to which they are not native
immigration or migration—though an individual could overstay a travel visa and become an immigrant or permanent resident—seasonal labour is sometimes included in
Immigration
Taliban capture of the capital of Afghanistan
proper credentials; many held Special Immigrant Visas or other US visas. The majority of Afghan applicants for US visas, such as those who had served
Fall_of_Kabul_(2021)
H1-B visa variant issued to citizens of Australia
pending or approved immigrant visa petition. However, E-3 visas are not dual intent visas in the sense of H-1B visas and L-1 visas according to the USCIS
E-3_visa
US immigration form
worker for an employment-based visa (EB-1 visa, EB-2 visa or EB-3 visa). These employment-based visas are immigrant visas, and lead to Green Cards. The
Form_I-129
Administrative entry restrictions
- Check if you need a UK visa – GOV.UK". gov.uk. Travel without a visa, United States Department of State. "US immigrant visa issuance paused for 75 countries
Visa requirements for Albanian citizens
Visa_requirements_for_Albanian_citizens
American politician (born 1974)
the bipartisan ALLIES Act, which would increase the number of special immigrant visas for Afghan allies of the U.S. military, while also reducing some
Marjorie_Taylor_Greene
American politician (born 1986)
bipartisan ALLIES Act, which would increase by 8,000 the number of special immigrant visas for Afghan allies of the U.S. military during its invasion of Afghanistan
Lauren_Boebert
Administrative entry restrictions
Visa requirements for Thai citizens are administrative entry restrictions imposed on citizens of Thailand by the authorities of other states. As of 2026
Visa requirements for Thai citizens
Visa_requirements_for_Thai_citizens
suspend immigrant visas for nationals of 75 countries". CBS News. Gedeon, Joseph (January 14, 2026). "Trump administration halts immigrant visa processing
Immigration policy of the second Trump administration
Immigration_policy_of_the_second_Trump_administration
1966 U.S. law to help Cuban immigrants become permanent residents
assortment of programs that include immigrant visa issuance, resettlement for asylum seekers, and lotteries. Immigrant visas are issued to the parents, spouses
Cuban_Adjustment_Act
Administrative entry restrictions
Visa requirements for Filipino citizens are administrative entry restrictions imposed on citizens of the Philippines by the authorities of other territories
Visa requirements for Philippine citizens
Visa_requirements_for_Philippine_citizens
American politician (born 1978)
benefits and eligibility for resettlement to Afghan recipients of Special Immigrant Visas, which Biden signed into law on October 1, 2021. In June 2025,
Seth_Moulton
within the last ten (10) years or hold a valid US non-immigrant visa at the time of application. Visa requirements for holders of normal passports travelling
Visa requirements for Trinidad and Tobago citizens
Visa_requirements_for_Trinidad_and_Tobago_citizens
are no numerical limits on how many special immigrant status visas can be issued. Special immigrant status visa holders are able to obtain permanent
1991 Armed Forces Immigration Adjustment Act
1991_Armed_Forces_Immigration_Adjustment_Act
Immigration to the United States in violation of US law
the laws. The Immigration Act of 1924 established visa requirements and enacted quotas for immigrants from specific countries, especially with low quotas
Illegal immigration to the United States
Illegal_immigration_to_the_United_States
American politician (born 1961)
bipartisan ALLIES Act, which would increase by 8,000 the number of special immigrant visas for Afghan allies of the U.S. military during its invasion of Afghanistan
Kevin_Hern
Policy on permits required to enter Svalbard
entirely visa-free zone. However, travellers who require a visa to enter mainland Norway (part of the Schengen area) must have a Schengen visa if they
Visa_policy_of_Svalbard
with visa on arrival(10 countries), e-Visas(52 countries), visa on arrival or e-Visa(8 countries), ETA(3),Visa not required for tour groups / eVisa(1) or
Visa requirements for Iranian citizens
Visa_requirements_for_Iranian_citizens
American politician (born 1954)
bipartisan ALLIES Act, which would increase by 8,000 the number of special immigrant visas for Afghan allies of the U.S. military during its invasion of Afghanistan
Mo_Brooks
Entry restrictions by the authorities of other states placed on citizens of the Canada
zones: Africa British Indian Ocean Territory — special permit required. Eritrea (outside Asmara) — visa covers Asmara only; to travel in the rest of the
Visa requirements for Canadian citizens
Visa_requirements_for_Canadian_citizens
Rules for traveling abroad
permanent residents of Macau. As of 2026, Macao Special Administrative Region passport holders have visa-free or visa on arrival access to 141 countries and territories
Visa requirements for Chinese citizens of Macau
Visa_requirements_for_Chinese_citizens_of_Macau
Administrative entry restrictions
Cartier Islands - Special authorisation required. Belarus. Brest and Grodno - Visa not required for 10 days. China. Hainan - Visa not required for 30
Visa requirements for Mexican citizens
Visa_requirements_for_Mexican_citizens
visas bearing the remark FL (migrant worker), X (others), or P with "Special permission from MOFA" (visa and eVisa for "Project for Simplifying Visa Regulations
Visa requirements for Indonesian citizens
Visa_requirements_for_Indonesian_citizens
2014 television series season
Jeff Goldblum, Kathryn Erbe, Robert John Burke, John Fiore 21 21 Special Immigrant Visa October 19, 2014 (2014-10-19) 0.62 Other segment: Supreme Court
Last Week Tonight with John Oliver season 1
Last_Week_Tonight_with_John_Oliver_season_1
National government policies
Canadian government suspended their golden visa programme (although, as of 2017, Quebec maintains its own golden visa programme). The implementation of such
Immigration_law
US non-immigrant student visa type
In the United States, the F series of visa is a class of non-immigrant student visa that allows foreigners to pursue education (academic studies and/or
F_visa
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given names Avis and Aveline.
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a.
Limited in range; confined to a definite field of action, investigation, or discussion; as, a special dictionary of commercial terms; a special branch of study.
a.
See Spatial.
n.
A sort; a kind; a variety; as, a species of low cunning; a species of generosity; a species of cloth.
v. i.
Pertaining to an emigrant; used for emigrants; as, an emigrant ship or hospital.
a.
Of or pertaining to a species; constituting a species or sort.
a.
Designating the splenial bone.
a.
Of or pertaining to the spectrum; made by the spectrum; as, spectral colors; spectral analysis.
a.
Of or pertaining to society; relating to men living in society, or to the public as an aggregate body; as, social interest or concerns; social pleasure; social benefits; social happiness; social duties.
n.
One appointed for a special service or occasion.
a.
Distinguished among others of the same class or kind; special; concerning a species or a single object; principal; particular; as, in an especial manner or degree.
v. i.
Removing from one country to another; emigrating; as, an emigrant company or nation.
n.
The splenial bone.
n.
One who immigrates; one who comes to a country for the purpose of permanent residence; -- correlative of emigrant.
n.
That for which a person is distinguished, in which he is specially versed, or which he makes an object of special attention; a speciality.
p. pr. & vb. n.
of Immigrate
imp. & p. p.
of Immigrate
a.
Appropriate; designed for a particular purpose, occasion, or person; as, a special act of Parliament or of Congress; a special sermon.
adv.
In a special manner; particularly; especially.
n.
A thing or person coming from without; an immigrant.