U.S. Congress Proposes 2026 Afghanistan TPS Bill for Nearly 12,000 Afghans
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Updated · Fox News · Aug 14
U.S. Congress Proposes 2026 Afghanistan TPS Bill for Nearly 12,000 Afghans
2 articles · Updated · Fox News · Aug 14
Summary
A new House and Senate bill would restore Temporary Protected Status for Afghans, shielding evacuees from removal while lawmakers seek a longer-term immigration fix.
Nearly 12,000 Afghans lost TPS in July 2025, and many of the roughly 70,000 brought to the United States after Kabul fell in 2021 still lack permanent legal status.
That limbo has deepened as no Afghan principal applicants have received Special Immigrant Visas in 2026 and average SIV processing times exceed 1,000 days.
The proposal revives pressure for broader measures such as the Afghan Adjustment Act after bipartisan efforts to create a path to green cards and citizenship repeatedly failed.
Supporters argue the issue reaches beyond immigration policy, warning that abandoning Afghan partners could damage U.S. credibility and future cooperation in conflicts.