Across the country, Afghan allies who have already been approved for Chief of Mission status, and who are already inside the United States, are receiving letters from the State Department denying or withdrawing that approval. The letters can arrive months or years after the original approval. They are arriving in volume.

A Chief of Mission denial or withdrawal of support is not the end of your case, but it is serious. Depending on your status, these letters can affect your visa pathway, your work authorization, and your protection from removal. The right next step is legal advice from a qualified provider, not silence and not panic.

If you are an Afghan ally currently inside the United States and you have received one of these letters, fill out the form below. AfghanEvac will refer you to a legal services provider who can review your case. We will also share de-identified information with the immigration attorneys and litigators who are working on this issue, so they can mount a response that matches the scale of what is happening.

A few important notes before you start.

• This form is for Afghan allies inside the United States only. If you are outside the United States, please do not use this form. The legal landscape for allies still in transit is different and requires different support.

• You will need to upload a copy of your green card or other documentation showing you are in the United States. Without it, we cannot route your case.

• Submit your information as soon as you can. Response timelines matter.

We are sorry you are receiving this letter. We will do everything we can to make sure you do not face it alone.

For more information, our friends at IRAP put together this page.