AfghanEvac Town Hall

This town hall brought together Afghan allies, family members, veterans, attorneys, advocates, and policy experts to talk honestly about where things stand and what comes next.

We focused on the realities many are facing right now: family reunification cases that remain stalled, growing uncertainty around legal status and enforcement, and the emotional toll of prolonged limbo. Speakers shared practical guidance on navigating the current immigration landscape, how to find trusted legal and informational resources, and how communities and veterans are showing up in solidarity to protect Afghan allies.

This conversation was grounded in facts, not rumors, and centered on clarity, community, and staying in the fight together.

Watch the full recording below.

Speakers from AfghanEvac, USA Hello, American Immigration Lawyers Association (AILA), Iraq and Afghanistan Veterans of America (IAVA), and more

Action and community support

IAVA Cavalry application (veteran advocacy and follow-up)
https://www.tfaforms.com/4732769

IAVA Video for sharing
https://youtu.be/6KSYet-61iQ?si=0Zdac06qM4_D2ycn

AfghanEvac + IAVA Battle Buddies (showing up in solidarity at immigration court)
https://afghanevac.org/battle-buddies

Support the work
Donate to AfghanEvac: https://afghanevac.org/donate

USAHello resources (trusted, multilingual information)

Legal and advocacy resources

Find an immigration attorney through AILA
https://www.ailalawyer.com/
(Tip: “Afghan Assistance” is an option under type of lawyer.)

Center for Gender and Refugee Studies – Technical Assistance Program
https://cgrs.uclawsf.edu/en/about-technical-assistance-program
(Templates and support for advocates and attorneys.)

International Refugee Assistance Project (IRAP)

IRAP remains a strong, reliable resource for Afghans navigating recent U.S. immigration changes, with clear explanations of what policies mean in practice and what steps people can take.

https://support.iraplegalinfo.org/hc/en-us/articles/43977659159188-What-do-the-recent-U-S-immigration-changes-mean-for-Afghans

If you found this conversation useful, we encourage you to stay connected with AfghanEvac. We share regular updates on policy changes, resources, advocacy efforts, and ways to support Afghan families and allies.

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https://afghanevac.org/substack