President Donald Trump is expected to announce a new travel ban that will likely include Afghanistan and Pakistan, causing panic among Afghans waiting for visas due to their work with the U.S. military. Refugee advocate groups are urging the administration to make exceptions for these Afghans, but there is no guarantee. Nonprofit organizations are helping Afghans with special immigrant visas fly to the United States before the ban takes effect. The situation is reminiscent of the chaos during the U.S. withdrawal from Afghanistan in 2021, with advocates expressing despair and hopelessness. Afghan citizens with valid U.S. visas are advised to travel to the U.S. as soon as possible, as there are indications of an imminent ban. Despite criticism of the previous administration for leaving Afghan allies behind, the Trump administration has not made efforts to assist them. There are concerns that more than 250,000 Afghans and their families could be stranded if the office overseeing their resettlement is shut down by April. Trump’s executive order mandates a review of visa programs and identifies countries with insufficient vetting and screening information, potentially leading to a partial or full suspension of admission for their nationals.
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