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Afghans Fear Visa Chaos Amid Potential Travel Ban

3/9/2025

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Panic grips Afghans hoping for U.S. visas as President Trump considers a travel ban that could affect Afghanistan and Pakistan. Advocates fear tens of thousands, including those with special immigrant visas, may be left in limbo. Nonprofits are calling for urgent action to facilitate travel, echoing fears of chaos similar to the 2021 withdrawal.

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Panic grips Afghans hoping for U.S. visas as President Trump considers a travel ban that could affect Afghanistan and Pakistan. Advocates fear tens of thousands, including those with special immigrant visas, may be left in limbo. Nonprofits are calling for urgent action to facilitate travel, echoing fears of chaos similar to the 2021 withdrawal.