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REQUIREMENT 1. You are a national of Afghanistan.

REQUIREMENT 2. You were employed by or on behalf of U.S. government in Afghanistan between October 7, 2001 and September 30, 2015.

REQUIREMENT 3. Your employment was for a period not less than one year.

REQUIREMENT 4. You have provided faithful and valuable service to U.S. government.

REQUIREMENT 5. The U.S. government has recommended you for this special immigrant status.

REQUIREMENT 6. You have experienced or are experiencing an ongoing serious threat as a consequence of being employed by or on behalf of U.S. government.

OTHER REQUIREMENTS

Is a job offer in the U.S. required? - No.
Is Labor Certification required? - No.
Is Prevailing Wage Determination required? - No.
Is proficiency in English required? - No.
Is a minimum education required? - No.
Is a minimum or maximum age required? - No.
Is an Affidavit of Support required? - No.
Is a proof of funds to start life in the U.S. required? - No.
Can your family members get green cards as derivative beneficiaries? - Yes.

1. Authoritative sources directly relevant to this category (in general-to-specific order):

• U.S. DOS Guidance: Special Immigrant Visas (SIVs) for Iraqi and Afghan Translators/Interpreters
  https://travel.state.gov/content/travel/en/us-visas/immigrate/siv-iraqi-afghan-translators-interpreters.html


• Green Card for an Afghan or Iraqi Translator
  https://www.uscis.gov/green-card/green-card-through-job/green-card-through-special-categories-jobs/green-card-afghan-or-iraqi-translator


• U.S. DOS Guidance: Special Immigrant Visas for Afghans - Who Were Employed by/on Behalf of the U.S. government
  https://travel.state.gov/content/travel/en/us-visas/immigrate/special-immg-visa-afghans-employed-us-gov.html


• U.S. DOS: 9 FAM 502.5. Special Immigrants
  https://fam.state.gov/FAM/09FAM/09FAM050205.html


• USCIS: AFM 22.3
  https://www.uscis.gov/ilink/docView/AFM/HTML/AFM/0-0-0-1/0-0-0-6330/0-0-0-7696.html#0-0-0-419


• USCIS Policy Manual: Volume 7, Part F, Chapter 10
  https://www.uscis.gov/policy-manual/volume-7-part-f-chapter-10

Note: The above policies/procedures, guidance reflect relevant provisions of statutory authorities, regulatory authorities, and all other authoritative sources, and thus contain exhaustive information relevant to this category.

2. Authoritative sources relevant to all immigration categories: Online guidance, tools, and resources