Ending Afghan Special Immigrant Visa Program
Official: Afghan SIV Termination and Security Review Act of 2025
IntroducedDecember 4, 2025
Why This Matters
This bill ends the Afghan Special Immigrant Visa program and requires a security review for current visa holders. It aims to ensure that all individuals in the U.S. under this program are properly vetted for safety concerns.
If you are an Afghan Special Immigrant Visa holder, you may face a security review and possible removal from the U.S.
Affects: Current Afghan Special Immigrant Visa holders and those who applied for the visa.
What changes is this bill making?
1. This bill would end the Afghan Special Immigrant Visa program. 2. It cancels all pending applications for the visa. 3. Current visa holders will undergo a security reassessment. 4. Individuals found ineligible or a security threat may be removed from the U.S. 5. Funding for the program will be redirected to support services for veterans.
Who is affected?
Current Afghan Special Immigrant Visa holders and those who applied for the visa.