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We're hearing a lot of requests for updates on various pathways. Nothing has changed recently, but this should be useful.
Please share with your networks. #AfghanEvac
Please share with your networks. #AfghanEvac
October 5, 2025 at 9:55 PM
We're hearing a lot of requests for updates on various pathways. Nothing has changed recently, but this should be useful.
Please share with your networks. #AfghanEvac
Please share with your networks. #AfghanEvac
"I still believe in America. I do not feel betrayed, I feel hopeful because of how many Americans stood up for me when I was arrested."
https://www.cbs8.com/article/news/local/afghan-ally-who-served-with-us-forces-freed-after-wrongful-ice-detention-speaks-out/509-3b545656-381f-4df9-bf5f-86a3a987f7f2
https://www.cbs8.com/article/news/local/afghan-ally-who-served-with-us-forces-freed-after-wrongful-ice-detention-speaks-out/509-3b545656-381f-4df9-bf5f-86a3a987f7f2
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October 3, 2025 at 3:54 PM
"I still believe in America. I do not feel betrayed, I feel hopeful because of how many Americans stood up for me when I was arrested."
https://www.cbs8.com/article/news/local/afghan-ally-who-served-with-us-forces-freed-after-wrongful-ice-detention-speaks-out/509-3b545656-381f-4df9-bf5f-86a3a987f7f2
https://www.cbs8.com/article/news/local/afghan-ally-who-served-with-us-forces-freed-after-wrongful-ice-detention-speaks-out/509-3b545656-381f-4df9-bf5f-86a3a987f7f2
⭐ For Afghan allies already in the United States ⭐
If you have an upcoming immigration appointment or court date in the United States, please let us know. If there are #BattleBuddies in your area, we'll make sure someone is standing with you.
Visit afghanevac.org/appointment to let us know.
If you have an upcoming immigration appointment or court date in the United States, please let us know. If there are #BattleBuddies in your area, we'll make sure someone is standing with you.
Visit afghanevac.org/appointment to let us know.
September 15, 2025 at 7:12 PM
⭐ For Afghan allies already in the United States ⭐
If you have an upcoming immigration appointment or court date in the United States, please let us know. If there are #BattleBuddies in your area, we'll make sure someone is standing with you.
Visit afghanevac.org/appointment to let us know.
If you have an upcoming immigration appointment or court date in the United States, please let us know. If there are #BattleBuddies in your area, we'll make sure someone is standing with you.
Visit afghanevac.org/appointment to let us know.
🚨 Big news: Congress just introduced the Enduring Welcome Act — a bipartisan bill to restore America’s commitment to Afghan allies.
Here’s what it does and why it matters. 🧵
#EnduringWelcomeAct #AfghanAllies
Here’s what it does and why it matters. 🧵
#EnduringWelcomeAct #AfghanAllies
August 19, 2025 at 4:23 PM
🚨 Big news: Congress just introduced the Enduring Welcome Act — a bipartisan bill to restore America’s commitment to Afghan allies.
Here’s what it does and why it matters. 🧵
#EnduringWelcomeAct #AfghanAllies
Here’s what it does and why it matters. 🧵
#EnduringWelcomeAct #AfghanAllies
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“They served with us. They protected us. So no one who stood with us in war should stand alone in court,” said Shawn VanDiver @shawnjvandiver.bsky.social , president of @AfghanEvac.bsky.social. “Our allies are getting snatched up in court while following the rules. This is wrong and un-American.”
I just signed up for this. Military veterans can volunteer to escort Afghan allies to and from immigration hearings.
Advocates recruit vets to attend Afghan allies’ immigration hearings
The effort is designed to show support for legal immigration of more Afghans who worked alongside American forces during the war overseas.
www.militarytimes.com
June 25, 2025 at 8:49 PM
“They served with us. They protected us. So no one who stood with us in war should stand alone in court,” said Shawn VanDiver @shawnjvandiver.bsky.social , president of @AfghanEvac.bsky.social. “Our allies are getting snatched up in court while following the rules. This is wrong and un-American.”
#AfghanEvac + IAVA just launched Battle Buddies — a new national effort where veterans stand in quiet solidarity with Afghan allies in immigration court.
No slogans. No confrontation. Just presence.
Watch the video + join us: afghanevac.org/battle-buddies
#BattleBuddies #Veterans #StandWithSayed
No slogans. No confrontation. Just presence.
Watch the video + join us: afghanevac.org/battle-buddies
#BattleBuddies #Veterans #StandWithSayed
June 26, 2025 at 1:09 PM
#AfghanEvac + IAVA just launched Battle Buddies — a new national effort where veterans stand in quiet solidarity with Afghan allies in immigration court.
No slogans. No confrontation. Just presence.
Watch the video + join us: afghanevac.org/battle-buddies
#BattleBuddies #Veterans #StandWithSayed
No slogans. No confrontation. Just presence.
Watch the video + join us: afghanevac.org/battle-buddies
#BattleBuddies #Veterans #StandWithSayed
An update from #AfghanEvac President @shawnjvandiver.bsky.social on relocation flights and a message for DAS Bischoping, the Afghan woman in charge of implementing President Trump’s policy with regard to Afghanistan
June 24, 2025 at 12:55 PM
An update from #AfghanEvac President @shawnjvandiver.bsky.social on relocation flights and a message for DAS Bischoping, the Afghan woman in charge of implementing President Trump’s policy with regard to Afghanistan
An Afghan ally who served alongside U.S. forces was legally paroled into the U.S. and showed up for his first hearing.
DHS detained him anyway—using a vague “improvidently issued” excuse.
He followed the rules.
We have the video.
This must stop.
#AfghanEvac #DueProcess
DHS detained him anyway—using a vague “improvidently issued” excuse.
He followed the rules.
We have the video.
This must stop.
#AfghanEvac #DueProcess
June 13, 2025 at 10:06 PM
An Afghan ally who served alongside U.S. forces was legally paroled into the U.S. and showed up for his first hearing.
DHS detained him anyway—using a vague “improvidently issued” excuse.
He followed the rules.
We have the video.
This must stop.
#AfghanEvac #DueProcess
DHS detained him anyway—using a vague “improvidently issued” excuse.
He followed the rules.
We have the video.
This must stop.
#AfghanEvac #DueProcess
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I’m tired of hearing how much Members of Congress “care” behind closed doors.
If you’re not speaking up in public about the Afghan allies we left behind, then you’re part of the problem.
This week, a few stood up. Most stayed silent.
Enough is enough. Take a stand. @afghanevac.bsky.social
If you’re not speaking up in public about the Afghan allies we left behind, then you’re part of the problem.
This week, a few stood up. Most stayed silent.
Enough is enough. Take a stand. @afghanevac.bsky.social
May 22, 2025 at 2:36 PM
I’m tired of hearing how much Members of Congress “care” behind closed doors.
If you’re not speaking up in public about the Afghan allies we left behind, then you’re part of the problem.
This week, a few stood up. Most stayed silent.
Enough is enough. Take a stand. @afghanevac.bsky.social
If you’re not speaking up in public about the Afghan allies we left behind, then you’re part of the problem.
This week, a few stood up. Most stayed silent.
Enough is enough. Take a stand. @afghanevac.bsky.social
Happy #MothersDay!
Mothers deserve to be reunited with their families.
We are going to keep pushing.
Mothers deserve to be reunited with their families.
We are going to keep pushing.
May 11, 2025 at 9:07 PM
Happy #MothersDay!
Mothers deserve to be reunited with their families.
We are going to keep pushing.
Mothers deserve to be reunited with their families.
We are going to keep pushing.
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USA: Thanks to @irap.bsky.social's major win in Pacito v. Trump, the U.S. government must restart refugee admissions and support services for Afghan allies whose travel had been approved prior to 1-20-2025. For more details, see @afghanevac.bsky.social's write-up below. #ProtectLinguists
May 6, 2025 at 5:05 PM
USA: Thanks to @irap.bsky.social's major win in Pacito v. Trump, the U.S. government must restart refugee admissions and support services for Afghan allies whose travel had been approved prior to 1-20-2025. For more details, see @afghanevac.bsky.social's write-up below. #ProtectLinguists
🚨BREAKING: The Trump administration has terminated TPS for Afghanistan.
This decision flies in the face of the facts on the ground—and the lives at stake.
Afghans in the U.S. deserve protection, not abandonment.
📄 NYT: www.nytimes.com/2025/04/11/u...
#AfghanEvac
This decision flies in the face of the facts on the ground—and the lives at stake.
Afghans in the U.S. deserve protection, not abandonment.
📄 NYT: www.nytimes.com/2025/04/11/u...
#AfghanEvac
Trump Will End Temporary Protections for Afghans and Cameroonians (Gift Article)
More than 10,000 people will be put on track for deportation in May and June as a result of the Department of Homeland Security’s action.
www.nytimes.com
April 11, 2025 at 8:07 PM
🚨BREAKING: The Trump administration has terminated TPS for Afghanistan.
This decision flies in the face of the facts on the ground—and the lives at stake.
Afghans in the U.S. deserve protection, not abandonment.
📄 NYT: www.nytimes.com/2025/04/11/u...
#AfghanEvac
This decision flies in the face of the facts on the ground—and the lives at stake.
Afghans in the U.S. deserve protection, not abandonment.
📄 NYT: www.nytimes.com/2025/04/11/u...
#AfghanEvac
Join us today, in just a couple of hours, for a panel about re-opening pathways for our Afghan allies!
When: 2 central (12 pacific / 3 eastern)
Where: AfghanEvac.org/pathways or live on x, Facebook, and YouTube.
When: 2 central (12 pacific / 3 eastern)
Where: AfghanEvac.org/pathways or live on x, Facebook, and YouTube.
March 29, 2025 at 4:23 PM
Join us today, in just a couple of hours, for a panel about re-opening pathways for our Afghan allies!
When: 2 central (12 pacific / 3 eastern)
Where: AfghanEvac.org/pathways or live on x, Facebook, and YouTube.
When: 2 central (12 pacific / 3 eastern)
Where: AfghanEvac.org/pathways or live on x, Facebook, and YouTube.
#STATEMENT — @statedept.govmirrors.com Spokeswoman Tammy Bruce’s comments from the podium yesterday were very confusing.
March 18, 2025 at 1:21 PM
#STATEMENT — @statedept.govmirrors.com Spokeswoman Tammy Bruce’s comments from the podium yesterday were very confusing.
Quick update on where we stand after today's #ContinuingResolution.
March 12, 2025 at 3:14 AM
Quick update on where we stand after today's #ContinuingResolution.
🚨 Breaking News 🚨
The Trump administration is considering a permanent shut down for Enduring Welcome, the secure pathway for Afghan allies who fought alongside American forces.
This would amount to an intentional dismantling of the system that kept our promises.
www.reuters.com/world/office...
The Trump administration is considering a permanent shut down for Enduring Welcome, the secure pathway for Afghan allies who fought alongside American forces.
This would amount to an intentional dismantling of the system that kept our promises.
www.reuters.com/world/office...
Exclusive: Office overseeing Afghan resettlement in US told to start planning closure, sources say
The State Department office overseeing the resettlement of Afghans in the United States has been told to develop plans to close by April, according to a U.S. official, a leading advocate and two sources familiar with the directive, a move that could deny up to an estimated 200,000 people new lives in America.
www.reuters.com
February 18, 2025 at 9:26 PM
🚨 Breaking News 🚨
The Trump administration is considering a permanent shut down for Enduring Welcome, the secure pathway for Afghan allies who fought alongside American forces.
This would amount to an intentional dismantling of the system that kept our promises.
www.reuters.com/world/office...
The Trump administration is considering a permanent shut down for Enduring Welcome, the secure pathway for Afghan allies who fought alongside American forces.
This would amount to an intentional dismantling of the system that kept our promises.
www.reuters.com/world/office...
Our Afghan wartime allies and family of US military are stranded due to recent EOs. These folks saved American lives and now face grave danger. We made a promise.
Sign: afghanevac.org/transition-letter
Contact your reps: afghanevac.org/elected-officials
Donate: afghanevac.org/donate
#AfghanEvac
Sign: afghanevac.org/transition-letter
Contact your reps: afghanevac.org/elected-officials
Donate: afghanevac.org/donate
#AfghanEvac
January 29, 2025 at 2:50 PM
Our Afghan wartime allies and family of US military are stranded due to recent EOs. These folks saved American lives and now face grave danger. We made a promise.
Sign: afghanevac.org/transition-letter
Contact your reps: afghanevac.org/elected-officials
Donate: afghanevac.org/donate
#AfghanEvac
Sign: afghanevac.org/transition-letter
Contact your reps: afghanevac.org/elected-officials
Donate: afghanevac.org/donate
#AfghanEvac
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USA: Red T signed an Open Letter by @afghanevac.bsky.social urging President-elect Trump and congressional leaders to continue funding the resettlement of Afghan #interpreters and other at-risk Afghans, as well as approve an additional 50,000 #SIVs. #ProtectLinguists
www.reuters.com/world/us/hun...
www.reuters.com/world/us/hun...
Exclusive: Hundreds of veterans, others urge Trump to continue resettling at-risk Afghans
Hundreds of veterans and current and former U.S. officials want President-elect Donald Trump to preserve U.S. special visa and resettlement programs for Afghans at risk of retribution for working for the United States during the 20-year war against the Taliban, according to a letter reviewed by Reuters.
www.reuters.com
January 14, 2025 at 9:01 PM
USA: Red T signed an Open Letter by @afghanevac.bsky.social urging President-elect Trump and congressional leaders to continue funding the resettlement of Afghan #interpreters and other at-risk Afghans, as well as approve an additional 50,000 #SIVs. #ProtectLinguists
www.reuters.com/world/us/hun...
www.reuters.com/world/us/hun...
Afghans who worked alongside the U.S. and are now persecuted cannot access safety if pathways are closed, suspended, or defunded.
We must act to protect those who risked everything for our shared values.
Here’s how we can restore relocation for Afghans:
We must act to protect those who risked everything for our shared values.
Here’s how we can restore relocation for Afghans:
January 26, 2025 at 9:05 PM
Afghans who worked alongside the U.S. and are now persecuted cannot access safety if pathways are closed, suspended, or defunded.
We must act to protect those who risked everything for our shared values.
Here’s how we can restore relocation for Afghans:
We must act to protect those who risked everything for our shared values.
Here’s how we can restore relocation for Afghans: