Afghan SIV Archives

Afghan SIV • Oct 21, 2026

SIV Family Members and Follow-to-Join: What to Review

SIV family processing (bringing your family members through your approved SIV case) depends on the principal's category and...

Afghan SIV • Oct 20, 2026

If an HR or recommendation contact is unavailable, document your efforts and examine the current verification options for...

Afghan SIV • Oct 20, 2026

After a COM appeal is denied, obtain the complete decision history before selecting another step. Further administrative action,...

Afghan SIV • Oct 20, 2026

A COM denial rejects the request for approval; a withdrawal takes away a prior COM approval. The distinction...

Afghan SIV • Oct 20, 2026

A COM withdrawal review needs the original approval, the withdrawal notice, the complete application history, and evidence addressing...

Afghan SIV • Oct 20, 2026

If you receive a COM denial or withdrawal, preserve the full email and letter and obtain prompt review...

Afghan SIV • Apr 24, 2026

The Afghan SIV program was created to honor people who risked their lives alongside U.S. forces. The process...