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This bill aims to fulfill promises to Afghan allies by establishing comprehensive immigration and resettlement provisions for Afghans who supported U.S. missions between 2001 and 2021. The bill creates a pathway for Afghan nationals who worked with or supported U.S. forces to obtain conditional permanent resident status, with provisions for those who were members of special operations forces, worked in military or justice sectors, or provided significant support to U.S. operations. It establishes an Afghan Allies Referral Program to help process applications for refugees and special immigrant visas, including creating an online application system and implementing remote processing capabilities. The bill also provides for fee waivers, protection for applicants, and establishes an Interagency Task Force to develop strategies for resettling Afghan allies. Additionally, it requires quarterly and annual reporting to Congress on the status of Afghan allies' immigration processing, and includes provisions for family members of U.S. military members and veterans to potentially obtain special immigrant status. The legislation aims to streamline and expedite the process of supporting Afghans who risked their lives to assist the United States during its military operations in Afghanistan.

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