31 May 2023
DOS TFR for Certain Afghan IV Applicants
This document is scheduled to be published in the Federal Register on 06/01/2023
"This final rule (TFR) temporarily amends Department of State (Department) regulations to provide that Afghan nationals applying for an immigrant visa as an immediate relative as defined in the INA or in a family preference immigrant visas category are exempt from the requirement to pay an immigrant visa (IV) application processing fee and a domestic Affidavit of Support review fee. DATES: This rule is effective [INSERT DATE OF PUBLICATION IN THE FEDERAL REGISTER], until December 31, 2024."