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The Special Immigrant Visa (SIV) program was created to provide a pathway to safety for Afghan nationals who worked with the U.S. government or military—often as interpreters, contractors, or support staff—putting their lives at risk to assist American missions.
Even years after the U.S. withdrawal, thousands of qualified SIV applicants remain in Afghanistan, living in hiding under daily threat. Many were approved or in process during the fall of Kabul in 2021 but were left behind when evacuations stopped. They cannot leave safely without help.
There is no active U.S. Embassy in Afghanistan. Every SIV applicant must travel to a U.S. Embassy in a third country (such as Pakistan, Qatar, or Albania) to complete the interview and visa process. This travel is extremely expensive, dangerous, and often logistically impossible without assistance.
Costs include:
Yes. SIV applicants undergo rigorous multi-agency U.S. background checks that include security screening, biometric data, and documentation proving their work with the U.S. government. Most applicants have already been pre-screened and are simply waiting for final interviews.
The war may be over for Americans, but not for those we left behind. Former U.S. allies are still being hunted by the Taliban. Every day they remain in Afghanistan puts them and their families at risk. Helping them is not just humanitarian—it’s a moral obligation.
Not yet. The SAFA Network is a nonprofit organization currently working toward applying for 501(c)(3) status with the IRS. Until that status is approved, donations are not tax-deductible. We’re committed to transparency and will notify all supporters once our tax-exempt status is official.
Your donation goes directly to covering evacuation costs: safe housing, travel, food, visa fees, and case support. Each dollar helps close the gap between danger and safety for someone who served the U.S. mission with honor. The support does not stop once they are safely in the US- the government has terminated all aid programs for SIVs and refugees, so any funding left will go to support new arrivals with core expenses such as utilities, housing, and other necessities while they find work.
We prioritize cases based on the most urgent humanitarian need. This includes individuals and families who face immediate danger, have been separated from loved ones, or are stuck in the SIV process with no clear pathway forward. We assess each case carefully, considering safety, vulnerability, and logistical feasibility. Our goal is to act where help is needed most—and where it can make the greatest impact.
The SAFA Network does not discriminate based on race, religion, gender, national origin, or political affiliation. We prioritize cases solely based on humanitarian need and safety risk
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