You must have worked directly with the U.S.You must be a national of Iraq or Afghanistan and.You may apply for this program if you meet all of the following requirements: For more information about the relevant U.S. Armed Forces or under Chief of Mission (COM) authority at U.S. As amended, the Act provides for SIV status for eligible Iraqi or Afghan translators and interpreters, who have worked directly with the U.S. In FY 2009, the number of visas available for this category reverted to 50 annually. An amendment to Section 1059 expanded the total number of visas to 500 per year for FY 2007 and FY 2008 only. military and who meet certain requirements. Section 1059 of the National Defense Authorization Act for Fiscal Year 2006, authorizes the issuance of up to 50 Special Immigrant Visas (SIVs) annually to Iraqi and Afghan translators and interpreters working for the U.S. This program, which offers visas to up to fifty persons a year, remains active. Armed Forces or under Chief of Mission authority as a translator or interpreter in Iraq or Afghanistan.
This Special Immigrant Visa program is available to persons who worked with the U.S.
