Throughout US military involvement in Afghanistan, various administrations have promised to offer immigration pathways to Afghans that supported the US military. This Comment assesses whether they have fulfilled these promises. First, this Comment examines the legal immigration pathways available to Afghans within the US or remaining abroad. Then, this Comment discusses legal and practical outcomes for Afghans in the immigration process through both a structural lens and through the lens of active class action litigation. The Comment concludes that both the statutory scheme and the agency implementation of special immigration provisions for Afghans fail to meet US policy goals. Finally, this Comment suggests legal and policy changes that would improve outcomes for Afghans who attempt to access the American immigration system.
