Trump's travel ban includes Afghanistan, where thousands await U.S. resettlement

The Trump administration's travel ban targeting Afghan citizens reflects national security concerns while placing a burden on Afghan allies and families seeking resettlement or asylum in the U.S., many of whom have already invested years into securing their future under U.S. forces. Exceptionally, individuals who served during the war can pursue a Special Immigrant Visa, but many Afghan nationals remain outside the country, waiting for their applications to process amid security concerns and the expiration of a previous program aimed at temporary protection.