US state department plans to close Afghan resettlement office by April, impacting 200,000 seekers

The US state department's office managing Afghan resettlement may close by April, affecting 200,000 individuals, including Afghan-American families, veterans, and children. The closure coincides with diplomatic staff reductions and spending cuts. Amidst the Taliban's actions and immigration policy changes, the move risks betraying Afghan allies and abandoning applications already in process.