Petition For Special Immigrant Classification For Afghan SIV Applicants {DS-0157}

DS-157 - PETITION FOR SPECIAL IMMIGRANT CLASSIFICATION FOR AFGHAN SIV APPLICANTS. This form is used by Afghan nationals seeking Special Immigrant Visa (SIV) status under the Afghan Allies Protection Act of 2009. This petition is required for individuals who were employed by or on behalf of the U.S. government or the International Security Assistance Force (ISAF), or its successor, in Afghanistan for at least one year after October 7, 2001. Applicants must demonstrate that they provided "faithful and valuable service" to the U.S. government or ISAF and that they have experienced or are facing a serious threat due to their employment. The form can be used by the surviving spouses or unmarried children under the age of 21 of deceased individuals who would have been eligible under the same criteria. The form collects detailed biographical, employment, and travel history information, which is used to determine eligibility. It must be filed along with supporting documentation for Chief of Mission (COM) approval, which is a crucial step in the SIV application process. www.FormsWorkflow.com