Afghanistan Peace Campaign
Visa processing has officially started in the UAE for Afghan allies who worked with U.S. forces, aiming to secure their safe relocation.
The Trump administration has reached an agreement with the United Arab Emirates to halt the deportation of Afghan interpreters and soldiers who worked alongside U.S. forces. The deal ensures that these individuals will remain in the UAE while their U.S. visa applications are being processed.
This agreement follows alarming reports last week suggesting the UAE was preparing to forcibly return some Afghans to Afghanistan—raising serious concerns among international observers and human rights advocates.
According to Just News, the decision was made in coordination with top U.S. officials including the Vice President, Secretary of State, and the White House Chief of Staff. Emirati authorities also took part in the agreement.
A senior White House official told the outlet that President Trump has ordered a full effort to begin the safe and permanent resettlement of these Afghan allies. The U.S. State Department is now actively reviewing their cases.
The development has renewed hope for thousands of vulnerable Afghans who supported American operations, many of whom have faced long delays and uncertainty in securing safe passage.
The agreement signals a meaningful step toward honoring commitments to those who risked their lives for the U.S., while also easing tensions caused by prior deportation threats.
If fully implemented, this deal could mark a turning point in how the U.S. handles its obligations to wartime allies, offering a model for future crisis response.