New AI tool helps Afghan allies at risk find visa pathways
The veteran-led organization AfghanEvac has launched a new AI-powered tool called the Visa Pathways and Relocation Information Center (V-PRIC) to help Afghan allies navigate the complex U.S. visa and asylum process. The tool, which saw over 30,000 visits in its first week, analyzes 124 U.S. visa classifications (16 relevant to Afghans) and global pathways to match users with the most promising options. Despite the tool's utility, founder Shawn VanDiver notes that few pathways are currently available due to the Trump administration's indefinite suspension of Afghan immigration processing and termination of temporary protected status. Approximately 1,100 Afghan allies remain stuck at Camp As Sayliyah in Qatar, with some facing forced relocation to Afghanistan or the Democratic Republic of Congo. The tool is trained on legal decisions, executive orders, and AfghanEvac surveys, and is continuously updated to reflect changing conditions. VanDiver emphasizes that V-PRIC does not replace legal advice but provides a starting point for applicants.
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