Customs and Border Protection (CBP), U.S. As with any population entering the United States, DHS, in coordination with interagency vetting partners, takes multiple steps to ensure that those seeking entry do not pose a national security or public safety risk.ĭHS deployed approximately 400 personnel from U.S. government is working around the clock to conduct the security screening and vetting of vulnerable Afghans before they are permitted entry into the United States, consistent with the dual goals of protecting national security and providing protection for our Afghan allies. Screening and Vetting Prior to Arrival in the United States The work of the UCG is undertaken in close collaboration with partners in state and local government, non-governmental organizations, and the private sector. military bases prior to being connected with non-governmental organizations for resettlement into communities. This support includes initial processing at pre-designated U.S. The UCG reports directly to the Secretary of Homeland Security and coordinates the implementation of a broad range of services, including initial processing, COVID-19 testing, isolation of COVID-positive individuals, vaccinations, additional medical services, and screening and support for individuals who are neither U.S.
To lead the effort in support of Operation Allies Welcome, DHS established a Unified Coordination Group (UCG). At the President’s direction, the Secretary of Homeland Security is working with representatives from across the government to coordinate our response and ensure unity of effort. On August 29, 2021, President Biden directed the Department of Homeland Security (DHS) to lead and coordinate ongoing efforts across the federal government to support vulnerable Afghans, including those who worked alongside us in Afghanistan for the past two decades, as they safely resettle in the United States. Bob Fenton, selected by the secretary to oversee the operation, also delivered remarks. 3, 2021) Homeland Security Secretary Alejandro Mayorkas conducts a press conference to provide updates on Operation Allies Welcome, the department-led effort to resettle Afghan refugees. Citizenship And Immigration Services Ombudsman.
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