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Sec. 5 · S. 3318

Mandatory comprehensive security review of certain nationals of Afghanistan admitted or paroled into the United States

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(a) In general The Secretary of Homeland Security shall— (1) conduct a comprehensive security review, including re-interviews and biometric checks, of each national of Afghanistan admitted as a refugee or pursuant to a special immigrant visa, or paroled into the United States, during the period beginning on January 20, 2021, and the date of the enactment of this Act; and (2) upon completion of such review, submit to Congress a certification of such completion. (b) Expedited removal for security risks Any individual subject to review under subsection (a) who the Secretary of Homeland Security determines poses a risk to national security or public safety shall be subject to expedited removal under section 235(b)(1) of the Immigration and Nationality Act (8 U.S.C. 1225(b)(1)). (c) Suspension of Afghan special immigrant visa and refugee processing Effective immediately, the processing of applications by nationals of Afghanistan for special immigrant or refugee status shall be suspended until the date on which the certification under subsection (a)(2) is submitted. (d) Limitation on funds for resettlement support No Federal funds may be used for resettlement support for nationals of Afghanistan until the date on which the certification under subsection (a)(2) is submitted.

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