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Many Afghans who arrived in Iowa last year only are permitted to live in the U.S. temporarily. A new coalition is working to help as many of them receive permanent legal status as possible.

Many of the Afghans who have arrived in Iowa are only permitted to stay in the U.S. for two years. Iowa organizations are hosting free legal clinics to help them gain a more permanent legal status.

AP File Aisha Kazman Kammawie of Ankeny takes the oath of allegiance during a drive-thru naturalization ceremony last June at Principal Park in Des Moines. English English The Biden administration is expected to make changes to U.S. immigration policy and that means changes for some immigrants in Iowa. The changes so far include getting rid of the travel ban against some majority-Muslim countries and pausing deportation for 100 days. It also makes the Deferred Action fo...

3:37 p.m. – New COVID-19 aid package faces resistance from Iowa Republicans in Congress Democrats in Congress are gearing up to work on the latest round of coronavirus aid as soon as next week. But the $1.9 trillion dollar proposal is facing resistance among Republicans, including in Iowa. The latest coronavirus aid package is a major policy goal for the new Biden Administration. The AP and others have reported that Democrats may be able to push the bill through without Republican support. Bu...