Kabul: F4 visas issued

Immigrant visa: Brother or sister of U.S. citizen at least 21 years of age, and their spouse and children

Kabul has not issued any visas since August 2021, in State Department figures up to February 2026.

Interview scheduling at Kabul

The State Department’s tool lists Kabul but gives no month for any category (N/A). It may not be handling immigrant visas. Check the embassy’s own website, listed at usembassy.gov.

The State Department sends immigrant visa applicants from Afghanistan to Islamabad, not Kabul.

Details

Its list of embassies and consulates for immigrant visas names Islamabad.

Source: State Department IV Scheduling Status Tool, updated Oct 7, 2026.

Visas issued, Mar 2025 – Feb 2026

none since Aug 2021

Visas issued show how busy the post is, not how long you will wait.