H.R. 9899 — Afghanistan TPS Act of 2026

This section designates Afghanistan for temporary protected status under the Immigration and Nationality Act, with an initial period from the date of enactment through July 1, 2029. It requires the Secretary of Homeland Security to receive, process, and adjudicate applications for such status and related employment authorization from Afghan nationals within 90 days (extendable by up to 150 days for national security reasons), to waive associated fees, and to grant prior consent for brief emergency travel abroad.