The effort is designed to show support for legal immigration of more Afghans who worked alongside American forces during the war overseas.
Democrats want promises from department leaders that sensitive medical and financial information is being handled securely.
The department is about 15% ahead of its claims workload pace from last summer.
Prior to Trump’s push to drive up deportations, USCIS provided more discretion for vets seeking legal status for a family member, legal experts say.
