; and (B) a case in processing in the United States Refugee Admissions Program for an individual who has received a Priority 1 or Priority 2 referral to such program. (6) United States Refugee Admissions Program The term United States Refugee Admissions Program means the program to resettle refugees in the United States pursuant to the authorities provided in sections 101(a)(42), 207, and 412 of the Immigration and Nationality Act ( 8 U.S.C. 1101(a)(42) , 1157, and 1522). 312. Support for Afghan allies outside the United States (a) Response to congressional inquiries The Secretary of State shall respond to inquiries by Members of Congress regarding the status of a specified application submitted by, or on behalf of, a national of Afghanistan, including any information that has been provided to the applicant, in accordance with section 222(f) of the Immigration and Nationality Act ( 8 U.S.C. 1202(f) ). (b) Office in lieu of embassy During the period in which there is no operational United States embassy in Afghanistan, the Secretary of State shall designate an appropriate office within the Department of State— (1) to review specified applications submitted by nationals of Afghanistan residing in Afghanistan, including by conducting any required interviews; (2) to issue visas or other travel documents to such nationals, in accordance with the immigration laws; (3) to provide services to such nationals, to the greatest extent practicable, that would normally be provided by an embassy