'Our allies are facing unthinkable fear and desperation as they await special immigrant visas. We must ensure the government adheres to mandated timelines and brings our allies swiftly to safety,' BWBailey85 writes.
rule, he added, are living in a situation that is"unstable, dangerous, and life-threatening."
Jeff Phaneuf, director of advocacy at No One Left Behind, is also concerned about the implications of the government’s proposal."No One Left Behind has received reports of well over 200 SIV applicantswhile awaiting their visas. … Bureaucratic delays mean life or death for those who stood alongside U.S. troops throughout 20 years of war."
Fawad, whose name has also been changed, is a member of the Hazara minority. Since the Taliban takeover, he has endured insecure situations and worked menial jobs to feed his family of four. A neurological disorder has compromised Fawad’s son’s mobility, but fear of reprisal keeps the boy from attending doctor’s appointments. For the past 11 months, Fawad’s SIV application has been subject to interminable processing snags.
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