Plan to boost visas for Afghan allies isn’t enough, advocates warnThe White House hopes to increase the number of Afghan visas to 20,000 in its fiscal 2024 budget plan.By Leo Shane III2 months ago
US ending Operation Allies Welcome, shift to new Afghan refugee helpWhite House officials said the move is meant to improve efforts to assist Afghan refugees.By Leo Shane III9 months ago
After evacuation, Afghan refugees still face numerous obstaclesSignificant background checks before traveling to the United States are still happening, administration officials said.By Leo Shane III21 months ago
Vets groups plead for more action from White House on Afghanistan evacuationsA coalition of 45 groups working on evacuation issues has asked for a meeting with senior administration staff to see what more can be done to save the lives of Afghans in danger.By Leo Shane III21 months ago
U.S. to begin evacuating Afghan helpers this monthOperation Allies Refuge will begin the last week in July.By Leo Shane III23 months ago
U.S. to begin evacuating some Afghan nationals as they await visa approvalWhite House officials have not said how many individuals will be moved or where they will be housed while they await a final decision.By Leo Shane III and Meghann Myers23 months ago
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