First Flight Of Afghan Evacuees Lands In U.S.

Afghan Special Immigrant Visa (SIV) holders have arrived in the US, escaping the Taliban's advance. They are temporarily housed at Fort Lee, Virginia, to complete visa processing. Despite extensive background checks, many Afghans remain in the visa pipeline. Operation Allies Refuge aims to expedite their relocation, but challenges persist. Local communities express mixed reactions to the arrivals. The US government has passed a bipartisan bill to allocate $1 billion for Afghan resettlement, marking a significant milestone in supporting those who aided US forces.

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