Visa Cap for Afghans Who Worked with U.S. Troops

SOURCE www.foxnews.com
Senators urge congressional leaders to ensure more visas are available for Afghans who worked alongside U.S. troops, as the deadline for safety in the U.S. approaches. Advocates warn of dire consequences if more visas are not approved.

Key Points

  • Senators from both parties are pushing for an increase in the visa cap for Afghans who worked with U.S. troops
  • Advocates warn that failure to approve more visas could result in dire consequences for Afghan allies
  • The current visa cap may lead to hundreds of thousands of Afghan allies being left behind in Afghanistan

Pros

  • Providing safety and opportunities for Afghans who risked their lives to support U.S. troops
  • Honoring commitments and upholding moral obligations to Afghan allies

Cons

  • Risk of grave danger, torture, and death for Afghan allies if not granted visas
  • Delays and bureaucratic hurdles in the visa processing system