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dalton99a

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5. Also, add 73,628 Afghans who were admitted to the U.S. before the evacuation

Reply to bluewater (Original post)

Tue Aug 24, 2021, 08:21 PM

Aug 2021

As of March 31, the latest data available, 20,829 Afghans, plus 52,799 family members, had received special immigrant visas since 2014 under a separate program created by Congress for those who could face reprisals for their work with U.S. troops.

https://www.nytimes.com/2021/08/21/us/refugees-history-afghanistan.html

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Could someone please put a number on it? [View all] bluewater Aug 2021 OP

I remember seeing 300K thrown around before everything went sideways nt AZSkiffyGeek Aug 2021 #1

The number I was seeing was 88,000 had applied for visas. Links. chowder66 Aug 2021 #2

'How Many People in Afghanistan Need to be Rescued? The Number Remains Elusive.' Donkees Aug 2021 #3

No, I doubt anyone could put a number on it... Ohio Joe Aug 2021 #4

Also, add 73,628 Afghans who were admitted to the U.S. before the evacuation dalton99a Aug 2021 #5

Actually left, and are here now, or just have the visas? (nt) Hugh_Lebowski Aug 2021 #7

They are most certainly in the U.S. dalton99a Aug 2021 #8

I'm just asking because 'admitted to US' (via a visa) is not the same as physically being here Hugh_Lebowski Aug 2021 #9

Remember to count their family members, too. n/t royable Aug 2021 #6

After 20 years of war and a corrupt government Mr.Bill Aug 2021 #10