Local national interpreters who aided Coalition Forces are still waiting on visas to enter the United States. The visa program is set to expire at the end of the year, and Taliban members will attack any families who helped Coalition Forces. Extend the visa program and immediately expedite any visas for interpreters who may be in danger.
Why is this important?
I deployed twice to Afghanistan and I served with local national interpreters who risk their lives to provide an invaluable service to our troops. They risked their lives for American forces, and as a result their families have become permanent targets of insurgents. We need to stand up and protect those who protected our service members by allowing them to obtain visas to enter the US.
