Philippines to host Afghan nationals awaiting resettlement in US
By Ray Bogan (Political Correspondent)
The United States and the Philippines reached an agreement that will allow Afghan nationals who assisted the United States military in war to stay in the Philippines while they wait for visa processing and resettlement in the U.S. The U.S. government will cover the refugees’ food, housing, security, medical and transportation costs.
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Click to see story on FijiTimesThe Afghan refugees are waiting for approval of their Special Immigrant Visas, or SIVs, which allow them to obtain lawful permanent residence in the United States.
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To be eligible, U.S. forces must have employed an individual in Afghanistan for at least one year between October 2001 and December 2023. If approved, their spouse and unmarried children under the age of 21 may accompany them.
If those employees stayed in Afghanistan, their lives could be in danger now that the Taliban has taken over because many provided intelligence against the terrorist organization or translation services to assist U.S. forces.
The State Department did not say how many Afghans would go to the Philippines. A senior Philippine official told The Associated Press that it is a one-time deal for 150 to 300 Afghan nationals.
“The United States appreciates its long and positive history of bilateral cooperation with the Philippines and thanks the Philippine government for supporting Afghan allies of the United States,” the State Department said in a statement.
Congress authorized the program through Dec. 31, 2024. There have been a total of 38,500 visas allocated for Afghan SIVs since 2014. It first began in 2009.
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This announcement, made on Monday, Aug. 19, came at the same time the U.S. State Department reaffirmed its commitment to Article IV of the 1951 U.S.-Philippines Mutual Defense Treaty. The agreement called for the U.S. and Philippines to aid each other if either comes under armed attack in the Pacific. It includes territory in the South China Sea. The treaty covers the military and Coast Guard, public vessels and aircraft.
The U.S. publicly stated its commitment to the treaty after Chinese ships deliberately collided with Philippine Coast Guard vessels in the South China Sea, causing structural damage to Philippine ships. The State Department called the maneuver reckless.
[RAY BOGAN]
The United States and the Philippines reached an agreement that will allow Afghan nationals who assisted the United States military in war to stay in the Philippines while they wait for visa processing and resettlement in the U.S.
The U.S. government will cover the refugees’ food, housing, security, medical, and transportation costs.
The Afghan refugees are waiting for approval of their Special Immigrant Visas or SIVs which allow them to obtain lawful permanent residence in the United States. To be eligible, an individual must have been employed in Afghanistan by U.S. forces for at least one year between October 2001 and December 2023.
If those employees stayed in Afghanistan their lives could be in danger now that the Taliban has taken over because many provided intelligence against the terrorist organization or translation services to assist U.S. forces. If approved, their spouse and unmarried children under the age of 21 may accompany them.
The State Department did not say how many Afghans would go to the Philippines. A senior Philippine official told the AP it’s a one time deal for 150 to 300 Afghan nationals.
The program is authorized by Congress through December 31, 2024. There have been a total of 38,500 visas allocated for Afghan SIVs since 2014. It first began in 2009.
This announcement was made Monday night, the same time the U.S. State Department reaffirmed its commitment to Article IV of the 1951 U.S.-Philippines Mutual Defense Treaty. The agreement calls for the U.S. and Philippines to aid each other if either comes under armed attack in the Pacific, including the South China Sea. The treaty covers the military and Coast Guard, public vessels and aircraft.
The U.S. publicly stated its commitment to the treaty after Chinese ships deliberately collided with Philippine Coast Guard Vessels in the South China Sea, causing structural damage. The State Department called the maneuver reckless.
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Philippines to host ‘limited number’ of Afghans seeking U.S. visas
Click to see story on The HinduPhilippines agrees to host a US visa processing center for Afghans resettling in America
Click to see story on The IndependentPhilippines to host a US visa processing center for up to 300 Afghans resettling in America
Click to see story on Associated Press NewsPhilippines agrees to host a US visa processing center for Afghans resettling in America
Click to see story on abc NewsU.S., Philippines reach new deal to assist Afghan allies
Click to see story on The Washington PostPhilippines agrees to host Afghans awaiting resettlement in US
Click to see story on Al JazeeraRefugee policy: Afghans to wait for US visas in the Philippines
Click to see story on Zeit OnlinePH, US reach deal on temporary relocation of some Afghan refugees
Click to see story on GMA Filipino NewsPH to process ‘limited number’ of Afghans seeking US visas
Click to see story on InquirerPH, US ok deal for Afghan refugees’ Manila transit
Click to see story on RapplerPhilippines to process ‘limited number’ of Afghans seeking US visas
Click to see story on Philstar GlobalAfghan nationals to be allowed entry into PH to process US visa
Click to see story on Manila BulletinPhilippines agrees to host a US visa processing center for Afghans resettling in America
Click to see story on KIFIPhilippines to host Afghans awaiting resettlement in US
Click to see story on South China Morning PostPhilippines agrees to host a US visa processing centre for Afghans resettling in America
Click to see story on Channel News AsiaPhilippines agrees to host a US visa processing center for Afghans resettling in America
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Click to see story on The Straits TimesPhilippines agrees to host a US visa processing center for Afghans resettling in America
Click to see story on MY NorthwestPhilippines to process ‘limited number’ of Afghans seeking US visas
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Click to see story on The Manila TimesPhilippines to host Afghan visa applicants while US processes them; Here’s what the deal says
Click to see story on Firstpost NewsPhilippines agrees to host a US visa processing center for Afghans resettling in America
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Philippines agrees to host a US visa processing center for Afghans resettling in America
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