The New York Times today published an editorial about a recent change to the Special Immigrant Visa (SIV) program for Afghans which could leave thousands of U.S. allies unable to show that... read more →
New York, NY, January 27, 2016 – Today, the State Department issued guidance on its interpretation of the new Special Immigrant Visa (SIV) law (contained in the 2016 National Defense... read more →
Today, The Washington Examiner quoted IRAP's Interim Policy Director, Betsy Fisher, in a piece about the need for more Special Immigrant Visas (SIVs) for Afghans. The recent National Defense Authorization Act extended... read more →
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The powerful story of Phil Schmidt and "AK," the Afghan interpreter who worked with Phil's fallen son, is continuing to stir the public and shed light on the issue of... read more →
Today, IRAP was featured in an immensely moving NPR piece that highlights the dire need for action on behalf of America's Afghan and Iraqi allies. Phil Schmidt lost his son Jonathan when... read more →
FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE IRAQI REFUGEE ASSISTANCE PROJECT AND FRESHFIELDS EXPAND LANDMARK LAWSUIT AGAINST SECRETARY OF STATE KERRY, SECRETARY OF HOMELAND SECURITY JOHNSON Obama Administration continues to fail to implement bipartisan... read more →
McClatchy DC recently featured IRAP in an article that highlights delays in the Special Immigrant Visa (SIV) application process, and which specifically addresses the significance of IRAP's current lawsuit against... read more →
Today, The Washington Free Beacon broke the news of the murder of Sakhidad Afghan, an Afghan interpreter for the U.S. Marines and Air Force. Afghan was tortured and killed earlier this... read more →
This week, Rochester Public Radio produced a radio piece covering the bureaucracy of the Special Immigrant Visa (SIV) program, featuring an interview with IRAP Fellow Mark Doss. The piece focuses on... read more →