U.S. Special Immigrant Visa Program Faces Criticism Over Slow Speed

Ailsa Chang
Casey Morell
Amy Isackson

August 16, 2021 / 2:21 pm

NPR's Ailsa Chang speaks with James Miervaldis, chairman of No One Left Behind — which helps Afghan and Iraqi interpreters resettle in the U.S. — on issues with the Special Immigrant Visa program.

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U.S. Special Immigrant Visa Program Faces Criticism Over Slow Speed

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