Some have arrived with completed visa applications in recognition of their service alongside the U.S. military. But the vast majority of the refugees are being granted what is known as “humanitarian parole,” which allows them to live in the United States for a fixed period, in most cases two years. They may be required to apply for asylum and will get help to find a home in the United States while they wait for their cases to be processed. As of Thursday, more than 26,100 Afghans fresh off planes had been shuttled to a cavernous room near Dulles, including 3,800 on Wednesday alone. Seeing three children standing off to one side, Mr. Blinken stopped, crouched down, and introduced himself.

Source: International New York Times September 03, 2021 19:41 UTC