US EditionScores of Afghans have left for the US after their visas were processed in the Philippines
- Nearly 200 Afghan nationals have been flown to the United States after their special immigration visas were processed in the Philippines as part of an agreement between Manila and Washington, the U.S. Embassy in Manila said Sunday.
- The Afghans, including many children, arrived in the Philippines on Jan. 6 and left between Jan. 15 to 17 after completing their application process for resettlement in the U.S., according to Embassy spokesperson Kanishka Gangopadhyay.
- Senate Majority Leader Francis Tolentino welcomed the news that all Afghan refugees had left the country safely, noting their stay lasted 11 days, which is much less than the 59-day period agreed upon for processing their visa applications.
- The Philippines' decision to temporarily host Afghan refugees is described as correct, humane, and commendable by Tolentino, reflecting the country's long history of providing shelter for those escaping war and persecution.
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PH's hosting of Afghan nationals commendable—Tolentino
Senate Majority Leader Francis Tolentino on Monday, January 20 welcomed the news that all of the Afghan refugees who were temporarily hosted by the Philippines while processing their special immigrant visa (SIV) applications to relocate to the United States – have already left the country.“They arrived and departed our country safely, discreetly, and without any untoward incidents. Hosting the Afghan refugees is correct, humane, and commendable,…
'Afghan immigrants have left Manila'
ALL of the Afghans who arrived in the Philippines in January for the processing of their United States special immigrant visa (SIV) applications have left the country, the US Embassy said. Kanishka Gangopadhyay, embassy spokesman, said the Afghans "just under 200" and not 300 as earlier announced, arrived in the Philippines on Jan. 6 for the final processing of their SIVs at the US Embassy in Manila. "All departed the Philippines for immigration…
Nearly 200 Afghans in PHL fly to US - BusinessWorld Online
ALMOST 200 Afghan nationals who had stayed in the Philippines while awaiting resettlement in the United States have left the country after finishing their special immigrant visa applications, according to the US Embassy in Manila. In a Viber message to reporters, US Embassy spokesperson Kanishka Gangopadhyay said that from 300 Afghan nationals initially slated to participate in the special immigrant visa program, about 100 dropped out due to med…
Afghans seeking Special Immigrant Visas in Philippines leave for the US
MANILA, Philippines – The United States Embassy in the Philippines announced on Sunday, January 19, that all Afghan nationals seeking Special Immigrant Visas (SIVs) had left for the United States barely two weeks after they first arrived in the Philippines. “The government of the United States extends deep appreciation to the government of the Philippines for their cooperation and support for U.S. efforts to assist Afghan Special Immigrants,” K…
200 Afghan nationals complete visa processing, leave Philippines
MANILA, Philippines — A total of 200 Afghan nationals who arrived in the Philippines for the final processing of their Special Immigrant Visa (SIV) applications have already left the country. In a statement on Sunday, the US Embassy in the Philippines expressed its deep appreciation to the Philippine government for its “cooperation and support” in
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Scores of Afghans have left for the U.S. after their visas were processed in the Philippines
The U.S. Embassy in the Philippines says that nearly 200 Afghan nationals have been flown on to the United States after having their special immigration visas processed in the Philippines.
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