Rewarding the Service of Afghans Working With Our Military

 Many Afghans have risked their life to work with Coalition Forces in Afghanistan.  A special immigration quota has been set aside for them of up to 7500 people.  Sadly as of December only 32 had been issued.  The First UU Society of Albany former intern, Rev. Chris Antal has shared this information with Rev. Trumbore:

Some background articles:

http://articles. washingtonpost.com/2012-12-06/opinions/35673714_1_taliban-member-afghan-government-national-directorate

http://www.washingtonpost.com/blogs/liveblog/wp/2013/01/30/as-2014-nato-pullout-approaches-more-afghans-flee-their-homeland/

One specific case that Chris Antal is working on.  Here is an interview with Tariq:

http://bamiyan.us/wordpress/wp-content/uploads/2012/12/Special-Immigrant-Visa-applicant-interview-30m15s-14-Dec-12.mp3

http://www.washingtonpost.com/world/asia_pacific/alleged-terrorism-ties-foil-some-afghan-interpreters-us-visa-hopes/2013/02/01/3d4b80fc-6704-11e2-889b-f23c246aa446_story.html

His case number to reference in correspondence NVCSIV2012188017 with Senator(s).  A letter of support for him is encouraged.

Here is a Sample Letter to support these Afghans getting visas in general.

For more information contact Chris Antal here: Chrisantal<at>yahoo.com