"Arrr! Afghan mateys be settlin' in the Philippines fer paperwork before sailin' to the grand ol' US of A!"
2025-01-07
Avast, me hearties! A band o' Afghan scallywags be settin’ sail for the Philippines, seekin’ special papers to dock in the land o’ freedom, the good ol’ U.S. of A! They be swappin’ their camels for ships an’ lookin’ fer a fair wind to the American dream! Arrr!
Ahoy me hearties! Gather ‘round as I spin ye a grand tale of Afghan scallywags who’ve landed on the shores of the Philippines! Aye, these brave souls be seekin’ a new home across the vast sea in the good ol’ U.S. of A. This grand adventure be part of a deal struck ‘twixt the fine folks of the Philippines and the mighty U.S. government.In the heat of July, the Filipinos agreed to host a special immigrant visa processin’ center for a handful of Afghan mates lookin’ to swap their sandy shores for American dreams. Upon their arrival, these troopers were greeted with entry visas, havin’ been vetted and poked by the finest medical crew. Aye, they be safe as a ship in a harbor, with Uncle Sam footin’ the bill for their stay—food, lodging, and all that good stuff!
But beware, me buckos! The stay be limited to a mere 59 days, and only 150 to 300 of these hearty Afghans shall be welcomed under this “one-time” arrangement. They be the brave souls who once served the U.S. in battle, left behind when the cannons fell silent in a chaotic retreat. So raise a tankard to these intrepid adventurers as they chart a course for their new lives in America!