More Afghans than Iraqis entered U.S. under special immigrant visas since 2013

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December 8, 2017

Afghans who worked for U.S. government make up growing share of special immigrant visa recipients

More Afghans than Iraqis entered U.S. under special immigrant visas since 2013

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More Afghans than Iraqis entered U.S. under special immigrant visas since 2013

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Afghans who worked for U.S. government make up growing share of special immigrant visa recipients
More Afghans than Iraqis entered U.S. under special immigrant visas since 2013
Two-thirds of Afghan and Iraqi special immigrant visa recipients were dependents of applicants
California and Texas are top states for resettlement among special immigrant visa holders

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