A group of Afghan nationals has arrived in the Philippines to process special immigrant visas for their resettlement in the United States, following an agreement between Manila and Washington. Last July, the Philippines agreed to host a U.S. immigrant visa processing center for a limited number of Afghan nationals seeking to resettle in America.
The Afghan nationals who arrived in the Philippines on Monday were granted entry visas after completing extensive security vetting and full medical screenings. The U.S. government will cover their expenses during their stay in the Philippines, including food, housing, security, medical, and transportation costs.
