U.S. adds 12,000 special immigrant visas for Afghans; backers say more are needed
Washington — U.S. lawmakers provided an additional 12,000 Special Immigrant Visas (SIVs) for Afghans supporting the U.S. mission in Afghanistan in a $1.2 trillion spending bill, extending the program through the end of 2025. 20,000 less than they asked for. President Joe Biden signed long-awaited spending bills into law on Saturday, hours after Congress approved … Read more