Cleveland agencies prepare to help hundreds of Afghans seeking refuge

Описание: Local agencies in Cleveland are preparing to help hundreds of Afghans who are seeking refuge.

Cleveland is one of 19 cities that accept the Special Immigrant Visa which is available to those who have worked with the U.S. Armed Forces in Afghanistan and Iraq.

“Part of the reason why Cleveland is one of the 19 cities is that we have a long legacy of welcoming families from Afghanistan for the last 20 years,” said Joe Cimperman, President of Global Cleveland. “Some of those individuals coming as a result of the regular resettlement program, and some are coming as a result of the evacuation.”

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