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Hugh_Lebowski

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9. I'm just asking because 'admitted to US' (via a visa) is not the same as physically being here

Reply to dalton99a (Reply #8)

Tue Aug 24, 2021, 09:03 PM

Aug 2021

So was curious if the NYT (paywalled) article is specifically saying that they're here?

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Could someone please put a number on it? [View all] bluewater Aug 2021 OP

I remember seeing 300K thrown around before everything went sideways nt AZSkiffyGeek Aug 2021 #1

The number I was seeing was 88,000 had applied for visas. Links. chowder66 Aug 2021 #2

'How Many People in Afghanistan Need to be Rescued? The Number Remains Elusive.' Donkees Aug 2021 #3

No, I doubt anyone could put a number on it... Ohio Joe Aug 2021 #4

Also, add 73,628 Afghans who were admitted to the U.S. before the evacuation dalton99a Aug 2021 #5

Actually left, and are here now, or just have the visas? (nt) Hugh_Lebowski Aug 2021 #7

They are most certainly in the U.S. dalton99a Aug 2021 #8

I'm just asking because 'admitted to US' (via a visa) is not the same as physically being here Hugh_Lebowski Aug 2021 #9

Remember to count their family members, too. n/t royable Aug 2021 #6

After 20 years of war and a corrupt government Mr.Bill Aug 2021 #10

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