U.S. red tape delaying visas for Iraqi allies

These refugees are in danger because they helped the U.S. side in the war and visa delays are forcing them to stay in Iraq. They helped us, we have to help them.    - - Donna Poisl

By Kristina Wong-The Washington Times

Thousands of Iraqis, including many who served as interpreters and contractors for the U.S., are caught in bureaucratic delays as they await visas or refugee status to come to the U.S., according to regional experts, who say the lives of some are in danger.

About 30,000 Iraqis who have been approved conditionally for refugee status cannot come to the United States because of a cumbersome security-clearance process, a panel of experts hosted by the Truman National Security Project said Monday.
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