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Sami Vanderlip

Sami Vanderlip

Sami Vanderlip is a freelance journalist with a focus on politics and current affairs.

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Afghan Allies Pay for Chance at US Asylum, but It’s Easier for Ukrainians

Afghan Allies Pay for Chance at US Asylum, but It’s Easier for Ukrainians

The differences between the Ukraine and Afghanistan immigration policies are stark, and the reason seems insidious. While Ukrainians are being allowed into the United States with few restrictions, Afghans have to pay bank-breaking fees of $575 each, just to receive no response, for years.

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