Two and a half years ago, the Taliban takeover of Afghanistan separated countless Afghan families. Amid a rapid and frenetic evacuation effort, thousands of Afghans boarded planes leaving the Kabul airport—but untold spouses, children, parents, siblings, and other loved ones were left behind.
In the months and years since, Afghan parolees have gradually received more permanent relief in the United States, such as grants of asylum or lawful permanent residency through their Special Immigrant Visas (SIVs). But, for many, refuge in the United States has come with heartbreak as their closest family members remain behind in Afghanistan.
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