Posted on August 1, 2017
Brain Cancer, FreedomMatters, Interpreters, John McCain, No One Left Behind, SIV, SIV Holders, translators, veterans
As you no doubt read in the news, Senator John McCain (R-AZ) has brain cancer. Our thoughts and prayers are with him and his family. We hope he makes a speedy and full recovery. Whether you know it or not, the SIV (Special Immigrant Visa) program exists today because of the tireless work of Sen.…
Posted on July 21, 2017
Afghan, FreedomMatters, heroes, Interpreters, No One Left Behind, refugee, SIV, SIV Holders, Terps, translators, veterans
Yesterday’s Washington Post really does tell it like it is. It’s important; no, it’s vital that you read it. Consider what combat translators/interpreters have done for us, and, more importantly, how much more we could and should be doing for them. We owe them that. They protected and supported our men and women in uniform. They…
Posted on June 27, 2017
On June 8th, the US Department of State Bureau of Population, Refugees, and Migration announced changes to the Reception and Placement process for SIVs, effective immediately. The Reception and Placement (R&P) program is the program that assists SIVs for the first 90 days of their life in the US and covers services such…