Advocacy
No One Left Behind relies on the support of seasoned veterans and professionals
If you are a member of the U.S. armed forces or government and you would like to contribute to SIV advocacy with NOLB, please email your request to info@nooneleft.org.
2019
40 Members Sign Letter Supporting SIVs in FY20 Appropriations
Presidential Proclamation Exempting SIVs from New Immigration Requirements
White House Letter to the Ranking Members of the House and Senate Armed Services Committees
U.S. District Court for the District of Columbia Decision on Afghan and Iraqi Allies
General and Flag Officers of the U.S. Military to President Trump
General Austin S. Miller to Senator Jeanne Shaheen
$52M Increase in Afghan SIV Program in President’s FY20 Budget
White House Statement of Administrative Policy on FY20
Shaheen Leads Bipartisan Legislation That Provides Additional Visas For Afghan Interpreters and Support Staff
s.1474
Congressional Letter to State, DHS, DoD, and FBI
Congressional Research Service on Iraqi and Afghan Special Immigrant Visa Programs
H.R.2796 – Afghan Allies Protection Act of 2019
Representative Blumenauer SIV Reporting Amendment in FY20 National Defense Authorization Act
FY20 National Defense Authorization Act
Lawmakers Hold Press Conference on Visas for Afghan Translators
2018
President Trump Applauds Two Afghan SIVs at Medal of Honor Ceremony
Congressional Letter to DHS
The Heritage Foundation
Scrutinize Special and Other Green Card Eligibility Categories as Part of the Effort to Modernize the U.S. Immigration System
GAO study on Afghan and Iraqi Special Immigrant (SIV) resettlement to the U.S.
General Nicholson to Senator John McCain
White House Statement on FY19 NDAA
Secretary of Defense James Mattis letter on Iraqi SIVs
Conference Report to Accompany FY19 NDAA
S. 3108 – Department of State, Foreign Operations
Senator Grassley and Senator Shaheen to members of the Senate Committee on Appropriations
National Executive Committee of The American Legion
Indianapolis, Indiana
Recognizing Special Immigrant Visa Recipients as Heroes
Our Obligation
2017
Governor Nikki Haley’s U.S. Ambassador to the United Nations Confirmation Hearing
General Joseph L. Votel to Senator John McCain
Pew Research:
Afghans who worked for U.S. gov’t make up growing share of special immigrant Visa recipients
David Petraeus, Retired General of the U.S. Army to Senator John McCain
Retired General David Petraeus on the role of Iraqi and Afghan translators in service to U.S. forces
American Enterprise Institute
Lost in Translation: The Unsung War Heroes of Iraq and Afghanistan
Here’s How Holders of Special Immigrant Visas Contribute to U.S. National Security
2016
Concerned Veterans to members of the Senate and Congress
Senator McCain Defends the Afghan SIV Program
Sen. Jeanne Shaheen, D-N.H., spoke to Yahoo Global News Anchor Katie Couric about fight to renew SIV program
2015
Taliban Threat Letters (Translated & Original)
Open Letter to Pope Francis – Protecting Translators and Interpreters Worldwide
General John F. Campbell to Senator John McCain
2014
John Oliver Reveals Donkeys Get In U.S. Before Translators
Janis Capitol Hill
2013
Senators Shaheen and McCain meet with Afghan translator who served alongside U.S. troops
Rep. Blumenauer Welcomes SIV Hero to the US
Rep. Blumenauer Welcomes SIV Hero to the US in Remarks on the House Floor
Rep. Gabbard and Rep. Kinzinger join Rep. Blumenauer to Reform Special Immigrant Visa Program
2009 & Older
Secretary of State Press Release – Additional Visas Authorized for the Afghan Special Immigrant Visa Program
Afghan Allies Protection Act of 2009
Senator Kennedy Statement on Iraqi SIVs
House Committee on Foreign Affairs: What is America’s Obligation?