The United States and the Philippines have reached an agreement to allow a limited number of Afghan nationals to transit through the Philippines to complete their visa processing for Special Immigrant Visas (SIVs) and resettlement in the United States. The U.S. government is providing necessary services for these Afghans during their temporary stay in the Philippines, including food, housing, security, medical care, and transportation to complete visa processing.
"The United States appreciates its long and positive history of bilateral cooperation with the Philippines and thanks the Philippine government for supporting Afghan allies of the United States," stated a spokesperson from the Office of the Spokesperson on August 19, 2024.
