An Iraqi translator who has earned commendations for risking his life repeatedly to save the lives of many American soldiers in combat has been denied a visa to live in the United States because of nonviolent actions he took to overthrow Saddam Hussein — at the same time the U.S. government was calling for regime change in Iraq.
Jasim, whose name is being withheld for his safety, has received strong support from the U.S. military, and the Department of Homeland Security approved his application for a visa. But the State Department has denied Jasim a visa because he was arrested in 1996 for actions against the Saddam dictatorship.
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Hard to put words to the feeling this one causes!
Visa Denial Puts Heroic Iraqi Translator in the Crosshairs
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- Redrose100
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Re: Visa Denial Puts Heroic Iraqi Translator in the Crosshairs
That sound like the State Dept alright... fucked up!
Re: Visa Denial Puts Heroic Iraqi Translator in the Crosshairs
Unreal. I am not surprised that it's becoming a tougher sell for us to the locals of oppressed regimes that "..we'll help you if you help us out!".Redrose100 wrote:An Iraqi translator who has earned commendations for risking his life repeatedly to save the lives of many American soldiers in combat has been denied a visa to live in the United States because of nonviolent actions he took to overthrow Saddam Hussein — at the same time the U.S. government was calling for regime change in Iraq.... But the State Department has denied Jasim a visa because he was arrested in 1996 for actions against the Saddam dictatorship.
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Re: Visa Denial Puts Heroic Iraqi Translator in the Crosshairs
The old "help them while it benefits us, and then shit on them" routine? Unfortunately, (at least according to BTDTs I've talked to and books I've read) it's happened quite a bit when dealing with us.
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Re: Visa Denial Puts Heroic Iraqi Translator in the Crosshairs
Based on my experiences, I'm not sure I'd trust us.JLTW!!! wrote:The old "help them while it benefits us, and then shit on them" routine? Unfortunately, (at least according to BTDTs I've talked to and books I've read) it's happened quite a bit when dealing with us.
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Advisor, VN 66-68 69-70
42d Vn Ranger Battalion 1969-1970
Trainer, El Salvador 86-87
Advisor, Saudi Arabian National Guard 91, 93-94
75th RRA Life Member #867