As long as U.S. forces have been engaged in operations abroad, local people have been recruited as translators and facilitators. Now, inIraq and Afghanistan, a new wave of local helpers face uncertainfutures as U.S. troops leave. The year 2013 was a key year in this saga from an immigration perspective. This article will review the background, current options, and prospects for these individuals in 2014 and beyond.
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