The first group of Afghans who worked as interpreters, and other personnel with the US Army, are expected to arrive in the United States in the next day or so, according to a new report.
During a Thursday press conference in Kuwait, Secretary of State Antony Blinken confirmed the group would arrive “very, very soon,” however, a source familiar with the plans told ABC News it could be as soon as early Thursday night.
The group is expected to arrive at Ft. Lee Army base in Virginia.
Around 750 Afghans have applied and completed the visa process required to be brought to the US, along with their immediate families, roughly equating to 2,500 people. The group will stay in Virginia until they complete the application processing before being relocated throughout the US.
A second group of applicants, approximately 4,000 people and their family members, will be transferred overseas, potentially to US military bases.
Roughly 20,000 Afghans have applied for the visas, according to the State Department, though it is unclear how many will be evacuated.
