Middlesex County Chamber: Afghan Crisis

Press release from the Middlesex County Chamber:

August 24, 2021

The U.S. withdrawal from Afghanistan and the subsequent takeover of the country by the Taliban is putting the lives of many people in danger. Afghans who worked for the U.S. government or its allies, Afghans who worked for U.S. companies, Afghans with other connections to the U.S. (such as family), current and former members of the Afghan military, and Afghans who are human rights and/or women’s rights activists are at great risk of persecution, including kidnapping, torture, and death at the hands of the Taliban. Given the Taliban’s previous views on women’s rights, women and girls are also in particular danger. Sadly, all Afghans, even those without these connections, are also at risk.
 
There are programs in place for Afghans to apply for visas to or parole into the United States. Many require sponsorship by individuals or organizations in the U.S. If you know someone who is trying to get out of Afghanistan, or you would like to help support an individual or family who is looking to resettle in Connecticut, please contact Meghann E. LaFountain, Esq. at LaFountain Immigration Law, LLC. Her contact information is below.
 
Meghann E. LaFountain, Esq.
LaFountain Immigration Law, LLC
100 Riverview Center, Suite 280
Middletown, CT 06457
T: 860-215-4034
F: 833-253-4471
E: MEL@LaFountainLaw.com
W: www.LaFountainLaw.com

This press release was produced by the Middlesex County Chamber. The views expressed here are the author’s own.