Sayedyaqoob Qattali, after years supporting U.S. efforts in Afghanistan, faced dire circumstances following the Taliban takeover. Unable to secure evacuation, he obtained a Brazilian humanitarian visa and began a lengthy journey through multiple countries. In Mexico, he successfully applied for U.S. humanitarian parole and relocated to Houston, aided by a veterans' organization. His language skills helped him find work, and he enrolled his children in school. However, after changes in policy under President Trump, Qattali received a notice to leave, presenting a new threat to his family's safety and stability in the U.S.
"I went to Iran, and I applied for Brazil, [to get a] humanitarian visa. That was just the option that was left."
"Most of the time, we walked. In all these countries, we got the legal paper that [said] we can stay there."
"Fortunately, we received an appointment after two days [for U.S. humanitarian parole]."
"Unfortunately, we got an email that you have to leave. We have like seven days. After that, they're going to charge $900 per day."
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