What Happens To The Iraqis Who Helped Us?

Dan Zak profiles an Iraqi translator waiting on a visa:

Working checkpoints and security patrols with U.S. forces, he faced both rocket attacks and suspicious neighbors. He became close friends with American soldiers. He received certificates of appreciation and letters of commendation from U.S. officers, who praised him as “dependable” and “fearless.” In June of last year, fed up with the poor water and electrical services of the Iraqi government, he applied for a visa and relocation through the U.S. office of the International Organization for Migration. Two months ago he received a letter saying that he was on the waiting list for a first interview.

“You do a good job for someone and what do you expect?” he said. “You expect them to do a good job for you. I feel frustrated because I worked for them for four years and there are many guys who worked with them for six months and are right now in the United States. No, there is no justice about this.”