Indeed, there are estimates that some 18,000 Afghan nationals are now awaiting what are known as Special Immigrant Visas, a ticket out of what many fear could become a collapsing Afghanistan as American forces withdraw. You can also add another 54,000 family members, who are expected to qualify. "These people need to know that they can come to the United States to re-establish themselves in a secure environment, bringing their families with them," Rahder said. "Because they are certainly anything but secure if they remain in Afghanistan." Rahder is especially worried about the man who worked as his translator and had received several visa denials. He said he believes his translator is now in "significant jeopardy", and like others, had a right to expect America to have his back.