Federal contractors have a role in helping Afghans get approved for special immigrant visas

Summary: As the State Department scrambles to process thousands of special immigrant visas for Afghans trying to flee through the Kabul airport, federal contractors are playing a big role. After all, most of the Afghans who assisted U.S. forces over the years were contract employees in one way or another, and in many cases, the government needs contractors’ data to verify their service. David Berteau is president and CEO of the Professional Services Council. He talked with the Federal Drive about how the government is working with PSC’s member companies on this huge challenge. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices