A translator who risked his life to help Illinois National Guardsmen during the Iraq War has moved to the American southwest, following several years of waiting during the Special Immigrant Visa approval process.
Illinois National Guard veteran John Taylor served in Iraq during the early years of the war and has kept in communication with Jaguar and offered him guidance.According to government records, 3,954 Iraqi and Afghan translators and their dependents have received a Special Immigrant Visa since 2007, although the data is preliminary and subject to change. Data from after June 30, 2021 has yet to be made public.
Majid Jabber also served as a translator for American soldiers during the Iraq War. Jabber has since moved to Illinois and become a business owner.“This country is rich of traditions and history and just make it your own and be proud as American as I am,” Jabber said. As for the near future, Jaguar said he will be getting his kids into school and he will start looking for a job.
“I have everything and we will try to continue living here and make some own business maybe. Let’s see,” Jaguar said. He also said when he gets settled he would like to help others in Iraq still waiting for their chance to move to America.
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