"President Joe Biden announced this month that evacuation flights from Afghanistan would begin in late July. The Afghans are seeking refuge in the U.S. through

"President Joe Biden announced this month that evacuation flights from Afghanistan would begin in late July. The Afghans are seeking refuge in the U.S. through the Special Immigrant Visa program, which has enjoyed bipartisan support since its creation for Afghan nationals in 2009. The group heading to Fort Lee includes 700 who qualify for the SIV program; the remaining 1,800 Afghans are their family members." https://www.politico.com/news/2021/07/19/us-housing-afghan-refugees-virginia-500150 https://www.politico.com/news/2021/07/19/us-housing-afghan-r... It seems there is somewhat of a plan in place that is what you describe.