The United States has a long history in the Middle East. In order to secure the safety and success of U.S. troops, the Government relied on the dedication, hard work, and support of brave Iraqis and Afghans who risked their lives and the lives of their families to help American soldiers and the U.S. mission. These Afghans and Iraqis worked as contractors, and they participated at every level of the mission by serving as translators, architects, and comrades. In return for their help and keeping American troops safe, the United States Government promised security from reprisals and gave its word to protect them and their families. The U.S. offered the ultimate promise and reached an understanding that it would offer safe passage to the United States if necessary. Congress created the Special Immigrant Visa (SIV) program to address the United States's duty to help the brave Iraqis and Afghans who fought along with the U.S. military as contractors. This paper aims to address the current SIV system while highlighting the difficulties and administrative burden on the program. The overview attempts to increase awareness and support for programs to save the lives of dedicated Iraqis and Afghans who continue to face death as a result of their work on behalf of the United States.