St. Louis (KMOX) -- St. Louisans can expect to see some of the refugees from Afghanistan arriving in town sooner than later.
The fall of Afghanistan means those who helped the United States over the years have to flee for their lives. Some will wind up in Missouri.
Arrey Obenson, CEO of the International Institute of St. Louis, asks the community to be welcoming.
"The only reason their lives are at stake is because they stood by the United States. They provided support, live-saving support sometimes, to the U.S. military," Obenson said.
Obenson says they don't know how many refugees will come here, but he does say it will be a long process to acclamate these refugees to American life.
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And that's why they have to leave their home country.
Cori Bush (D-St. Louis) posted on Twitter that she also believes it's the United States' duty to welcome refugees.