From Fox News: Palau has struck a deal with the U.S. to accept up to 75 deportees from the U.S. in exchange for $7.5 million in foreign aid.
The agreement will allow “third-country nationals” who have never been charged with a crime to live and work in the Pacific nation, which has a population of about 18,000 people, according to announcements Wednesday from President Surangel Whipps Jr.’s office and the U.S. Embassy in Koror.
The agreement was formalized through a memorandum of understanding, with Palau citing labor shortages as a key motivation.
The U.S. Embassy in Koror said in a statement: “The United States deeply appreciates Palau’s cooperation in enforcing U.S. immigration laws, which remains a top priority for the Trump administration.
“In this regard, the United States granted $7.5 million to address the needs of relevant Palau public services.”
In a statement from Whipp’s office, the foreign president welcomed the deportations to assist with labor shortages.
“Palau and the United States signed a memorandum of understanding allowing up to 75 third-country nationals, who have never been charged with a crime, to live and work in Palau, helping address local labor shortages in needed occupations,” the statement read.
“Palau and the United States signed a Memorandum of Understanding allowing up to 75 third country nationals, who have never been charged with a crime, to live and work in Palau.”
Palau agrees to take up to 75 deportees from the U.S. in exchange for $7.5 million in aid.…
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