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- 1Ex-USCIS Officer Indicted Over Alleged Cash-For-Approvals Scheme▼Ex-USCIS Officer Indicted In Alleged Cash-For-Approvals Scheme
A former US Citizenship and Immigration Services officer has been indicted on allegations of taking cash payments in exchange for approving immigration applications. Federal prosecutors accuse the ex-official of abusing their position to grant benefits for money. The case is drawing attention amid ongoing scrutiny of integrity problems inside the US immigration system.
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US Immigration and Customs Enforcement has awarded government services contractor CACI a task order worth up to $150 million. The award, reported by Virginia Business, covers contract work supporting the agency's operations. CACI, headquartered in Northern Virginia, is a frequent federal contractor, and the sizable order underscores continued federal spending on immigration enforcement services.
- 3Japan's foreign worker count hits record high●The number of foreign workers in Japan under the Specified Skilled Worker visa has reached a record high of 444,256, acc
Japan's Immigration Services Agency reports that the number of foreign workers in the country under the Specified Skilled Worker visa has reached a record high of 444,256. The program, created in 2019 to address severe labor shortages in sectors like caregiving, construction and agriculture, continues to expand as Japan's population ages and shrinks.
- 4Richmond council unanimously approves 'Trust Policy' immigration resolution●Richmond city council unanimously approves 'Trust Policy' resolution on immigration status sharing
The Richmond city council has voted unanimously to approve a 'Trust Policy' resolution that limits how city authorities share information about residents' immigration status with federal agencies. The measure aims to build trust between immigrant communities and local government by assuring residents that routine contact with city services will not lead to immigration enforcement.