The Pacific island nation of Palau has reached an agreement with the Trump administration under which it would accept as many as 75 migrants from other countries, in return for $7.5 million in U.S. assistance.
Under the arrangement, the individuals, none of whom face criminal charges, would be permitted to reside and seek employment in Palau, a move officials say could help fill gaps in the country’s workforce, according to a statement issued by President Surangel Whipps Jr.’s office.
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