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The United States and the Philippines have reached an agreement on allowing a limited number of Afghan nationals to transit to the Philippines to complete their visa processing for Special Immigrant Visas (SIVs) and resettlement to the United States.  The U.S. government is supporting necessary services for those Afghans temporarily in the Philippines, including food, housing, security, medical, and transportation to complete visa processing. Official news published at https://www.state.gov/on-the-u-s-philippine-agreement-regarding-the-processing-of-u-s-special-immigrant-visa-applicants-from-afghanistan/

The United States and the Philippines have reached an agreement on allowing a limited number of Afghan nationals to transit to the Philippines to complete their visa processing for Special Immigrant Visas (SIVs) and resettlement to the United States.  The U.S. government is supporting necessary services for those Afghans temporarily in the Philippines, including food, housing, security, medical, and transportation to complete visa processing. Official news published at https://www.state.gov/on-the-u-s-philippine-agreement-regarding-the-processing-of-u-s-special-immigrant-visa-applicants-from-afghanistan/

DHS Hires First 10 Experts in “AI Corps” Recruiting Sprint Release Date: June 25, 2024 New Hires Will Help DHS Responsibly Leverage New Technology and Mitigate Risks Across the Homeland Security Enterprise WASHINGTON – Today, Secretary of Homeland Security Alejandro N. Mayorkas and Chief AI Officer Eric Hysen announced the first 10 members of the “AI Corps,” the Department of Homeland Security’s first-ever sprint to recruit 50 Artificial Intelligence (AI) technology experts. The new hires will play pivotal roles responsibly leveraging AI across strategic mission areas, including countering fentanyl trafficking, combatting online child sexual exploitation and abuse, delivering immigration services,…

President Biden spoke today with Amir Sheikh Tamim Bin Hamad al Thani of Qatar to address their efforts to de-escalate regional tensions, including through an immediate ceasefire and hostage release deal.  President Biden thanked Sheikh Tamim for his determined leadership in the facilitation of negotiations that have now reached a final stage.  President Biden and Sheikh Tamim agreed on the urgency of bringing the process to closure as soon as possible.  Both leaders and their teams agreed to remain in close coordination over the coming days. ### Official news published at https://www.whitehouse.gov/briefing-room/statements-releases/2024/08/06/readout-of-president-bidens-call-with-amir-sheikh-tamim-bin-hamad-al-thani-of-qatar-11/