Immigration

Knightscope Welcomes New Board of Directors

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Tuesday, February 20, 2024

Knightscope, Inc. [Nasdaq: KSCP] (“Knightscope” or the “Company”), a leading innovator in robotics and artificial intelligence (“A.I.”) technologies focused on public safety, today announces the appointment of its new members of its Board of Directors.

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  • Knightscope, Inc. [Nasdaq: KSCP] (“Knightscope” or the “Company”), a leading innovator in robotics and artificial intelligence (“A.I.”) technologies focused on public safety, today announces the appointment of its new members of its Board of Directors.
  • View the full release here: https://www.businesswire.com/news/home/20240220718264/en/
    “Our departing directors have my deepest gratitude for their years of service on our Board.
  • In addition, the following new directors have been appointed, succeeding Patricia Howell, Linda Keene Solomon, and Patricia L. Watkins.
  • I’m now honored to join Knightscope’s Board of Directors and further my commitment to making America the safest country in the world,” said Mocny.

Lawmaks: A Leading Immigration Law Firm Making a Difference in the Industry

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Friday, March 8, 2024

NEWPORT BEACH, Calif., March 8, 2024 /PRNewswire/ -- An internationally renowned Immigration Law Firm, is making headlines once again.

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  • NEWPORT BEACH, Calif., March 8, 2024 /PRNewswire/ -- An internationally renowned Immigration Law Firm, is making headlines once again.
  • This recognition highlights the exceptional expertise and dedication that LAWMAKS brings to the field of U.S. Immigration Law.
  • With over 20 years of experience in U.S. Immigration Law, Attorney Marjan Kasra has become a trusted name in the industry.
  • LAWMAKS, under the guidance of Attorney Marjan Kasra, has established itself as a leading authority in the field of U.S. Immigration Law.

Toronto Pearson awards $770,000 in funding to nine local organizations committed to breaking employment barriers

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Thursday, February 29, 2024

TORONTO, Feb. 29, 2024 /CNW/ - Toronto Pearson is thrilled to announce that nine local organizations will share a total of $770,000 in funding aimed at breaking down barriers to employment and cultivating opportunities for communities that neighbour the airport.

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  • TORONTO, Feb. 29, 2024 /CNW/ - Toronto Pearson is thrilled to announce that nine local organizations will share a total of $770,000 in funding aimed at breaking down barriers to employment and cultivating opportunities for communities that neighbour the airport.
  • YWCA Toronto: The Digital Awareness Ready for Employment (DARE) project will provide training in digital literacy for the workplace.
  • In 2022 alone, the airport invested $387,000 to support local residents with employment training and helped fill hundreds of jobs.
  • "We look forward to working with these great organizations to help break down barriers to employment opportunities for residents in communities around the airport," she added.

Government helping internationally educated health care professionals work in Yukon

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Tuesday, February 20, 2024

That is why the Government of Canada is investing to speed up accreditation for internationally educated health professionals (IEHPs).

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  • That is why the Government of Canada is investing to speed up accreditation for internationally educated health professionals (IEHPs).
  • Facilitate labour mobility between jurisdictions in Canada for health professionals and IEHPs to reduce the systemic and administrative barriers for health professionals who wish to work in another jurisdiction in Canada.
  • "Here in the Yukon, we have many internationally educated health professionals who are not currently working in healthcare, despite their qualifications and desire to provide care and serve their communities.
  • As part of this, we have been working closely with the Government of Canada to facilitate the recognition of credentials for internationally educated health professionals.

The GEO Group Reports Fourth Quarter and Full Year 2023 Results

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Thursday, February 15, 2024

For the fourth quarter 2023, we reported net income of $31.8 million, compared to $41.5 million for the fourth quarter 2022.

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  • For the fourth quarter 2023, we reported net income of $31.8 million, compared to $41.5 million for the fourth quarter 2022.
  • We reported total revenues for the fourth quarter 2023 of $608.3 million compared to $620.7 million for the fourth quarter 2022.
  • We reported fourth quarter 2023 Adjusted EBITDA of $129.0 million, compared to $145.5 million for the fourth quarter 2022.
  • Compared to fourth quarter 2023, our first quarter 2024 guidance reflects the impact of having one fewer day in the quarter.

Minister of Justice and Attorney General of Canada announces judicial appointments to the Federal Court

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Monday, February 12, 2024

OTTAWA, ON, Feb. 12, 2024 /CNW/ - The Honourable Arif Virani, Minister of Justice and Attorney General of Canada, today announced the following appointments under the judicial application process established in 2016.

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  • OTTAWA, ON, Feb. 12, 2024 /CNW/ - The Honourable Arif Virani, Minister of Justice and Attorney General of Canada, today announced the following appointments under the judicial application process established in 2016.
  • Julie L. Blackhawk, General Counsel at the Department of Justice Canada in Ottawa, is appointed a Judge of the Federal Court.
  • This includes 64 appointments since the Honourable Arif Virani became Minister of Justice and Attorney General of Canada on July 26, 2023.
  • Federal judicial appointments are made by the Governor General, acting on the advice of the federal Cabinet and recommendations from the Minister of Justice.

NEC receives order for KIOSK enabling one-stop immigration and customs declaration procedures at Haneda Airport Terminal 2

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Thursday, January 25, 2024

TOKYO, Jan 25, 2024 - (JCN Newswire) - NEC Corporation (TSE: 6701) today announced that it has received an order from the Immigration Services Agency and Japan Customs for the installation of Immigration & Customs Declaration KIOSKs that will be jointly used for immigration and customs inspections to facilitate seamless immigration and customs procedures at Haneda Airport Terminal 2, as well as the design of related systems.

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  • TOKYO, Jan 25, 2024 - (JCN Newswire) - NEC Corporation (TSE: 6701) today announced that it has received an order from the Immigration Services Agency and Japan Customs for the installation of Immigration & Customs Declaration KIOSKs that will be jointly used for immigration and customs inspections to facilitate seamless immigration and customs procedures at Haneda Airport Terminal 2, as well as the design of related systems.
  • By linking all of this information with the systems used by the Immigration Services Agency and Japan Customs, one-stop immigration and customs declaration procedures can be realized, thereby enabling seamless arrival procedures and reduction of congestion at airports.
  • The appropriate language is automatically displayed when the user scans their QR code for entry records and customs declaration information at the Immigration & Customs Declaration KIOSK, eliminating the hassle of having to manually change the language.
  • Going forward, we will continue striving to further improve the convenience of Immigration & Customs Declaration KIOSKs.

Rampant, Increasing Fraud Impacting Rental Housing Costs

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Friday, February 2, 2024

Results from a groundbreaking new survey of rental housing providers have revealed staggering increases of fraud, contributing to both the growth in rents and number of evictions.

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  • Results from a groundbreaking new survey of rental housing providers have revealed staggering increases of fraud, contributing to both the growth in rents and number of evictions.
  • Driven in part by social media platforms such as TikTok and Instagram , the rise in false rental housing applications is exacerbating rental costs, fueling the housing affordability challenges facing communities across the country and undermining the credibility of eviction data.
  • This in turn leads to higher costs for rental housing providers and, ultimately, the renters they house.
  • “While most renters are honest, those who are not are causing the cost of rental housing to increase for everyone.

SPZI: JP 3E Holdings, Inc. Secures US Department of Homeland Security EB-5 Program and Procures the Acquisition of CIG International

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Friday, January 19, 2024

CLEARWATER, Fla., Jan. 19, 2024 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- JP 3E Holdings, Inc., formerly Spooz, Inc. (OTC: SPZI), announces its CIG International (CIG) acquisition, as its wholly-owned subsidiary.

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  • CLEARWATER, Fla., Jan. 19, 2024 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- JP 3E Holdings, Inc., formerly Spooz, Inc. (OTC: SPZI), announces its CIG International (CIG) acquisition, as its wholly-owned subsidiary.
  • JP 3E Holdings, through CIG secured its position with the US Department of Homeland Security, US Citizenship and Immigration Services.
  • JP 3E accomplished this feat by providing financial support to the EB-5 Integrity Fund to administer to the EB-5 Regional Center Program.
  • CIG International Inc. (CIG) is an investment management and service company, specializing in overseas investments, start-up ventures, and mergers & acquisitions.

Former Australian Prime Minister Scott Morrison joins DYNE as a Strategic Advisor

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Friday, January 26, 2024

BOSTON, Jan. 26, 2024 /PRNewswire/ -- DYNE Maritime, a $100M Series A focused, dual-use venture fund announced today that the former Australian Prime Minister, the Honorable Scott J. Morrison has joined their strategic advisory board.

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  • BOSTON, Jan. 26, 2024 /PRNewswire/ -- DYNE Maritime, a $100M Series A focused, dual-use venture fund announced today that the former Australian Prime Minister, the Honorable Scott J. Morrison has joined their strategic advisory board.
  • During Morrison's term as Prime Minister, Australian defense spending increased to more than 2% of GDP and he updated Australia's defense strategy and security posture to address an increasingly assertive China.
  • Mr. Morrison also established the first ever reciprocal access defense agreement with Japan and the first ever Comprehensive Strategic Partnership between ASEAN and any other country.
  • Prior to becoming Prime Minister, Mr. Morrison held three Cabinet portfolios in the Australian Government from 2013-2018 serving as Federal Treasurer, Minister for Social Social Services and Minister for Immigration and Border Protection.