News & Announcements

Title	Article source	Post Date
Secretary Lawrence in D.C. for IMF and World Bank Spring Meetings Washington DC, April 22, 2019- Secretary Lawrence was in D.C. to attend the Spring Meetings for the International Monetary Fund (IMF) and the World Bank (WB) held from 8 – 14 April 2019. At the meetings, Secretary Lawrence met with Ms. Victoria Kwakwa, Vice President of the World Bank. She also met with World Bank Executive Director Kunil Hwang, who represents the constituency at the World Bank that includes the FSM as a member. Secretary Lawrence later met with Executive Director Nigel Ray, who represents FSM at the IMF Board of Executive Directors.	Mon, Apr 22, 2019	Mon, Apr 22, 2019
Press Release-CANN Washington, DC, April 09, 2019- Wednesday, 3rd of April 2019, Mr. David Anitok from the COFA Alliance National Network (CANN), Oregon chapter and Mr. Alson Kellen, Executive Director for the Waan Aelon in Majel (WAM) Program who was also a former Mayor of Bikini atoll paid a courtesy call on Ambassador Susaia. The courtesy call granted an opportunity for the Embassy to be briefed on the current and ongoing engagements of both organizations, particularly their endeavors advocating for COFA citizens.		Tue, Apr 9, 2019
Press Release-Pacific Island Law Students Courtesy Call on Ambassador Susaia Washington DC, April 09, 2019- On Thursday, 21st of March 2019, student-members of the Pacific Island Law Student Association (PILA) from William S. Richardson School of Law in Honolulu, Hawaii paid a courtesy call on Ambassador Susaia. Those who attended the call include Mr. Eddie Yeichy 3rd year Law Student, Mr. Rockyner Hadley 1st year law student, and Ms. Beverlyn Simina 2nd year law student. They were accompanied by the President of their association Mr. Ian Tapu, who is also 2nd year law student.		Tue, Apr 9, 2019
News Release-Consulate General in Portland visits Idaho		Mon, Apr 8, 2019
FSM Consulate General in Portland visits Idaho News Release No. 19-01 March 14, 2019 FSM Consul General Joe Silem Enlet Meets Idaho State Governor Brad Little and DMV Administrator Alberto Gonzalez		Mon, Apr 8, 2019
New Release-Idaho Visit		Mon, Apr 8, 2019
USCIS Factsheet Updated		Fri, Mar 15, 2019
Press Release- Ambassador Susaia meets with Honorable Congressman San Nicolas of Guam Ambassador Meets with the Honorable Congressman San Nicolas of Guam Washington D.C., - March 07, 2019 – His Excellency Ambassador Akillino H. Susaia met with the Honorable U.S. Congressman Michael F.Q. San Nicolas of Guam at the U.S. Capitol Hill on Thursday, March 07, 2019. The meeting came about at the invitation of Congressman San Nicolas.		Mon, Mar 11, 2019
Notice to Citizens of the FSM residing in the U.S.: Availability of I-94 Automation Online For Accessing Purposes This is to inform citizens of the Federated States of Micronesia (FSM) who resides in the United States or plan to travel and reside in the United States that the FSM Embassy in Washington, DC has received the following notice relating to the availability and accessing I-94 online:		Wed, Feb 27, 2019
FSM Issues Statement on Ongoing Situation in Venezuela PALIKIR, Pohnpei—In the wake of the recent leadership and political crisis affecting the people of Venezuela, the Government of the Federated States of Micronesia, in its ongoing commitment to peace, has issued the following statement through a diplomatic note:		Tue, Feb 19, 2019
New Zealand Ambassador Banks Paid Courtesy Call on Ambassador Susaia Washington, D.C., January 18, 2019 - Her Excellency Ambassador Rosemary Banks, newly appointed Ambassador for New Zealand to the United States, paid a courtesy call on Ambassador Susaia on the 18th of January 2019. After the usual welcoming and exchange of pleasantries, the dialogue between the two shifted its focus to issues and matters of mutual interest for both New Zealand and FSM. They discussed issues including climate change and how best to collaborate in D.C., to further promote the interest of the Pacific region.		Thu, Jan 24, 2019
FSM Immigration Regulations You will find here FSM Immigration Regulations in pdf format. Please refer to the document for more information or should you have more questions please reach out to the Division of Immigration & Labor, FSM Department of Justice at (passport@doj.gov.fm) or (619-3205844).		Wed, Jan 9, 2019
Ambassador Susaia Pays Courtesy Call on U.S. Congressman Sablan *Washington, D.C., — December 12, 2018 —* Today on the U.S. Capitol Hill, Ambassador Akillino H. Susaia paid a courtesy call on the Honorable U.S Congressman Gregorio Kilili Camacho Sablan of the Commonwealth of the Northern Marianas Islands (CNMI). Ambassador Susaia congratulated Rep. Sablan on his recent re-election to the U.S. Congress. The two discussed issues of mutual interest relating to the bilateral relations between the Federated States of Micronesia and the United States under the Compact of Free Association.		Thu, Dec 13, 2018
President Donald J. Trump signed into law the REAL ID Act Modification for the Freely Associated States Act Washington, DC., — December 18, 2018 — Yesterday in Washington D.C., President Donald J. Trump signed into law the REAL ID Act Modification for the Freely Associated States Act H.R. 3398 was recently passed this month by the Senate through unanimous consent after the same bill was passed and referred by the House. The following statement was released yesterday as an expression of appreciation by President Peter M. Christian:		Mon, Dec 10, 2018
Congressman Young Sends Two Bills to the President’s Desk Today, with Senate approval two of Alaska Congressman Don Young’s bills are going to the President’s desk for signature. Congressman Young introduced H.R. 1417, the National Law Enforcement Museum Exhibits Act, and H.R. 3398, the REAL ID Act Modification for Freely Associated States Act, during the 115th Congress.	U.S. Congressman Don Young's WebsiteThu, Dec 6, 2018	Mon, Dec 10, 2018
Vice Present George's Visit to D.C. Washington, D.C.- The Honorable Yosiwo P. George, Vice President of the Federated States of Micronesia visited Washington, D.C., the United States Capital, on the 23rd to the 25th of November 2018. He was accompanied by Special Assistant to the President's Office, Mr. Herman Semes, Jr.		Mon, Nov 26, 2018
FSM President Peter Christian's Address to the 73rd Session of the UN General Assembly Statement Summary:	General Assembly of the United NationsThu, Sep 27, 2018	Mon, Nov 19, 2018
Ambassador's Letter to Congressman Don Young Ambassador Susaia Extends Congratulation to Members of the U.S. Congress after the U.S. mid-term Elections		Mon, Nov 19, 2018
FAS Letter to Chairman Johnson and Ranking Member McCaskill FAS Missions in D.C. Continued to Collaborate towards Amending the U.S. REAL ID Act of 2005		Mon, Nov 19, 2018
I-102 Instruction Sheet		Thu, Nov 8, 2018