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Last Updated: Mar 16, 2008 - 11:04:56 AM |
Travel Warnings
U.S. Passports: Important Change in International Land and Sea Travel Document Procedures
WASHINGTON – The U.S. Department of Homeland Security (DHS) reminds the traveling public that U.S. and Canadian citizens ages 19 and older should no longer expect that they will be able to prove identity and citizenship by relying on an oral declaration alone. Instead, travelers will be asked to present documents from one of the options below when entering the United States at land or sea ports of entry. Travelers who do not present one of the documents listed below may be delayed as U.S. Customs and Border Protection officers attempt to verify their identify and citizenship.
Jan 31, 2008 - 12:50:36 PM
Announcements
2007 Paul Wellstone Anti-Slavery Ambassador of the Year
The Office to Monitor and Combat Trafficking in Persons (G/TIP) is pleased to announce the selection of Ambassador Michael E. Ranneberger, U.S. Ambassador to Kenya, as the recipient of this year’s Paul Wellstone Anti-Slavery Ambassador of the Year award.
Jan 31, 2008 - 11:26:18 AM
U.S. State Department
Assassination of Benazir Bhutto
On behalf of the United States, I want to express our deepest sympathy on the tragic death of former Prime Minister Benazir Bhutto. We extend our sincere condolences to the Bhutto family and to the families of others who were killed and wounded in the attack. We condemn in the strongest terms possible this cowardly and murderous attack.
Dec 27, 2007 - 12:15:29 PM
Announcements
Application Fees for Non-Immigrant Visas to Increase On January 1, 2008
Effective January 1, 2008, the application fee for a
U.S. non-immigrant visa will increase from $100 to $131.
This increase allows the Department to recover the costs of security and other enhancements to the non-immigrant visa application process.
This increase applies both to non-immigrant visas issued on machine-readable foils in passports and to border crossing cards issued to certain applicants in
Mexico.
Dec 17, 2007 - 6:58:39 AM
Announcements
Diversity Immigrant Visa Lottery Ends Dec. 2
The Congressionally mandated Diversity Immigrant Visa Program makes available 50,000 permanent resident visas annually, drawn from random selection among all entries to persons who meet strict eligibility requirements from countries with low rates of immigration to the United States.
Oct 13, 2007 - 7:30:01 AM
U.S. State Department
Worldwide Caution Alert Issued to U.S. Citizens
The Department of State remains concerned about the continued threat of terrorist attacks, demonstrations and other violent actions against U.S. citizens and interests overseas.
Oct 9, 2007 - 12:45:42 PM
U.S. State Department
Intercountry Adoption of Bhutanese Children
Bhutan is a small land-locked Himalayan country
with limited tourism and medical facilities.
Americans have adopted only one Bhutanese child in the past seven fiscal years.
Jul 30, 2007 - 5:25:54 PM
U.S. State Department
Update on Iran Democracy Promotion Funding
In FY 2006, Congress appropriated no less than $6.55 million (PL 109-102) for
Iran
and
Syria
from Democracy Funds (DF) and requested that at least $10 million be spent by the Department on democracy and human rights programs in Iran overall.
Jun 5, 2007 - 7:10:18 AM
U.S. State Department
Terrorist Added to Rewards For Justice Most-Wanted List
Secretary of State Condoleezza Rice has authorized a new reward of up to $5 million for information leading to the arrest or conviction of Zulkifli bin Hir (a.k.a. Marwan), a terrorist believed to be involved in multiple deadly bomb attacks in the Philippines.
Mar 27, 2007 - 7:40:55 PM
U.S. State Department
Top 10 Tips for Traveling out of the United States
Familiarize yourself with local laws and customs of the countries to which you are traveling. Remember, the U.S. Constitution does not follow you! While in a foreign country, you are subject to its laws.
Jan 2, 2007 - 7:06:05 AM
U.S. State Department
2008 Diversity Visa Lottery Registrations
Over 6.4 million entries for the 2008 Diversity Visa Lottery were received during the two-month electronic registration period, from October 4, 2006, through December 3, 2006. This is an increase from the more than 5.5 million applications received in the 2007 Diversity Visa Lottery. Taking into account dependents, there are more than 10 million participants in the 2008 Diversity Visa Lottery.
Dec 19, 2006 - 7:02:54 PM
U.S. State Department
Department of State to Introduce Passport Card
To meet the documentary requirements of the Western Hemisphere Travel Initiative (WHTI), the Department of State, in consultation with the Department of Homeland Security (DHS), today announced and submitted for public comment a federal rule proposing the development of a card-format passport for international travel by U.S. citizens through land and sea ports of entry between the United States, Canada, Mexico, the Caribbean, and Bermuda
Oct 21, 2006 - 8:02:00 AM
U.S. State Department
SAMSUNG EXECUTIVE AGREES TO PLEAD GUILTY, SERVE JAIL TIME
A San Jose, Calif., executive of Samsung Semiconductor Inc. the world's largest manufacturer of a common computer component called dynamic random access memory or DRAM has agreed to plead guilty and to serve jail time for participating in a global conspiracy to fix DRAM prices, the Department of Justice announced.
Sep 22, 2006 - 9:10:00 AM
U.S. State Department
2008 U.S. Diversity Visa Lottery Program Registration Begins Otctober 4th
Applications for the 2008 Diversity Visa (DV) Lottery will be accepted between noon Eastern Daylight Time (EDT) (GMT-4), Wednesday, October 4, 2006 and noon Eastern Standard Time (EST) (GMT-5) Sunday, December 3, 2006. Applicants may access the electronic Diversity Visa entry form at www.dvlottery.state.gov during the registration period.
Sep 20, 2006 - 6:19:00 AM
U.S. State Department
Department of State Begins Issuing Electronic Passports to the Public
To enhance border security and to facilitate travel, the Department of State began issuing Electronic Passports (e-passports) to the public today. Production has started at the Colorado Passport Agency and will be expanded to other production facilities over the next few months.
Aug 14, 2006 - 6:42:00 PM
U.S. State Department
Wanted: Extremists - FBI Offers a $30,000 Reward in ALF Case
How would you like to find a fire bomb on your doorstep, even if it was intended for your neighbor and left by activists claiming to be protecting animals? You'd probably feel stunned, like the elderly California woman who could've been killed when this happened to her. Now we're looking for the culprits.
Aug 4, 2006 - 6:55:00 AM
U.S. State Department
Lebanon Situation Update
The Department of State advises Americans that the U.S. Embassy in Beirut, the U.S. Embassy in Nicosia, and the U.S. Embassy in Ankara have completed their mutual efforts to assist Americans to depart Lebanon via Cyprus and Turkey on U.S. government-chartered vessels and aircraft for return to the United States. The sustained endeavors of these offices, working with several U.S. military units, helped approximately 15,000 Americans depart Lebanon from July 16 through August 2, 2006.
Aug 3, 2006 - 6:33:00 AM
U.S. State Department
Lebanon Situation Update for U.S. Citizens in Lebanon
The U.S. Government is using all resources possible to facilitate the speedy and safe departure of American citizens currently in Lebanon using every means available. The departure of every single American citizen who wishes to leave Lebanon is the first priority for the U.S. Government.
Jul 22, 2006 - 4:35:00 PM
U.S. State Department
Afghanistan Wins Generous Debt Reduction in Paris Club
On July 19, the group of major official creditors known as the Paris Club reached agreement on significant debt reduction with the Government of Afghanistan.
Jul 21, 2006 - 11:24:00 PM
U.S. State Department
International Vacancy Job Announcements - U.S. dept of State
INTERNATIONAL VACANCY ANNOUNCEMENTS for UNITED NATIONS AND OTHER INTERNATIONAL ORGANIZATIONS
Jul 10, 2006 - 7:39:00 AM
U.S. State Department
Philippines Travel Warning for U.S. Citizens
This Travel Warning updates information on the security situation and reminds Americans of the risks of travel to the Philippines. Terrorist groups and radical insurgents continue to plan multiple attacks throughout the Philippines.
Jun 16, 2006 - 2:04:00 PM
U.S. State Department
Victims of Trafficking and Violence Protection Act of 2000: Trafficking in Persons Report
Human traffickers prey on the most vulnerable and turn a commercial profit at the expense of innocent lives. The State Department's efforts to end this evil trade exemplify transformational diplomacy. We work with international partners to secure the freedom of those who are exploited and call on governments to be effective and accountable in prosecuting those who exploit.
Jun 6, 2006 - 11:05:00 PM
U.S. State Department
U.S. "In kind" Medical Assistance to the Palestinians
I am pleased to announce that the United States is providing $10 million in medicine and related supplies to the Palestinian people, who face a severe shortage in pharmaceuticals and medical equipment. The delivery of the first $4 million of this assistance is already underway. Truckloads of emergency medical supplies for NGO-run clinics are scheduled to arrive in Gaza tomorrow, May 10. This assistance is part of our continuing commitment to meet the humanitarian needs of the Palestinian people.
May 27, 2006 - 7:29:00 AM
U.S. State Department
Reaffirming Abiding Ties With Israel
Israel is a close friend and ally of the United States, and in the event of any attack on Israel, the United States will come to Israel's aid. The United States is strongly committed, and I'm strongly committed, to the security of Israel as a vibrant, Jewish state.
May 26, 2006 - 6:38:00 AM
U.S. State Department
U.S. Contributes $40 Million to the United Nations High Commissioner for Refugees
The United States is pleased to announce a forthcoming additional contribution of $40.7 million toward the 2006 operations of the United Nations High Commissioner for Refugees (UNHCR). Ellen Sauerbrey, Assistant Secretary of State for Population, Refugees, and Migration, informed High Commissioner Antonio Guterres of the contribution today in Washington.
May 5, 2006 - 2:00:00 PM
