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Public Charge - Notice

NOTICE TO CITIZENS
of the Federated States of Micronesia

On August 14, 2019, the United States Department of Homeland Security (DHS) published its final rule ‘Inadmissibility on Public Charge Grounds’, which will go into effect on October 15, 2019.

Tue, Sep 3, 2019

Joint Statement from the President of the United States and the Presidents of the Freely Associated States

The United States of America, the Republic of Palau, the Republic of the Marshall Islands, and the Federated States of Micronesia, as Pacific nations, jointly reaffirm our interest in a free, open, and prosperous Indo-Pacific region. We recognize our unique, historic, and special relationships, and reaffirm our countries’ commitments to the Compacts of Free Association, resolving to continue our close cooperation in support of prosperity, security, and the rule of law.

 Tue, May 21, 2019 Tue, May 21, 2019

FSM National Government Begins COVID-19 Vaccination Campaign for Frontline Workers; President Panuelo Takes Vaccine to Build Trust & Confidence

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 Mon, Jan 4, 2021 Mon, Jan 4, 2021

USCIS Factsheet Updated

 		Fri, Mar 15, 2019

President Panuelo Declares a State of Public Health Emergency to Protect the FSM from the 2019 Coronavirus

 		Mon, Feb 3, 2020 Mon, Feb 3, 2020

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

Status of Citizens of the Freely Associated States of the Federated States of Micronesia and the Republic of the Marshall Islands

 		Mon, Apr 13, 2020

Presidential Proclamation

 		Wed, Feb 17, 2021

The Federated States of Micronesia Celebrates the 75th Anniversary of the End of World War II, Calls for Empathy & Global Solidarity

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 Tue, Sep 15, 2020 Tue, Sep 15, 2020

FSM Passport Form & Instructions

 		Thu, Sep 20, 2018

U.S.-Funded Pandemic Unemployment Assistance Program Extended until September 2021

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 Tue, Mar 23, 2021 Tue, Mar 23, 2021

COVID-19 Screening Sites in Hawaii

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 Wed, Mar 18, 2020

I-102 Instruction Sheet

 		Tue, Jan 12, 2021

FSM President Peter M. Christian's Message to FSM Citizens in the US -- 7.27.2017

Dear Citizens,

In the wake of the United States Presidential election some people have asked the question: what now? Well, generally we now know that Republican President Donald Trump have taken the helm of government as President of the United States of America. We also know that the Republican Party now controls both houses of the US Congress.

Thu, Jul 27, 2017

President Panuelo Attends Reception on Capitol Hill: Reaffirms the Commitment of the U.S. and FSM Governments to Proceed with Discussions to Address Expiring Compact Provisions

Washington D.C., May 21, 2019 – His Excellency David W. Panuelo, President of the Federated States of Micronesia (FSM), was at U.S. Capitol Hill in the Longworth Building’s Natural Resources Committee Room this evening, May 21st, 2019, attending a reception held in the honor of the visiting Presidents of the Republic of Palau, the Republic of the Marshall Islands, and the FSM. The three Ambassadors of the Micronesian Embassies in D.C hosted the reception, which was attended by some prominent members of the U.S. Congress as well as key congressional staffers.

Fri, May 24, 2019 Fri, May 24, 2019

Following Biweekly Micronesian Presidents Summit Meeting, the FSM Submits its Formal Denunciation to the Pacific Island Forum, Beginning a One Year Exit Period

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Note Verbale & Statement of Denunciation

 Wed, Feb 17, 2021 Wed, Feb 17, 2021

Inaugural Address of His Excellency David W. Panuelo

Mon, Jul 29, 2019

Notice & Announcement to FSM Citizens in the United States

For Immediate Release relating to COVID-19 Pandemic

March 16, 2020

 Tue, Mar 17, 2020 Tue, Mar 17, 2020

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

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