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FSM Citizen Repatriation Process Discussed in Committee to Wait on the President

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Mon, Sep 14, 2020 Mon, Sep 14, 2020

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

CERTIFIED OFFICIAL Results of the March 2021 FSM Congressional Election

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Sat, Mar 20, 2021 Sat, Mar 20, 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

Declaration of Public Health Emergency Extended to March 31st, 2021

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Congressional Resolution No.21-245, click here to read.

Mon, Feb 1, 2021 Mon, Feb 1, 2021

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

Cárdenas, Radewagen, Gabbard, Womack, Case, Sablan Introduce the Covering Our FAS Allies Act

Oct 23, 2019 Press Release

WASHINGTON, DC – Today, Congressman Tony Cárdenas (CA-29), along with Representatives Amata Coleman Radewagen (R-AS), Tulsi Gabbard (D-HI), Steve Womack (R-AR), Ed Case (D-HI), and Gregorio Sablan (D-MP) introduced the Covering Our FAS Allies (COFA) Act. This bipartisan bill would reinstate Medicaid eligibility for citizens of the Freely Associated States (FAS) – the Republic of the Marshall Islands, the Federated States of Micronesia, and the Republic of Palau.

Wed, Oct 23, 2019 Fri, Oct 25, 2019

For Memorial Day 2020, President Panuelo Conveys the Nation’s Grief to President Trump as the FSM & the United States Mourn Those Who Gave the Ultimate Sacrifice

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Mon, May 25, 2020

FSM COVID-19 Vaccination Update for Committee to Wait

Tue, Mar 23, 2021

FSM Outbound Travel Restrictions Completely Lifted; FSM Inbound Travel Restrictions Extended to January 31st, 2021

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https://gov.fm/files/CR_21-228_RC-.pdf

Mon, Nov 30, 2020 Mon, Nov 30, 2020

Costa Rica Visa Waiver

Thu, Nov 8, 2018

Secretary Pompeo Tells President Panuelo: “We’re Ready to Start Negotiations on the Compact of Free Association”

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Secretary Pompeo Tells President Panuelo: “We’re Ready to Start Negotiations on the Compact of Free Association”

Mon, Aug 5, 2019 Mon, Aug 5, 2019

President Panuelo Grants Governor Elimo’s Request to Extend Chuuk’s Travel Restrictions to April 17; Air Travel from Palau to Yap Still Possible

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Sat, Mar 28, 2020

“To Those of You Who Are Aiding Our Stranded Citizens Abroad: Thank You,” Says President Panuelo, Vice President George, and Governors Oliver, Sigrah, Elimo, and Falan

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Wed, Jun 10, 2020 Wed, Jun 10, 2020

Federal Registration Notice-REALID Modification for FAS Act

Thu, Jan 14, 2021

President Panuelo Meets with Governor Oliver Regarding Repatriation Efforts, Announces Caroline Islands Air Pilot Will Arrive from Kiribati

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Fri, Oct 2, 2020 Fri, Oct 2, 2020