News & Announcements

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“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

“Thank You, Our First & Foremost Ally, the United States of America!”, President Panuelo Says; Through the Defense Provisions of the Compact of Free Association, as Amended, the United States Provides the FSM Personal Protective Equipment & Supplies

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Thu, Apr 9, 2020 Thu, Apr 9, 2020

Wreath Laying Ceremony In Honor of the 75th Anniversary of the WW II Liberation of Guam

Washington, D.C., July 16, 2019 – A solemn wreath laying ceremony was held today at the Tomb of the Unknown Soldier, Arlington Cemetery, Virginia, to honor the 75th Anniversary of the World War II Liberation of Guam. Congressman Michael F. Q. San Nicholas of Guam and Congressman Gregory “Kilili” Sablan of the Commonwealth of the Northern Marianas Islands (CNMI) led the ceremony in laying the wreath. A handful of Guamanians also graced the event. Donned in colorful Chamorro attire, they had traveled from afar to D.C. to participate at the ceremony.

Wed, Jul 17, 2019 Wed, Jul 17, 2019

Why the FSM National Government Reinstated Travel Restrictions for Travelers Originating From COVID-19 Affected Countries

Fri, Feb 28, 2020

Visa Exemption Agreement for Diplomatic and Service Passports between Israel and FSM

Thu, Nov 8, 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

USCIS: Inadmissibility on Public Charge Grounds

FAS Ambassadors Joint-Meeting with the U.S. Department of State and U.S. Department of Interior

Mon, Oct 29, 2018

USCIS Factsheet Updated

Fri, Mar 15, 2019

Update ON The Medicaid Restoration

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Wed, Jan 13, 2021

UNOFFICIAL Results of the March 2021 FSM Congressional Election

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Wed, Mar 3, 2021 Wed, Mar 3, 2021

Unofficial List of Candidates for March 2nd, 2021 Congressional Election

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Wed, Nov 4, 2020 Wed, Nov 4, 2020

United States Congress Votes to Restore Medicaid Eligibility for FSM Citizens Lawfully Residing in the U.S.

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Wed, Dec 23, 2020 Wed, Dec 23, 2020

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

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

U.S. Secretary of State Michael R. Pompeo Hosts a Luncheon Meeting with the Three Micronesian Presidents

Washington D.C., May 21, 2019 – His Excellency David W. Panuelo, President of the Federated States of Micronesia (FSM), joined Her Excellency Dr. Hilda C. Heine, President of the Republic of the Marshall Islands, and His Excellency Tommy Remengesau, Jr., President of the Republic of Palau, for a luncheon meeting hosted by the Honorable Michael R. Pompeo, U.S. Secretary of the Department of State. The luncheon was held on Tuesday, May 21, 2019, at the Department of State before the three Presidents visited President Donald J. Trump at the White House.

Thu, May 23, 2019 Thu, May 23, 2019

U.S. ICE Crackdowns & Raids

Sun, Jul 14, 2019

U.S. Department of Homeland Security Support Letter & Updated USCIS Fact Sheet

Mon, Sep 10, 2018

Travelers Encouraged to Stay Home; if Travel to the FSM is Necessary, You Will Be Subject to Quarantine/Isolation Requirements; Travel to Chuuk Banned Until March 29th, 2020

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Thu, Mar 19, 2020 Fri, Mar 20, 2020

Travel Restrictions Extended to November 30th, 2020; No Date Yet for Repatriation Flights

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Mon, Oct 5, 2020

The FSM Will Formally Join the Local 2030 Islands Network; President Panuelo Advises President Kabua that the Marshall Islands Speaks on the FSM’s Behalf at Forthcoming U.S. Climate Summit

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Fri, Apr 16, 2021

The FSM Embassy in D.C. continued its effort with the U.S. Government to expedite full implementation of Medicaid eligibility for FSM citizens in the U.S.

PRESS RELEASE

Washington D.C., April 25, 2021 – The Embassy of the Federated States of Micronesia (FSM) in D.C. continued its on-going effort in working with the relevant U.S. Government agencies calling for a full implementation of Medicaid eligibility for FSM citizens residing throughout the United States.

Sun, Apr 25, 2021 Sun, Apr 25, 2021