News & Announcements
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Notice for the Citizens of the Federated States of Micronesia Residing in the United States of America17 Feb 2017 It has been widely reported in news outlets and social media that the administration of President Donald Trump is considering a new or separate Executive Order entitled "Protecting Taxpayer Resources by Ensuring Our Immigration Laws Promote Accountability and Responsibility." If passed, the reported draft text, among other things, would make lawful permanent residents already in the United States vulnerable to deportation in some circumstances if they use federal-means tested public benefits or are on "welfare" assistance. |
Fri, Feb 17, 2017 | ||
Notice to Citizens of the FSM residing in the U.S.: Availability of I-94 Automation Online For Accessing PurposesThis 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 | ||
Notice To Citizens: COVID-19Click here or below to access the full version of the Notice. Following is the actual link to the Task Force's website: https://fsmtaskforceusa.com/ |
Wed, Aug 12, 2020 | ||
Novel Coronavirus (COVID-19) FSM DEPARTMENT OF HEALTH & SOCIAL AFFAIRS:Please click on the file below to access the full pdf version. |
Tue, Apr 28, 2020 | ||
PA: FSM Embassy's New WebsiteClick on the PDF file to access the PA. |
Fri, Apr 16, 2021 | ||
Pacific Island nationals in Washington could get health coverage help8 Mar 2017 - Micronesian, Marshallese and Palauan nationals who live in Washington might see increased state support of their health insurance, as a bill winds its way through the Washington state legislature this session. |
The Seatle Globalist Wed, Mar 8, 2017 |
Fri, Mar 24, 2017 | |
People’s Republic of China Donates 30 Containerized Isolation Rooms to the FSM; 10 for Pohnpei, 12 for Chuuk, 4 for Yap, and 4 for KosraeClick here for more on the Press Release. |
Tue, Oct 20, 2020 | Tue, Oct 20, 2020 | |
Pohnpei State Simulation Exercise Reveals Both Significant Improvement & Significant Gaps; No Date Confirmed for Repatriation of FSM Citizens Residing in PohnpeiPlease click here for more on the PR. |
Thu, Aug 6, 2020 | Thu, Aug 6, 2020 | |
Pohnpei Supreme Court Birth Certificate Request |
Thu, Sep 20, 2018 | ||
President David W. Panuelo and fellow Micronesian Leaders meet with U.S. Department of Defense Acting Secretary Patrick M. ShanahanWashington, DC, May 21, 2019 – His Excellency David W. Panuelo, President of the Federated States of Micronesia, and his fellow Micronesian Leaders met with Acting Secretary of Defense Patrick M. Shanahan at the Pentagon today. This was the first time that all three leaders of the Federated States of Micronesia, the Republic of Palau, and the Republic of the Marshall Islands, were hosted together at the Pentagon, demonstrating the special partnership between the United States and the Compact of Free Association (COFA) countries. |
Thu, May 23, 2019 | Thu, May 23, 2019 | |
President David W. Panuelo arrives Washington, D.C. for historic visit to the White HouseWashington D.C., May 19, 2019- His Excellency David W. Panuelo, President of the Federated States of Micronesia (FSM), arrived safely into Washington, D.C. this morning for his official Working Visit to the White House. Only nine days into his administration, President Panuelo joined his two fellow Micronesian Presidents, H.E. Tommy E. Remengesau Jr., of the Republic of Palau, and H.E. Hilda Heine of the Republic of the Marshall Islands, for this historic meeting. |
Mon, May 20, 2019 | ||
President David W. Panuelo Explores Possible Cooperation with Powerhouse Nonprofit Environmental Organizations and Philanthropists while in D.C.Washington D.C. – On May 23rd, 2019, His Excellency David W. Panuelo, President of the Federated States of Micronesia (FSM), hosted a breakfast meeting with powerhouse D.C-based nonprofit organizations (NGOs) for potential cooperation. He met with Mr. Tracy R. Wolstencroft, President and Chief Executive Officer (CEO) of the National Geographic Society (NGS), and also in attendance were Mr. Dan Myer, Director of Public Policy at NGS; Mr. Seth Horstmeyer, Program Director of Oceans5; and Ms. Kathryn J. Mengerink, J.D., Ph.D., Executive Director of the Waitt Foundation. |
Tue, May 28, 2019 | Tue, May 28, 2019 | |
President David W. Panuelo Meets President Donald J. TrumpWashington D.C., May 23, 2019 –Ten days into office, on Tuesday, May 21st, 2019, His Excellency David W. Panuelo, President of the Federated States of Micronesia, met with His Excellency Donald J. Trump, President of the United States of America, in the Oval Office at the White House. Following brief one-on-one meetings with President Trump, President Panuelo, His Excellency Tommy E. Remengesau, Jr., President of the Republic of Palau, and Her Excellency Dr. Hilda C. Heine, President of the Republic of the Marshall Islands, joined the U.S. |
Tue, May 28, 2019 | Tue, May 28, 2019 | |
President David W. Panuelo Meets with Secretary Robert Wilkie of the U.S. Department of Veterans Affairs, Discusses Supporting Veterans in the Federated States of MicronesiaWashington D.C., May 24, 2019– Near the conclusion of his visit to the United States, His Excellency David W. Panuelo, President of the Federated States of Micronesia (FSM), met with the Honorable Robert Wilkie, Secretary of the U.S. Department of Veterans Affairs. The two had met earlier at the occasion of His Excellency’s visit to Arlington National Cemetery. |
Mon, Jun 3, 2019 | Mon, Jun 3, 2019 | |
President David W. Panuelo reaffirms FSM’s commitment to work closely with House Committee on Natural Resources in the U.S. CongressWashington D.C., May 27, 2019 – On Thursday May 23rd, 2019, His Excellency President David W. Panuelo, President of the Federated States of Micronesia (FSM), met with the Honorable Raúl Grijalva, Chairman of the House Committee on Natural Resources, and the Honorable Gregorio “Kilili” Sablan, Vice Chairman for Insular Affairs in the House Committee on Natural Resources. The purpose of the meeting was to reaffirm strong relations between the U.S. |
Wed, May 29, 2019 | Wed, May 29, 2019 | |
President Donald J. Trump signed into law the REAL ID Act Modification for the Freely Associated States ActWashington, 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 | ||
President Paneulo Administers Oath of Office to Akillino H. Susaia & Jackson T. Soram as Ambassador of the FSM to the USA & Deputy Chief of Mission of the FSM to the USA, RespectivelyFSM Information Services |
Tue, Oct 15, 2019 | Tue, Oct 15, 2019 | |
President Panuelo & Secretary Wilkie Pay Respects to the Ten FSM Citizens Who Gave the Ultimate Sacrifice in Solemn Wreath-Laying CeremonyFSM Information Services |
Sun, Jul 28, 2019 | Sun, Jul 28, 2019 | |
President Panuelo & Vice President George Receive Ambassador Cantor, $7,700,000 via an Act Demonstrating that the United States CARES for the FSM-US Enduring PartnershipPlease click here to access the Press Release. |
Office of the President of the Federated States of Micronesia Thu, Apr 30, 2020 |
Thu, Apr 30, 2020 | |
President Panuelo Amends Decree Suspending Use of Special Polling Places in Guam & Honolulu; Absentee Ballots Received by March 16, 2021 to be CountedPlease click here for more on the Press Release. |
Wed, Feb 24, 2021 | Wed, Feb 24, 2021 |
