The Embassy wishes to share a recent update from the U.S. Senate Committee on Veterans’ Affairs: Senators Jerry Moran and Brian Schatz, together with bipartisan colleagues, have introduced legislation to expand access to certain U.S. Department of Veterans Affairs (VA) services for U.S. veterans residing in the Freely Associated States,...
FSM SUBMITS COMMENTS ON THE U.S. DEPARTMENT OF TRANSPORTATION (DOT) INTERIM FINAL RULE “Restoring Integrity to the Issuance of Non-Domiciled Commercial Driver’s License (CDLs), Docket Number FMCSA-2025-0622″
Washington, D.C.- On October 27, 2025, the FSM Embassy in DC with support from its DC-based lobbyist firm and partner Arnold & Porter (A&P) submitted comments to the United States’ Federal Registry regarding an Interim Final Rule (IFR) issued by the US Department of Transportation (DOT) on Commercial Driver’s License...
FSM Ambassador to the U.S. visited Utah along with Acting Consul General Maluchmai
Salt Lake City, Utah – In a joint effort between the FSM Embassy in D.C. and the FSM Consulate General in Portland, FSM Ambassador to the United States Jackson T. Soram along with Dominic R. Maluchmai, Acting Consul General who is based in Portland, and in partnership with FSM community...
Kentucky State to issue REAL ID to Citizens of the Freely Associated States residing in the Commonwealth of Kentucky
Washington D.C., - Great news to FSM citizens residing in Kentucky! The Embassy is pleased to announce to all FSM citizens residing in the State of Kentucky that the Commonwealth of Kentucky has decided to issue REAL ID–compliant driver’s licenses and identification cards to eligible citizens of the Freely Associated...
Public Announcement for FSM Citizens in the United States – No. 2510
The Embassy of Micronesia in Washington, D.C. would like to again remind our citizens residing in the US and its territories that, under the COFA Amendments Act of 2024, FSM students are now eligible for in-state tuition rates at U.S. public colleges and universities that participate in federal student aid...
Public Announcement for FSM Citizens in the United States – No. 2509
The Embassy wishes to inform our citizens residing in the United States about the current U.S. Alien Registration Requirements. In line with Executive Order 14159, the U.S. The Department of Homeland Security reminds all “aliens” to comply with registration requirements under the Immigration and Nationality Act.Most FSM citizens who entered...
Public Announcement for FSM Citizens in the United States – No. 2508
The Embassy is pleased to share the attached advisory bulletin with our citizens residing in the United States, providing important updates regarding the “One Big Beautiful Bill Act.” Should you have any questions or require further assistance, please do not hesitate to contact the Embassy or any of our Consulate...
Ambassador Jackson T. Soram Meets with U.S. DOI Principal Deputy Assistant Secretary William Hague
Washington, D.C.- On June 25, 2025, Ambassador Jackson Soram, paid a courtesy visit on the Honorable William Hague, Principal Deputy Assistant Secretary for the U.S. Department of the Interior’s Office of Insular & International Affairs. This meeting marked the first engagement between the two officials since Mr. Hague assumed his...
Public Announcement for FSM Citizens in the United States – No. 2507
The Embassy of Micronesia wishes to provide a follow-up to Embassy Bulletin No. 2505, which outlines the steps for retrieving your I-94 travel record.We recognize that many of our citizens have raised thoughtful questions about the I-94, especially regarding the different dates that appear on the document. In response, we...
FSM Embassy gives support to Pacific Center for Island Security (PCIS), a Guam-based Think Tank, during its debut in Washington, DC
February 12, 2025 FSM Embassy gives support to Pacific Center for Island Security (PCIS), a Guam-based Think Tank, during its debut in Washington, D.C. Washington, D.C. – Dr. Robert Underwood and members of his team from the Pacific Center for Island Security (PCIS), a Guam-based think tank, were recently here for...