Most Recent News from the Embassy
The Embassy is pleased to share that the Government of Canada has officially opened the application period for the Scholarships and Educational Exchanges for Development – Phase 2 (SEED-2) for the 2026–2027 academic year. The application period is now open, and the deadline to apply is March 24, 2026.This program provides an excellent opportunity for FSM citizens currently enrolled full-time in a post-secondary institution to pursue short-term study or research in Canada. As part of Canada’s Indo-Pacific Strategy, SEED-2 supports the 2030 Agenda for Sustainable Development by promoting educational exchange, strengthening people-to-people ties, and investing in future leaders across the...
News from the President's Office
The Embassy is pleased to share that the Government of Canada has officially opened the application period for the Scholarships and Educational Exchanges for Development – Phase 2 (SEED-2) for the 2026–2027 academic year. The...
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....
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...
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....
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...
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...
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”...
Washington D.C. - On July 12, 2024, the Federated States of Micronesia (FSM) deposited its instrument of accession to the UN Convention on the Prohibition of the Development, Production and Stockpiling of Bacteriological (Biological) and...
As a follow through with the recent townhall meetings (March 19, 2023) with FSM citizens hosted by the Cass County in Iowa, the Cass Health is inviting FSM citizens to a free TB Testing on...
PALIKIR, Pohnpei—On February 13th, 2023, the Government of the Federated States of Micronesia (FSM) hosted the 21st Micronesian Presidents’ Summit (MPS) in Palikir. Operating under the theme “Paddling Together for a Stronger Micronesia”, His Excellency...
PALIKIR, Pohnpei—In late January 2023, His Excellency David W. Panuelo—President of the Federated States of Micronesia (FSM)—visited Washington, D.C., and high-level officials at the U.S. White House, so as to strengthen diplomatic ties and conclude...
PALIKIR, Pohnpei—On January 26th, 2023, the Executive Branch of the Government of the Federated States of Micronesia (FSM) received the FSM Supreme Court’s Memorandum of Decision regarding Criminal Case No. 2020-501, which memorializes the Court’s...
PALIKIR, Pohnpei—In Honolulu, Hawaii, after a series of discussions between officials from the Federated States of Micronesia (FSM), the Republic of Nauru, and the Republic of Kiribati, and representatives from Australia, Japan, and the United...
PALIKIR, Pohnpei—On January 13th, 2023, His Excellency David W. Panuelo—President of the Federated States of Micronesia (FSM)—delivered his State of the Nation address to the 22nd Congress and the People of the FSM. The statement,...
PALIKIR, Pohnpei—The Government of the Federated States of Micronesia (FSM) fielded a technical and legal team to the 21st Maritime Boundaries Session in Sydney, Australia (“Sydney Session”), to join the regional discussions about maritime boundaries...
PALIKIR, Pohnpei—In late 2022, the Honorable Marcus Samo—Secretary of the Department of Health & Social Affairs—and his staff, signed Memoranda of Understanding with the Departments of Health across Yap, Chuuk, Pohnpei, and Kosrae to signify...
PALIKIR, Pohnpei—In the first weeks of December, 2022, the Honorable Joses R. Gallen—Secretary of the Department of Justice of the Federated States of Micronesia (FSM)—sojourned to the Republic of Indonesia and the Republic of the...
Previous News from the Embassy
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....
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...
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....
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...
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...
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....
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...
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...
Many of our citizens are engaging the Embassy and the consulates for consular assistance, especially with passports and I-94. Our limited staff across our 4 offices are overwhelmed with in-person visits, emails, phone calls, and...
The Embassy is pleased to share the attached advisory bulletin relating to FSM citizens' immigration rights in the U.S. As we continue to advise, your documents such as passports and I-94, are evidence of your...
WASHINGTON, DC –– In a joint meeting with the U.S. Departments of State and Interior, the embassies of the three Freely Associated States (FAS) in the United States, Palau, Marshall Islands, and the Federated States...
The Embassy wishes to share this update regarding the FSM Passport application. We have now included the contact information for the FSM Immigration and Passport Office. Please contact them directly with any inquiries about the...
"This follows the public announcement released by the Embassy on January 23, 2025, relating to policy changes in the new US Administration. The Embassy continues to assess these policy changes and will continue to provide...
The Embassy wishes to share an update and a reminder for FSM citizens in the United States and its territories in light of the changes in policy under the new U.S. Administration. We will continue...