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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 are pleased to share a helpful bulletin that highlights the three key dates commonly found on the I-94 and explains what each represents.Please note: There is no expiration date on the I-94 for FSM citizens entering under the Compact of Free Association.We hope this serves as a useful reference for...
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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...
PALIKIR, Pohnpei—Recently, His Excellency David W. Panuelo—President of the Federated States of Micronesia (FSM)—and the Honorable Aren B. Palik, Vice President of the FSM, received His Excellency Huang Zheng, Ambassador of the People’s Republic of...
PALIKIR, Pohnpei—The Division of Public Information of the Federated States of Micronesia (FSM) has received from the FSM National Election Director the Official List of Candidates for the March 7th, 2023, General Election. The General...
PALIKIR, Pohnpei—On November 28th, 2022, His Excellency David W. Panuelo—President of the Federated States of Micronesia (FSM)—signed an emergency regulation, and proposed permanent regulation, implementing Public Law 22-139. Public Law 22-139 for the States of...
PALIKIR, Pohnpei—On November 28th, 2022, the 22nd Congress of the Federated States of Micronesia (FSM) began its 6th Special Session, and the first to be held in-person since the COVID-19 Pandemic. After the opening session,...
PALIKIR, Pohnpei—Recently, His Excellency David W. Panuelo—President of the Federated States of Micronesia (FSM)—virtually received the Board of Directors of both the FSM Telecommunications Corporation (FSMTC) and the FSM Telecommunications Cable Corporation, frequently referred to...
PALIKIR, Pohnpei—From the week of November 21st to 25th, 2022, the Honorable Aren B. Palik— Vice President of the Federated States of Micronesia (FSM)—engaged in a series of meetings and events in the Republic of...
(25 NOVEMBER 2022, POHNPEI) - The Federated States of Micronesia (FSM) is to modernize its customs procedures through the upcoming launch of ASYCUDAWorld - a cutting-edge customs management system developed by the UN Conference for...
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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...
Washington, D.C.- The FSM Embassy was among other Pacific embassies invited by the United States Congressional Pacific Islands Caucus to the Caucus’ End of Year reception held on December 05, 2024. The Pacific Caucus is...
Washington, D.C. – H.E. Jackson Soram, Ambassador of the Federated States of Micronesia (FSM) to the United States, was invited as a guest speaker to address the International Club of Annapolis on November 6, 2024. ...
Washington, D.C. – On August 05, 2024. Mr. Vincent Mut-Tracy, the United States in-coming Deputy Chief of Mission to the Federated States of Micronesia (FSM), paid a courtesy call on Ambassador Jackson T. Soram, FSM...
Washington, D.C.- On July 22, 2024, His Excellency Ilisoni Vuidreketi, Ambassador of the Republic of Fiji to the United States, paid a courtesy call on His Excellency Jackson T. Soram, FSM Ambassador to the United...
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...
The FSM Embassy in Washington, D.C., wishes to follow up on its June 14th public announcement pertaining to the FSM Social Security Administration's Press Release with the updated survey questionnaire for recipients abroad. Please click...
Washington, D.C. -- On March 7th, Ambassador Jackson T. Soram of the Federated States of Micronesia to the United States, paid a courtesy call on Congressman Gregorio Kilili Camacho Sablan, representative of the Commonwealth of...