Collection of Re-entry Permit Travel Documents from USCIS London
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Imposition of Chemical and Biological Weapons Control and Warfare Elimination Act Sanctions on Russia
Press Statement Heather Nauert Department Spokesperson Washington, DC August 8, 2018 Following the use of a “Novichok” nerve agent in an attempt to assassinate UK citizen Sergei Skripal and his daughter Yulia Skripal, the United States, on August 6, 2018, determined under the Chemical and Biological Weapons Control and Warfare Elimination Act of 1991 ... Read More»
Remarks by President Trump and Prime Minister May of the United Kingdom in Joint Press Conference
REMARKS BY PRESIDENT TRUMP AND PRIME MINISTER MAY OF THE UNITED KINGDOM IN JOINT PRESS CONFERENCE Chequers Buckinghamshire, England, United Kingdom 1:52 P.M. BST PRIME MINISTER MAY: Well, good afternoon. And I’m pleased to welcome the President of the United States to Chequers today on his first official visit to the United Kingdom. No ... Read More»
Five Things To Know About The 2017 International Religious Freedom Report Release
Five Things To Know About The State Department's 2017 International Religious Freedom Report.1 Read More»
Global Entry Mobile Enrollment Event at U.S. Embassy London – Updated
The next Global Entry Mobile Enrollment Event is coming to the U.S. Embassy London from March 07 until May 03, 2018. Read More»
U.S. Policy Update for Wednesday, 10 August 2016
Today’s topics: U.S. Women at the Olympics / Blue energy / U.S. Army ‘Mad Scientist’ program / China human rights / Helping Libya against ISIL U.S. Women at the Olympics 10 August 2016 U.S. women a major force at the Olympics For the second straight Olympics, women athletes outnumber men on the U.S. Olympic team, 292 to 262. In fact, the 2016 Team ... Read More»
U.S. Policy Update for Monday, 08 August 2016
Today’s topics: Immigrant voters in the U.S. elections / Rio Olympics / Rising temperatures around the Globe / ISIL losing, shifting strategy Rio Olympics 05 August 2016 Kerry’s Meeting With Olympic Athletes From Team USA But my message to you on behalf of President Obama and I think all of the American people are that there’s so much more to each of ... Read More»
U.S. Policy Update for Wednesday, 03 August 2016
Today’s topics: Happy birthday State Department / Past Olympians / Murder of journalist Pavel Sheremet / North Korean missile launch / Anti-ISIL Efforts in Libya and Iraq Sporting Greats of Past Olympics 02 August 2016 U.S. Olympic standouts: A look back in photos As the 2016 Summer Olympics in Rio de Janeiro bring us new heroes from around the world, we’re taking ... Read More»
U.S. Policy Update for Tuesday, 26 July 2016
Today’s topics: Scotland holiday closure / Free State of Jones / Millennial voting / Gymnastics at Rio Olympics / Munich attack / Restoring vision / DoD on Counter-ISIL Efforts Scotland Holiday The U.S. Consulate-General in Edinburgh , Scotland, will be CLOSED on Monday, 01 August 2016 for the Scottish Summer Bank Holiday . The Consulate will re-open the next business day, on Tuesday 02 ... Read More»
U.S. Policy Update for Friday, 22 July 2016
Today’s topics: Conclusion of counter-ISIL Ministerial / U.S. Election conventions / Olympics: blind long-jump & rowing / Counter-ISIL Ministerial 21 July 2016 Joint Statement by Foreign and Defense Ministers of the Expanded Small Group of the Global Coalition to Counter ISIL / Daesh The Foreign and Defense Ministers of the Counter-ISIL (Da’esh) Coalition Small Group, Military Coalition and members that have made major non-military contributions met today in Washington at the invitation of U.S. ... Read More»
U.S. Policy Update for Thursday, 21 July 2016
Today’s topics: Cuba update / Turkey / Solar power / Telehealth / Carter on counter-ISIL fight Cuba 1 Year On 20 July 2016 A year of strengthening Cuba-U.S. ties Though separated by just 140 kilometers of water, the United States and Cuba have endured strained relations for more than half a century. In 2015, the two countries began to chart a new ... Read More»
U.S. Policy Update for Wednesday, 20 July 2016
Today’s topics: Secretary Kerry Meets PM Theresa May, UK’s Johnson / Iraq Pledging / Anti-ISIL update / U.S. Elections FAQs Secretary Kerry Meets PM Theresa May, UK’s Johnson Secretary Kerry traveled to London, 18–19 July where he attended multilateral meetings on Yemen and Syria. He also met with U.K Prime Minister Theresa May at 10 ... Read More»
U.S. Policy Update for Monday, 18 July 2016
Today’s topics: Turkey/Russia/ Africa / U.S. Elections/Olympics Turkey 16 July 2016 Secretary Kerry’s Call With Turkish Foreign Minister Mevlut Cavusoglu The Secretary reiterated U.S. support for the democratically elected government in Turkey, for the rule of law and for the need for authorities to take all necessary precautions to safeguard civilian life and property as they respond to this attempted coup. 15 July 2016 ... Read More»
U.S. Policy Update for Wednesday, 13 July 2016
Today’s topics: Iraq Campaign update / South China sea territorial claims / THAAD deployment in South Korea / NATO Warsaw summit / NATO Summit Summary 09 July 2016 Landmark NATO Summit in Warsaw draws to a close NATO’s Summit in Warsaw concluded on Saturday (9 July 2016), following two days of decisions to strengthen the Alliance’s deterrence and defence, and plans to ... Read More»
U.S. Policy Update for Monday, 11 July 2016
Today’s topics: Farnborough International Airshow / Treasury’s Lew travel to UK / South China Sea / Open Disclosure Law changes Farnborough International Airshow (FIA) The Farnborough International Airshow 2016 is a biennial international trade fair for the aerospace industry to demonstrate both civilian and military aircraft to potential customers and investors. The show was first ... Read More»
U.S. Policy Update for Wednesday, 22 June 2016
Today’s topics: SelectUSA 2016 / North Korean Missile test / Iraq – new humanitarian aid / Jordan terror attack / Zion national park SelectUSA2016 21 June 2016 Kerry’s Remarks at the SelectUSA Investment Summit The better able we are to provide economic opportunity for young people, the less likely it is that they’re going to fall into the trap of violent extremism. And ... Read More»
U.S. Policy Update for Tuesday, 21 June 2016
Today’s topics: SelectUSA 2016 summit / Kerry with Angelina Jolie Pitt on refugees / Alert for possible N. Korea missile launch / Silicon Valley / Security networks SelectUSA2016 This years’ SelectUSA summit will be held in Washington D.C., on 19-21 June 2016. This Summit is the highest-profile event promoting foreign direct investment (FDI) in the ... Read More»
U.S. Policy Update for Monday, 20 June 2016
Today’s topics: World Refugee Day / LGBTI/ Arms Control/ Defense World Refugee Day, June 20 20 June 2016 These celebrities and leaders stand #WithRefugees. Will you join them? What do actors Benedict Cumberbatch and Scarlett Johannson, Archbishop Desmond Tutu and supermodel and former refugee Alek Wek have in common? They all are taking part in a U.N. video to show their solidarity to help the ... Read More»
U.S. Policy Update for Tuesday, 14 June 2016
Today’s topics: Condolences for Orlando Shootings / The meaning of LGBTI / Nuclear Test-Ban Treaty Prepcom / Ukraine energy diversification / Condolences for Orlando Shootings The U.S. Embassy joins all those worldwide in expressing their condolences to the families and victims of the horrific Orlando shootings. If you would like to leave ... Read More»
U.S. Policy Update for Monday, 13 June 2016
Today’s topics: Orlando shootings / Automated passport control at U.S. airports / upcoming U.S. Supreme Court rulings / DoD’s “Force of the Future” Orlando Shootings (Updated 14 June 2016) Condolence message from TRH The Prince of Wales and Duchess of Cornwall 14 June 2016 13 June 2016 Orlando Shooting Renews Focus on How to Identify, Stop Extremist Attacks Attacks like Sunday’s ... Read More»
U.S. Policy Update for Friday 10 June , 2016
Today’s topics: Her Majesty Queen Elizabeth II / LGBT/ Muhammad Ali Her Majesty Queen Elizabeth II 9 June 2016 On the Occasion of the Official Birthday of Her Majesty Queen Elizabeth II Secretary John Kerry: On behalf of President Obama and the American people, I offer our best wishes to Her Majesty Queen Elizabeth II and all the people of the United Kingdom of Great Britain and ... Read More»
U.S. Policy Update for 9 June ,2016
Today’s topics: Terrorism/ World Oceans Day/Fishackathon/China/Russia/LGBTI Terrorism 08 June 2016 Terrorist Attack in Tel Aviv Press Statement Mark C. Toner Deputy Department Spokesperson The United States condemns today’s horrific terrorist attack in Tel Aviv in the strongest possible terms. We extend our deepest condolences to the families of those killed and our hopes for a quick recovery for those wounded. These cowardly attacks against innocent civilians ... Read More»
U.S. Policy Update for 06 June 2016
Today’s topics: U.S.–China Strategic and Economic Dialogue (S&ED) / Ramadan / Russia / Economy / Ramadan 05 June 2016 The White House Office of the Press Secretary Statement by the President on the Occasion of Ramadan As another new moon heralds the start of the holy month of Ramadan, Michelle and I extend our best wishes to Muslims across the United States and around the world. 05 June 2016 On ... Read More»
U.S. Policy Update for Friday, 03 June 2016
Today’s topics: Country Reports on Terrorism 2015 / US-EU eHealth project / DoD’s carter to Shangri-La conference / Clean Energy Ministerial / New Foreign Relations books digitized / Country Reports on Terrorism 2015 The Country Reports on Terrorism are submitted in compliance with Title 22 of the United States Code, Section 2656f (the “Act”), which ... Read More»
U.S. Policy Update for Wednesday, 01 June 2016
Today’s topics: NATO’s Warsaw summit / Announcing third “Our Ocean” conference / Preview of Strategic&Economic Dialogue with China / Asia Security Summit NATO 31 May 2016 NATO Secretary General previews Warsaw Summit in speech at Warsaw University At the Warsaw Summit, the Alliance will also seek a new level of cooperation with its partners, especially the European Union, on issues such as ... Read More»
U.S. Policy Update for Tuesday, 31 May 2016
Today’s topics: Memorial Day / Failed North Korea missile launch / UN Peacekeepers / Life in Fallujah under ISIL Memorial Day Holiday 30 May 2016 Remarks by President Obama on Memorial Day, 2016 28 May 2016 President Obama’s Weekly Address: Remembering Our Fallen Heroes In this week’s address, President Obama solemnly reflected on the meaning of Memorial Day and recognized ... Read More»
U.S. Policy Update for Friday, 27 May 2016
Today’s topics: Embassy & Consulate Closure / Memorial Day / G7 in Japan / DoD Budget Uncertainty Embassy & Consulate Holiday Closure The U.S. Embassy in London, and our our Consulates-General in Belfast and in Edinburgh will be CLOSED on Monday, 30 May 2016 for the U.S. Memorial Day / UK Spring Bank holidays. In an emergency involving a ... Read More»
U.S. Policy Update for Thursday, 26 May 2016
Today’s topics: Return of Nadiya Savchenko / Silk as a Biodegradable plastic / DoD HQ Restructuring / New terrorist designations / Countering Violent Extremism / Nadiya Savchenko 26 May 2016 Analyst: Savchenko Release Shows Russia Wants Negotiations (VOA News) Russia’s release of Ukrainian pilot Nadiya Savchenko, exchanged for two Russian servicemen, was welcomed by rights groups and supporters. They maintain her ... Read More»
U.S. Policy Update for Wednesday, 25 May 2016
Today’s topics: Vietnam / Hiroshima / World Humanitarian Summit / Vietnam 24 May 2016 Remarks by President Obama in Address to the People of Vietnam President Obama: Xin chào! (Applause.) Xin chào Vietnam! (Applause.) Thank you. Thank you so much. To the government and the people of Vietnam, thank you for this very warm welcome and the hospitality that you have shown to me ... Read More»
U.S. Policy Update for Tuesday, 24 May 2016
Today’s topics: Combating Wildlife trafficking in Vietnam / Criminal Justice Reform / DoD, NATO on death of Mullah Mansur / Antiquities trade Stoppping Illegal Trade in Antiquities 24 May 2016 Stopping the Black Market in Antiquities Terrorists in Syria don’t just take sledgehammers to ancient temples and sculptures at cultural heritage sites they have overrun: They sell them. ... Read More»
U.S. Policy Update for Monday, 23 May 2016
Today’s topics: Death of Taliban leader / Obama in Vietnam / China / Turkey’s constitutional amendment / Ukraine battles financial crime / Russian oppression / Satellite tech in climate research White House on Death of Taliban Leader 23 May 2016 Statement by the President on the Death of Taliban Leader Mansur Today marks an important milestone in our longstanding effort to bring peace and prosperity to ... Read More»
U.S. Policy Update for Friday, 20 May 2016
Today’s topics: NATO / ISIL / Egypt Air crash / POTUS / Meeting of NATO Foreign Ministers in Brussels, Belgium. 19 May 2016 Press availability at NATO Headquarters SECRETARY KERRY: “Good afternoon, everybody. I’m personally very pleased to be back in Brussels, which I have come to understand, as many people in the world have, is a city of ... Read More»
U.S. Policy Update for Thursday, 19 May 2016
Today’s topics: / Security / Iraq / Cyber War / Christopher Columbus / Ukraine / Security 18 May 2016 Background Briefing on the U.S. Government’s Comprehensive Approach to Atrocity Prevention and Response It was about four years ago, a little more than four years ago, when President Obama announced that preventing mass atrocities was a national security priority of the United States in addition to being a moral ... Read More»
U.S. Policy Update for Wednesday, 18 May 2016
Today’s topics: Vienna Syria conference / DoD’s Carter on Defense Department Budget / Counterterrorism FY2017 request / International Day Against Homophobia and Transphobia (IDAHO) / Illegal Fishing / Syria Conference in Vienna 17 May 2016 Secretary Kerry’s Joint Press Availability With Russian Foreign Minister Sergey Lavrov and UN Special Envoy Staffan de Mistura “Now, let me underscore to everybody, all of the parties – some through their representatives, like the regime – ... Read More»
U.S. Policy Update for Tuesday, 17 May 2016
Today’s topics: Libya Ministerial / Syrian update / Oregon / DoD on Asia-Pacific & Counter-ISIL / Iraq offensive against ISIL / Memorial Day weekend Libya 16 May 2016 Secretary Kerry’s Remarks at the Libya Ministerial, Vienna, Austria “As the communique that we produced earlier makes clear, it is imperative to put the international community’s full weight behind the Government of National ... Read More»
U.S. Policy Update for Thursday, 12 May 2016
Today’s topics: Secretary Kerry in London / Anti-Corruption Summit / Anti-Corruption Summit 12 May 2016 12 May 2016 John Kerry Secretary of State Remarks at Anti-Corruption Summit Plenary in London People are angry and the anger is going to grow unless we shut the doors and try to prove to people there’s a fairness that can be established in the system. 12 May 2016 Fact Sheet U.S. Commitments at the Global Anti-Corruption Summit U.S. ... Read More»
U.S. Policy Update for Wednesday, 11 May 2016
Today’s topics: Secretary Kerry arrives in London / Solar plane / South China Sea standoff / Invictus Games Help Heal Invisible Wounds / NATO / Non-Proliferation Secretary Kerry’s London Trip, 10-12 May 2016 11 May 2016 Kerry to Face Questions at Anti-Corruption Summit U.S. Secretary of State John Kerry may be gently scolded Thursday when he attends an anti-corruption summit hosted by ... Read More»
U.S. Policy Update for Monday, 09 May 2016
Today’s topics: UK School visits / Stonewall uprising & LGBT rights / New EUCOM commander / U.S. and Europe / Kerry’s Upcoming London trip / Obama on the economy UK School Visits 09 May 2016 School Talks on the U.S. Deb MacLean, a Press Officer of the U.S. Embassy in London, visited several UK schools over the ... Read More»
U.S. Policy Update for Friday, 29 April 2016
Today’s topics: Embassy Closure / Airstrike on hospital in Syria / Vietnam War symposium / Malaria / Holocaust museum UK Bank Holiday Closures The U.S. Embassy in London and our Consulates General Belfast and Edinburgh , will be closed, on Monday, 2nd May 2016, for the UK Bank holiday . Offices will re-open on Tuesday, 3rd May. U.S. ... Read More»
U.S. Policy Update for Thursday, 28 April 2016
Today’s topics: Jazz / 2016 Olympics / Climate Change / ISIL / POTUS travels Jazz 27 April 2016 The USA is still a birthplace for jazz greats Rock, rap and hip-hop may rule the charts, but jazz, with roots in the spirituals of African-American slaves, is still America’s gift to the world. “There is no better example of democracy than a jazz ... Read More»
U.S. Policy Update for Wednesday, 27 April 2016
Today’s topics: U.S. Elections / White House news / Climate change Capacity-Building Initiative / U.S. $20 bill / DoD’s Dunford on countering Extremism U.S. Elections 26 April 2016 The rise of the independent voter The United States has two major political parties: Democratic and Republican. Ask an American voter which one she or he sides with, and the most ... Read More»
U.S. Policy Update for Tuesday, 26 April 2016
Today’s topics: Obama on Europe / White House Science Fair / 30th Anniversary of Chornobyl / National Parks / Brussels metro re-opens / Murder of USAID employee / N. Korea / Syria Brussels Metro 25 April 2016 Brussels Metro Reopens as City Reaches for Normal Commuters poured out of the newly reopened Brussels Maelbeek metro station Monday, in a fresh sign the ... Read More»
U.S. Policy Update for Monday, 25 April 2016
Today’s topics: Obama-Cameron press conference / Paris Climate Change Agreement / State Dept news / South Sudan peace process / DoD News President Obama in London 22 April 2016 Remarks by the President Obama and Prime Minister Cameron in Joint Press Conference : We are so bound together that nothing is going to impact the emotional and cultural and intellectual affinities between our two countries. So ... Read More»
U.S. Policy Update for Wednesday, 20 April 2016
Today’s topics: Saudi Arabia / NATO-Russia meetings / Iran / Kabul terror attack / Foreign Aid factsheet / White House press brief Kabul Terror Attack 19 April 2016 State’s Kirby On the Suicide Attack in Kabul “The United States condemns in the strongest terms the attack today in Kabul that killed dozens of Afghans and wounded many more. We send ... Read More»
U.S. Policy Update for Tuesday, 19 April 2016
Today’s topics: Obama’s London trip / Boston Marathon / British Defense Procurement Minister visits U.S. / Kansas / State Dept travel President Obama’s London Trip 19 April 2016 Statement by the Press Secretary on the President’s Travel to the United Kingdom As part of the President’s upcoming travel to the United Kingdom, First Lady Michelle Obama will join President Obama for a private lunch hosted by ... Read More»
U.S. Policy Update for Friday, 15 April 2016
Today’s topics: President Obama’s London trip / Foreign Aid / Anti-ISIL efforts / Zika virus / new VOA Director President Obama’s London Trip 16 March 2016 Statement by the Press Secretary on the President’s Travel to the Kingdom of Saudi Arabia and the United Kingdom “The President will then travel to the United Kingdom, where he will be received by Her Majesty Queen Elizabeth II at Windsor Castle for a private lunch. ... Read More»
U.S. Policy Update for Thursday, 14 April 2016
Today’s topics: Human Rights Reports 2015 / Russian planes in Baltic / Manatees / Obama on fight against ISIL / Oregon cuts CO2 Human Rights Report 2015 13 April 2016 2015 Country Reports on Human Rights Practices Secretary Kerry submitted the 2015 Country Reports on Human Rights Practices (commonly known as the Human Rights Reports) to the U.S. Congress. The ... Read More»
U.S. Policy Update for Wednesday, 13 April 2016
Today’s topics: Washington D.C. / Blinken on WMD / White house press brief including London trip / Kerry at Pacific Council White House News 12 April 2016 Press Briefing by Press Secretary Josh Earnest, 4/12/2016 ( London trip, Panama Papers, Brexit, Brazil’s President Rousseff, IMF and economy): “Well, we’ll obviously have more to say about this later in the week as we ... Read More»
Remarks by the President at Islamic Society of Baltimore
The White House Office of the Press Secretary For Immediate Release February 03, 2016 THE PRESIDENT: Well, good afternoon. And, Sabah, thank you for the wonderful introduction and for your example — your devotion to your faith and your education, and your service to others. You’re an inspiration. You’re going to be a fantastic doctor. And I suspect, Sabah, your ... Read More»
Carter Opens All Military Occupations, Positions to Women
By Cheryl Pellerin DoD News, Defense Media Activity Defense Secretary Ash Carter announced today that beginning in January 2016, all military occupations and positions will be open to women, without exception. For the first time in U.S. military history, as long as they qualify and meet specific standards, the secretary said women will be able ... Read More»
Myths and Facts: Resettling Syrian Refugees
November 25, 2015 Fact Sheet Office of the Spokesperson Washington, DC Myth: All Syrian refugees are dangerous. Fact: 2,234 Syrian refugees have been admitted to the United States since October 1, 2010 (the beginning of fiscal year 2011), and only after the most extensive level of security screening of any category of traveler to ... Read More»
On International Day for the Elimination of Violence Against Women
Press Statement John Kerry Secretary of State Washington, DC 25 November 2015 Today we celebrate the many stories of courageous and bold action to end gender-based violence— the nuns helping people escape sex trafficking, the men in Argentina teaching boys in football clubs to treat women with respect, the businesswomen in Detroit raising money to ... Read More»
Department of Justice Announces Major Computer Hacking Forum Dismantled
As Part of Coordinated Law Enforcement Efforts in 20 Countries, United States Charges 12 Defendants in Connection with Computer Fraud Conspiracy (This press release originally appeared on the U.S. Department of Justice website ) The computer hacking forum known as Darkode was dismantled, and criminal charges have been filed in the Western District of Pennsylvania and elsewhere against 12 individuals ... Read More»
DoD’s Carter: Rebalance Continues America’s Historic Role in Asia-Pacific
28 May 2015 (This article originally appeared on the Department of Defense website ) By Army Sgt. 1st Class Tyrone C. Marshall Jr. DoD News Defense Media Activity America’s rebalance to the Asia-Pacific is a continuation of its pivotal role over the past 70 years in helping ensure prosperity in the region, Defense Secretary Ash Carter said yesterday. Speaking ... Read More»
Welsh flag flies proudly from New York Stock Exchange in celebration of St David’s Day
Welsh flag flies proudly from New York Stock Exchange in celebration of St David’s Day (via WalesOnline) The Welsh flag flew proudly from the financial capital of the world as First Minister Carywn Jones visited the New York Stock Exchange ahead of St David’s Day. Read More»
United States and United Kingdom Law Enforcement Share Forfeited Proceeds
U.S. Embassy, London October 16, 2014 018-14 @USAinUKPress In 2005, United Kingdom (UK) authorities began a financial investigation targeting a Dubai, UAE-based money laundering network after drug investigations determined that the organization was providing illicit financial services to multiple, otherwise unrelated, Drug Trafficking Organizations throughout Europe. This effort evolved into a bilateral joint investigation ... Read More»
Welcoming the athletes of the Invictus Games to Winfield House
Athletes from the military of countries around the world, including the USA and the UK, gathered at Winfield House for a special reception on Tuesday 9th September ahead of the start of the Invictus Games 2014 in London. Ambassador Matthew Barzun was joined by HRH Prince Harry, organiser of the Games, and the American band, ... Read More»
David S. Cohen at the Royal United Services Institute
U.S. Treasury Department Office of Public Affairs LONDON – Good afternoon. It is a pleasure to join you today to discuss the intersection of transnational organized crime and illicit finance, and to join the conversation about what we can and should be doing to combat this threat. I would especially like to thank the Royal ... Read More»
New York celebrates Wales with First Minister Carwyn Jones
New York celebrates Wales with First Minister Carwyn Jones (via Wales.gov.uk) The British Consulate General New York hosted a reception to promote Welsh business, tourism, and culture and celebrate the national holiday of Wales, St David’s Day. Read More»
First Minister launches Welsh caucus on Capitol Hill
First Minister launches Welsh caucus on Capitol Hill (via Wales.gov.uk) Wales will have a powerful voice at the heart of the United States Government thanks to a new caucus launched on Capitol Hill by First Minister of Wales, Carwyn Jones. Read More»
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