Press Freedom a Human Right
Media freedom is a human right and the moral equivalent of oxygen, says Tara Sonenshine, under secretary of state for public diplomacy and public affairs.
2012 Country Reports on Human Rights Practices
19 April 2013 - Kerry: "This report reaffirms in my judgment America’s commitment to advancing basic freedoms and dignity of all people...
President Obama on the Explosions in Boston
In his statement about the explosions at the Boston Marathon, President Obama said: "We still do not know who did this or why. And people shouldn’t jump to conclusions before we have all the facts. But make no mistake -- we will get to the bottom of this.
Destination America
Whichever type of tourist you are, whether you would go for sports or museum visits, you will find ideas in these pages that take you well beyond Washington to explore lesser-known places in America.
Protecting our children from gun violence
Standing with parents and teachers of gun violence victims, he urged Congress to take action that will protect other children and families from the pain and grief these families have experienced.
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President Obama
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Fulbright Portugal
The Fulbright Commission is celebrating its 50th anniversary.
U.S. Consulate News
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Debate about 2012 US Presidential Elections
On 26 September, the U.S. Consulate in the Azores organized a debate on the U.S. presidential elections of 2012.
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US Embassy and University of the Azores sign protocol under the American Corner Program
On September 26 in Ponta Delgada, the Embassy of the United States of America and the University of the Azores signed a protocol under the American Corner program, to attribute support to the University of the Azores’ Library.
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U.S. Consulate conducts Crisis Management Exercise
The U.S. Consulate conducted a Crisis Management Exercise on September 4, 2012. The training exercise, designed to practice crisis management procedures in the case of a major natural or man-made disaster type scenario, stressed the importance of emergency planning and preparedness.
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Consulate Ponta Delgada Celebrates U.S. Independence Day in the Azores
The U.S. Consulate in the Azores organized a reception at the Principal Officer’s residence to celebrate the 236th anniversary of United States Independence.
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Deputy Director of the National Defense University speaks to Azorean Youth about the history and importance of NATO
Professor Lawrence Chalmer, an expert on NATO and transatlantic issues, spoke to Azorean youth on March 16 and enthusiastically relayed the importance of NATO and the transatlantic relationship.
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U.S. Consulate Sends Azorean Students to Disney World and East Carolina University
Two hospitality and culinary students from Portugal’s Azores Autonomous Region departed for a six-month Work-Study Program at Walt Disney World and East Carolina University .
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A Show of Green Hands Marks Earth Day in Portugal’s Azores Autonomous Region
With a green hand print, staff of U.S. Consulate Ponta Delgada, community leaders, and more than 60 elementary school children pledged to be good stewards of the environment during activities to celebrate Earth Day 2011 in Portugal’s Azores Autonomous Region.
immigrant visas
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Effective March 1, 2012, the U. S. Embassy in Lisbon and U.S. Consulate in Ponta Delgada will no longer process immigrant visa (IV) or diversity visa (DV) applications. All immigrant and diversity visa interviews and adjudications for residents of Portugal and France will take place at the U.S. Embassy in Paris, France. Read more
Visa Issues
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For information about J1 visa under the Exchange Visitor program.
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Diversity Visa Fraud Warning
