OFM serves the interests of the American public, the American diplomatic community abroad, and the foreign diplomatic community in the U.S.
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ensuring that all diplomatic benefits, privileges, and immunities are in accordance with the Foreign Missions Act. The Foreign Missions Act (22 U.S.C. 4301-4316) provides the legal foundation to facilitate secure and efficient operations of U.S. missions abroad, and of foreign missions and international organizations in the United States. Congress mandated the creation of the Office of Foreign Missions (OFM) in the Act to serve the interests of the American public, the American diplomatic community abroad, and the foreign diplomatic community residing in the United States ensuring that all diplomatic benefits, privileges, and immunities would be properly exercised in accordance with federal laws and international agreements. The Office of Foreign Missions has four missions: -Employment of reciprocity to ensure equitable treatment for United States diplomatic and consular missions abroad and their personnel through reciprocity; -Regulation of the activities of foreign missions in the United States in a manner that will protect the foreign policy and national security interests of the United States; -Protection of the United States public from abuses of privileges and immunities by members of the foreign missions; and -Provision of service and assistance to the foreign mission community in the United States to assure appropriate privileges, benefits, and services on a reciprocal basis. As an advocate for reciprocal agreements, OFM presses for fair treatment of U.S. personnel abroad while assuring foreign diplomats based in the United States receive the same treatment that each respective government provides in return. Additionally, OFM assists foreign missions in dealing with local government offices in the United States. OFM also provides a range of services to the foreign diplomatic community, including issuance of vehicle titles, vehicle registrations, driver's licenses, and license plates; processing of tax exemption and duty-free customs requests; and facilitation of property acquisitions through local zoning law procedures. Finally, OFM establishes and maintains relationships with U.S. law enforcement and security communities at the national, state, and local levels to educate them about diplomatic privilege and immunity issues. OFM personnel conduct outreach and training seminars with these constituencies in conjunction with other Department of State representatives, e.g., Diplomatic Security, Bureau of Consular Affairs, Office of the Chief of Protocol.
Mission: The Office of Foreign Missions has four missions: 1. Employment of reciprocity to ensure equitable treatment for United States diplomatic and consular missions abroad and their personnel through reciprocity; 2. Regulation of the activities of foreign missions in the United States in a manner that will protect the foreign policy and national security interests of the United States; 3. Protection of the United States public from abuses of privileges and immunities by members of the foreign missions; and 4. Provision of service and assistance to the foreign mission community in the United States to assure appropriate privileges, benefits, and services on a reciprocal basis.
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Today we honor Dr. Martin Luther King Jr. who devoted his life to advancing equality, social justice, and economic opportunity for all, as a lifetime advocate for unalienable rights. His bold vision continues to provide hope and inspiration to the world.
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ALERT: Beginning Jan 26, all travelers attempting to enter the U.S. must have a negative COVID-19 viral test or documentation of recovery within 3 days of departure of their U.S.-bound flight. See FAQs here: http://ow.ly/Apff50D9O7S
New Assistant Director for Operations
The Office of Foreign Missions is pleased to announce the arrival of Mr. Brad E. Page as its first Assistant Director for Operations (OFM/OPS). This is a new position. Mr. Page is also OFM’s Acting Bureau Executive Director.
A career member of the Foreign Service, Mr. Page has served abroad in Dubai, Dhaka, Abu Dhabi, Jeddah and Bucharest. Other tours domestically were with EAP/EX and the Florida Regional Center.
Mr. Page’s office is located at the 3507 International Place, NW, Washington, DC 20008. He can be reached by electronic mail at [email protected].
As OFM’s Assistant Director for Operations, Mr. Page directly oversees:
• the Accreditation, Services, & Benefits Division (OFM/OPS/ASB);
• the Executive Services Division (OFM/OPS/EX); and
• the Information Systems Division (OFM/OPS/IS).
Questions concerning this or other matters may be directed to OFM by telephone at (202) 647-3417 or by electronic mail at [email protected].
OFM is pleased to announce that it has undertaken efforts to reorganize its Washington, DC-based operations. The new structure allows OFM to more effectively realize its Congressional mandates and serve its various clients more efficiently. OFM's goal is to fully operate under the new structure before March 31, 2021. Additional information concerning this important change is available at:
https://www.state.gov/wp-content/uploads/2021/01/2021-01-08-Notice-OFM-Reorganization.pdf
Lifting Self-Imposed Restrictions on the U.S.-Taiwan Relationship - United States Department of State
Taiwan is a vibrant democracy and reliable partner of the United States, and yet for several decades the State Department has created complex internal restrictions to regulate our diplomats, servicemembers, and other officials’ interactions with their Taiwanese counterparts. The United States gove...
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Secretary Pompeo: "The storming of the U.S. Capitol today is unacceptable. Lawlessness and rioting -- here or around the world -- is always unacceptable. I have travelled to many countries and always support the right of every human being to protest peacefully for their beliefs and their causes. But violence, putting at risk the safety of others including those tasked with providing security for all of us, is intolerable both at home and abroad. Let us swiftly bring justice to the criminals who engaged in this rioting. America is better than what we saw today at a place where I served as a member of Congress and saw firsthand democracy at its best."
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Happy New Year to all! Wishing everyone all over the world a safe and secure 2021!
Christmas morning 1919 at the Ecuadoran Legation (now Embassy) in Washington.
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Today, the Department wishes The National Guard a Happy 384th Birthday! We join the rest of our nation in thanking the Guard and its members for their constant efforts to defend our interests both at home and abroad. #Guard384
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What does the poinsettia flower have to do with diplomacy?
Join us for this year’s final Diplomacy Classroom on Dec 15 at 2:00 PM EST to discover the story of U.S. Minister Joel Roberts Poinsett. We will take your questions during the program! diplomacy.state.gov/events
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Wishing all who celebrate a happy, healthy, and peaceful Hanukkah! Chag sameach! 🕎
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Every person should enjoy the same rights and access to fully and equally participate in society. As a global leader in advancing disability rights, we affirm our commitment to making disability rights an integral part of U.S. foreign policy. #IDPD
OFM honors all who served. Happy Veterans Day.
Officer and civilian hats at the New Zealand Legation in 1942 (New Zealand Embassy - Washington, D.C.) - February 1942.
Photograph by the Farm Security Administration - Office of War Information's collection, courtesy of the Library of Congress.
New Associate Regional Director for External Relations at OFM San Francisco
The Office of Foreign Missions (OFM) is pleased to announce the arrival of Julio Garcia-Medina as the Associate Regional Director for External Relations at OFM’s San Francisco Regional Office (OFM/SF). Mr. Garcia-Medina is replacing Matt Davis, who is transitioning to a new assignment within the Department.
The primary goal for Mr. Garcia-Medina’s position is to enhance the way OFM assists, collaborates, and educated the foreign mission community and state and local governments concerning matters involving the operation of diplomatic and consular missions. Mr. Garcia-Medina may be contacted by telephone at (415) 744-2910 or by electronic mail at [email protected].
Information concerning OFM’s San Francisco Regional Office is available at https://www.state.gov/ofm-regional-office-san-francisco/.
Questions concerning this or other matters may be directed to OFM by telephone at (415) 744-2910 or by electronic mail at [email protected].
San Francisco OFM provides reciprocal services to and liaises with the foreign consulates in the following states: Alaska, northern California, Hawaii and the U.S. Territories in the Pacific, Oregon, Washington, Idaho, Montana, Wyoming, North Dakota and South Dakota, as well as accredited diplomatic...
International Day of the Girl: Creating a More Just, Equitable Future for Girls - United States Department of State
This year, the International Day of the Girl (IDG) – October 11 – comes at a time of great uncertainty. In many countries, girls are facing multiple threats, including COVID-19, HIV, and gender-based violence (GBV). While HIV and GBV are longstanding challenges, the impact of COVID-19 is newly e...
OFM Celebrates National Hispanic Heritage Month
“As an immigrant to the United States, I feel blessed for the opportunities of freedom and education. I feel indebted to this great nation as I continue to treasure my Hispanic culture.” – Maria Suhr, Foreign Affairs Officer at OFM’s Miami Regional Office.
Maria was born in Nicaragua and immigrated to the United States at a very young age. She believes that culture and family values are the keys to understanding the common bonds of the Hispanic community. “From very early on, we learned that family is everything! It is innate for us to be warm and welcoming – “Mi casa es su casa” – “My house is your house” – and we mean it!”
The Latinx that she most admires is her mother. “She made me who I am today. She taught me to be gentle, kind, and compassionate, to treat everyone with respect regardless of their social status, color of their skin, or cultural background. She was a strong woman. I learned from her actions to persevere and not to let the disappointments in life deter me from shaping my own destiny. I hope I can be as courageous and kind as she was and be able to lead by example and pass this on to my daughters.”
To learn more about National Hispanic Heritage Month, visit https://hispanicheritagemonth.gov/.
WORLD MARITIME DAY
#DYK that water covers more than 70 percent of the planet’s surface? Not surprisingly there are rules that apply in the world’s oceans and seas.
Click on the link below for an explanation of “international waters” and to learn the role of @statedept in resolving maritime claims under the Law of the Sea Convention. A worthwhile read on this World Maritime Day! #Maritime
https://share.america.gov/what-do-you-know-about-international-waters/
Modern maritime law grew out of a big question: How much should a state control beyond its coasts? States control a narrow band of territorial waters; international waters belong to no one.
2020 International Day of Peace:
Celebrate the International Day of Peace today by spreading compassion, kindness and hope in the face of the COVID-19 pandemic. #PeaceDay
New Regional Director - OFM Los Angeles
The Office of Foreign Missions is pleased to announce the arrival of Gretchen Franke as the new Director of its Los Angeles Regional Office.
A member of the Foreign Service with 12 years of overseas experience in Africa, Europe, and Central and North America, Ms. Franke will continue developing the partnerships between OFM, the foreign diplomatic community, and state and local governments.
Ms. Franke may be contacted by electronic mail at [email protected].
Information concerning OFM Los Angeles is available at https://www.state.gov/ofm-regional-office-los-angeles/.
On this International Day of Democracy, the importance of democracy to ensure free flow of information, and participation in decision-making and accountability is especially relevant for the response to #Covid19. #DemocracyDay
In recognition of the #InternationalDayofDemocracy, the United States stands in support of democracies and democratic values. Democracy is a universally recognized ideal and respects the freedoms, dignity, and equality of every person.
Read the full statement from Secretary Pompeo: https://go.usa.gov/xGX55.
UPDATE: In order to help prevent the spread of travel-related cases of #COVID19 in the United States, the CDC has provided updated guidance for passengers returning from domestic and international travel. The Office of Foreign Missions @ U.S. Department of State has sent out official notices with the new guidance to the U.S.-based foreign mission community. Learn more:
https://www.state.gov/wp-content/uploads/2020/09/2020-09-14-CDC-Updated-Travel-Guidance.pdf
After the September 11, 2001, terrorist attacks, memorials worldwide were created to honor the victims of 9/11. Three in the United States — built at the sites where each attack took place — stand as especially poignant reminders of the lives lost 19 years ago today. #Honor911
View the tour of these enduring 9/11 memorials at the link below…
https://share.america.gov/9-11-memorials-pay-tribute-to-victims-sacrifice/
Check out this 360-degree video that lets you experience the three memorials built in the U.S. after the terrorist attacks of September 11, 2001.
Today is the peak of #HurricaneSeason in the Atlantic. Are you prepared? Don’t take chances when it comes to your safety. If you cannot postpone travel, be aware of the weather forecast, have an emergency plan, and heed directions from local authorities in the event of an emergency. For tips on how to be prepared for this hurricane season visit https://www.weather.gov/wrn/hurricane-preparedness.
The peak of the season is here. Be ready for hurricane season. Today you can determine your personal hurricane risk, find out if you live in a hurricane evacuation zone, and review/update insurance policies. You can also make a list of items to replenish hurricane emergency supplies and start thinki...
Happy #LaborDay! Since Labor Day was established as a national holiday in 1894 by President Grover Cleveland, the American labor force has grown stronger and more diverse.
Labor Day honors the social and economic achievements of U.S. workers.
This year, we’ve come to appreciate them in a new way.
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To commemorate International Day of Charity on September 5th, we honor the selfless contributions of organizations to combat COVID-19. Such efforts also include billions in emergency government spending and a mobilization of corporations and small businesses that have shifted production to support the response.
While major foundations work in the United States and abroad, other groups, including regional and local charities, target assistance toward people who are most at risk. Learn more below:
https://share.america.gov/u-s-charities-give-millions-in-worldwide-coronavirus-effort/
U.S. charities are offering an outpouring of support for those affected by the coronavirus. Learn about the donations heading around the world.
Today we commemorate the 75th anniversary of the end of World War II. Learn more below...
Secretary Pompeo: Today we mark 75 years since the end of WWII in the Pacific theater, bringing eight years of war and tragedy to an end. We remember the more than 400,000 Americans who died for freedom, and we treasure the alliances we've built on a foundation of peace, democracy, and liberty.
Thank you Secretary Pompeo for your remarks at today’s signing of the Enhanced Consular Immunities Agreement between the United States and Morocco: https://www.facebook.com/statedept/videos/603395203665036 Learn more about the Office of Foreign Missions @statedept at the link below.
https://www.state.gov/about-us-office-of-foreign-missions/
Pursuant to the Foreign Missions Act, Congress mandated the creation of the Office of Foreign Missions (OFM) in 1982. OFM’s primary objective is to support the secure and efficient operations of U.S. diplomatic and consular operations abroad. As an advocate for reciprocity, OFM is responsible for ...
New Regional Director - OFM New York
OFM is pleased to announce the arrival of Jeannette Juricic as the Director of its New York Regional Office.
A member of the Foreign Service with 20 years of overseas experience in Asia, the Caribbean, Europe, the Middle East, North and South America, Ms. Juricic will continue developing the partnerships between OFM, the foreign diplomatic community, and state and local governments. Ms. Juricic may be contacted by electronic mail at [email protected].
Information concerning OFM New York is available at https://www.state.gov/ofm-regional-office-new-york/.
Today, the United States honors the strength and resilience of terrorism victims and their families around the world on this third annual International Day of Remembrance and Tribute to the Victims of Terrorism.
The United States joins in the global remembrance today as we honor and pay tribute to all those that have lost their lives because of terrorism.
Full statement from Secretary Pompeo: https://go.usa.gov/xfSMP.
On World Humanitarian Day, we honor the dedicated humanitarian workers in the field and the memory of those who have gone before. The United States has a longstanding tradition of leadership in international humanitarian crisis response. Learn more below.
The United States recognizes the brave sacrifices humanitarian workers make every day across the globe. On #WorldHumanitarianDay, we are reminded that it is imperative they pursue this noble work in safety and security. https://go.usa.gov/xfuBs
The State Department recently added nearly $53M in new U.S. humanitarian and economic assistance to the global response to #COVID19. As the global leader in fighting this pandemic, learn where the United States is helping around the world….
The U.S. government has given over $20.5 billion in COVID-19 aid to countries around the world. Learn more about the funding here.
Happy International Youth Day! Today we recognize the young people who have supported their communities in the United States and abroad.
@statedept unveiled today $122 million investment for the Women’s Global Development Prosperity (W-GDP) initiative. In 60 countries worldwide, #WGDP works to advance women’s economic empowerment with a goal of reaching 50 million women by 2025 through U.S. government programs and partnerships with private sector businesses. Learn more below!
Delighted to release the U.S. Department of State #WGDP Pillar 3 Action Plan with Ivanka Trump today, so more women can have the opportunity to prosper in the workforce & succeed as entrepreneurs through breaking down legal & regulatory barriers. Learn more at www.wgdp.gov. – KEC
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We remember and mourn the victims of the terrorist attacks on the U.S. Embassies in Nairobi, Kenya and Dar es Salaam, Tanzania on August 7, 1998. We will never forget the legacy of those who perished, and we honor their memory.
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OFM's Acting Deputy Director, Cliff Seagroves, spoke with Charlotte Nazarian to discuss her summer internship experience at OFM. OFM has multiple internship opportunities available in summer 2020 in Washington, DC, Houston, Los Angeles, Miami, New York and San Francisco. To apply for an OFM internship visit: https://openopps.usajobs.gov/search/internships?term=OFM&page=1
OFM Director (Acting), Cliff Seagroves, met with Zach Steinberg to discuss his experience this summer as an intern with the Office of Foreign Missions. Director Seagroves also shared some memories from the start of his career with the Department of State as an intern at the U.S. Embassy in Budapest . OFM has multiple upcoming announcements for summer 2020 internship opportunities in Washington, DC, Houston, Los Angeles, Miami, New York, and San Francisco. Contact [email protected] for more information.
OFM's Director (Acting), Cliff Seagroves sat down this week with Emily Rae Foreman to discuss her summer internship experience. Contact [email protected] for information on how to apply to be an OFM intern. OFM has multiple internship opportunities available next summer in Washington, DC, Houston, Los Angeles, Miami, New York and San Francisco.
On July 24, OFM attended the Republic of Korea’s (ROK) official ceremony to open the newly constructed ROK Consulate General in Seattle, Washington. Mayor Jenny Durkan, ROK Director General Youngwan Kim, Former Seattle Consul General Song, and other local and state officials celebrated the opening, which Mayor Jenny Durkan highlighted demonstrated the ROK’s commitment to Seattle. The new location will continue to provide and promote economic and cultural exchange opportunities with the community. This is the first for-purpose Consulate General constructed in the Western United States. Congratulations!
The races have started at OFM’s Kentucky Derby Party🐎!
Kalena’s Polynesian ‘Ohana showcases the culture and arts of the Pacific islands at the welcome reception for OFM’s Experience Florida 2019. #experienceflorida2019
OFM Houston's Associate Regional Director, Bob Hopkins, demonstrated his skills which earned him the title of four times Texas Hog Calling Champion! #ofmstreetfest
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Only 6 days until the 2018 Foreign Missions Street Festival! #ofmstreetfest
You've seen the photos of the now internationally known Foreign Missions Street Festival's Pie Eating Contest, now watch the video. OFM once again congratulate the Embassy of Nigeria on a hard fought victory!
U.S. Army Band is a hit at the Foreign Missions Street Festival!
All interested persons are advised that the Department of State will hold a National Environmental Policy Act (NEPA) public hearing tonight to discuss the proposed Foreign Missions Center Master Plan at the former Walter Reed Army Medical Center site in the District of Columbia. The hearing will be held at the following location and time: Open House 4:30pm - 6:30pm Public Hearing 6:30pm - 8:30pm Location Building 41, Dahlia Street, NW Enter the campus at 14th Street, NW and Alaska Avenue, NW On-site parking available For additional information, please visit https://www.state.gov/ofm/property/fmc/index.htm.
Near the conclusion of today's Foreign Mission Street Festival, eight contestants representing embassies, the Consular Corps College, the Department of State, and the Uniformed Division of the Secret Service, participated in a pie eating contest!
The Foreign Missions Act (22 U.S.C. 4301-4316) provides the legal foundation to facilitate secure and efficient operations of U.S. missions abroad, and of foreign missions and international organizations in the United States. Congress mandated the creation of the Office of Foreign Missions (OFM) in the Act to serve the interests of the American public, the American diplomatic community abroad, and the foreign diplomatic community residing in the United States ensuring that all diplomatic benefits, privileges, and immunities would be properly exercised in accordance with federal laws and international agreements. The Office of Foreign Missions, led by Ambassador Stephen J. Akard who serves as OFM Director, has four missions: -Employment of reciprocity to ensure equitable treatment for United States diplomatic and consular missions abroad and their personnel through reciprocity; -Regulation of the activities of foreign missions in the United States in a manner that will protect the foreign policy and national security interests of the United States; -Protection of the United States public from abuses of privileges and immunities by members of the foreign missions; and -Provision of service and assistance to the foreign mission community in the United States to assure appropriate privileges, benefits, and services on a reciprocal basis. As an advocate for reciprocal agreements, OFM presses for fair treatment of U.S. personnel abroad while assuring foreign diplomats based in the United States receive the same treatment that each respective government provides in return. Additionally, OFM assists foreign missions in dealing with local government offices in the United States. OFM also provides a range of services to the foreign diplomatic community, including issuance of vehicle titles, vehicle registrations, driver's licenses, and license plates; processing of tax exemption and duty-free customs requests; and facilitation of property acquisitions through local zoning law procedures. Finally, OFM establishes and maintains relationships with U.S. law enforcement and security communities at the national, state, and local levels to educate them about diplomatic privilege and immunity issues. OFM personnel conduct outreach and training seminars with these constituencies in conjunction with other Department of State representatives, e.g., Diplomatic Security, Bureau of Consular Affairs, Office of the Chief of Protocol.
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