| 单词 | consular |
| 例句 | The most oft-cited story was that an American consular official with connections to the CIA had tipped off the authorities. Long Walk to Freedom 1994-01-01T00:00:00Z Those plans were scuttled after a U.S. consular officer in Amman, unconvinced that the women would not seek asylum in this country, denied their application for entertainers’ visas. Denied visas, Syrian refugees still get a platform A consular officer might deliver an open invitation to join the warden network during a town-hall-style meeting or an embassy event. When Americans land in trouble abroad, these expats step in 2016-12-01T05:00:00Z "U.S. citizens may be detained without access to U.S. consular services or information about their alleged crime," the department said. State Department issues new China travel warning 2019-01-03T05:00:00Z Sarvestani’s wife, Ayatollahzadeh, says that when processing their visas for the sabbatical, their consular office said that her husband was “on a list,” but that he would approve their visa anyway. The U.S. won’t admit this dying Iranian sociologist 2012-11-22T13:00:00Z Americans who embark on auto tours abroad can also refer to United States State Department consular information sheets at travel.state.gov. Practical Traveler: When Renting Cars Abroad, It?s Renter Beware 2010-08-31T19:40:00Z The fee hikes are among several consular fees being increased after what the department called an exhaustive study of the true cost of providing consular services. fees, passports How Do You Pack for Vacation? Passport Fees to Increase 2010-07-06T20:10:00Z Instead of finishing her dissertation, Thomas-Greenfield took the Foreign Service exam, and by 1982 had her first international posting: a position as a consular officer in Kingston, Jamaica. From the segregated South to the U.S. Africa summit, a diplomat comes full circle “We were overwhelmed then, and we are not going to be overwhelmed again,” said Michele Bond, the assistant secretary of state for consular affairs, who oversees passports. State Department Expects a Rush of Passport Renewals in 2016 2016-01-26T05:00:00Z Stationed in Liverpool in the 1850s, Hawthorne wrinkled his nose at the "smoky, noisy, dirty, pestilential" landscape to which he was chained, serving out a consular position. Movies: Italy Porn (For Ladies Only) 2010-06-05T01:57:00Z When he finally reached the consular official, “He said to me, ‘Why don’t you laugh?’ ” Director Says He Left Met Production in Visa Spat 2010-09-03T22:21:00Z Communities without a consular office nearby also lean more heavily on wardens. When Americans land in trouble abroad, these expats step in 2016-12-01T05:00:00Z Syngin had undergone a thorough background check and submitted to a consular interview. ‘90 Day Fiancé’: An Anti-Fantasy for Troubled Times 2019-08-15T04:00:00Z Little mention was made of the diplomatic fracas involving Devyani Khobragade, the consular envoy arrested in New York in December on visa fraud charges and who returned to India on Sunday. ArtsBeat: Federal Officials Return Looted Antiquities to India 2014-01-14T19:42:57Z “When a U.S. citizen is missing or passes away overseas, we engage with local officials at multiple levels and provide all appropriate consular assistance.” Mexican cartel massacre: State Department reiterates commitment to safety of Americans living, traveling abroad 2019-11-05T05:00:00Z How or whether that might possibly alter the decision by the U.S. consular officer in Jordan remains unclear. Visa denials scuttle play with Syrian actresses at Georgetown Japanese consular officials nibbled Gorgonzola-stuffed dates alongside hoteliers, clothing designers and dapper workers from the Wallpaper days who, a decade later, still profess undying loyalty to Mr. Brûlé’s vision. Tyler Br?l?: Mr. Zeitgeist 2012-01-04T23:56:43Z Although a visa for the event was granted to Abu Saada, who still maintains a residence in Damascus, the women’s applications were turned down this month by consular officials in Amman. Visa denials scuttle play with Syrian actresses at Georgetown Within weeks, Fadyekin was transferred to a junior consular office in Iran, merely for the crime of glancing through it. T Magazine: First Man Up 2011-03-08T14:00:35Z The consular building, where Cora and I worked, was at least five minutes from the main chancery building and had its own door onto the street. The truth behind Affleck's Argo 2013-01-14T00:55:56Z “The U.S. Embassy in Caracas is not providing any consular services. U.S. citizens residing or traveling in Venezuela should depart Venezuela. Commercial flights remain available.” American Airlines suspends service to Venezuela following travel advisory, concerns from pilots union 2019-03-15T04:00:00Z For 26 years my mother worked for the State Department as a consular officer in the Foreign Service, interviewing visa applicants, quickly determining whether they were lying about their plans, whether they would stay illegally. Modern Love: When a Mother Is a Professional Profiler - Modern Love 2012-07-20T16:05:20Z The couple’s calls to U.S. consular offices in Italy have gone unreturned, and attempts to clarify their situation with Italian authorities are lost in translation or ignored, Allala said. A dream trip to Italy is derailed by COVID-19: What happens when you test positive abroad 2022-01-03T05:00:00Z In recent years, the government has trained hundreds of prosecutors, judicial officials, police, and consular officials in its embassies abroad on how to spot trafficking cases, Diaz said. Colombia needs more prosecutors to fight human trafficking 2014-09-26T04:00:00Z Organized by 25 New York-based European cultural and consular agencies, with the Czech Center New York and the Romanian Cultural Institute in the lead, Disappearing Act features 10 American or New York premieres. European Crises Pervade Films in Disappearing Act Festival 2012-04-09T19:17:29Z The discovery also raises new questions about the importance of the Via Flaminia, the Roman consular road running alongside the mausoleum which experts believe was flanked by tombs and rivalled the better known Appian Way. Gladiator general's tomb falls victim to Italy's austerity cuts 2012-12-09T00:06:39Z "We are unable to release personal details on anyone without their consent," a consular official said. Venezuela expels US film-maker charged over post-election unrest 2013-06-05T14:33:54Z Mr. Apichatpong left the tumult for the French Riviera, just managing to obtain a visa from European consular officials, who were closing their offices because of the spreading violence. A Thai Director Earns Acclaim Abroad and Ambivalence at Home 2010-09-14T03:00:00Z And you will have to make some judge or consular official or case officer believe it. ‘90 Day Fiancé’: An Anti-Fantasy for Troubled Times 2019-08-15T04:00:00Z He has since returned to music, though having a felony conviction on your record, he explained, can slow things down with foreign consular officers. Jazz Breaks Out All Over at the Montreal Jazz Festival 2010-07-01T17:45:00Z Mr. Stoppard had written the part of Carr — a historical figure who was a minor British consular official in the World War I era — specifically for him. John Wood, Actor Known for Nimbleness, Dies at 81 2011-08-11T04:16:36Z "We continue to request consular access for her and it has not yet been granted. And I would just say with respect to wrongful detainees: every circumstance is different," he said. Journalist's husband urges US State Dept to recognise her as wrongfully detained in Russia 2023-11-14T05:00:00Z Russia hasn’t informed U.S. authorities of her detention whereabouts and she has not been granted consular access, Butorin said. ‘We want her back,’ husband of US journalist detained in Russia appeals for her immediate release 2023-11-11T05:00:00Z The Irish Department of Foreign Affairs said it was "aware of the case of Emily Hand and is providing consular assistance to her family". Emily Hand: Irish-Israeli girl feared dead 'may be hostage' 2023-11-05T04:00:00Z Biden has taken small steps to ease restrictions on Cuba, boosting consular services but doing little to repeal the Trump sanctions. U.N. votes to end US embargo on Cuba; US and Israel oppose 2023-11-02T04:00:00Z The letter also included quotes from Dr Yang, taken from a recent consular report. Yang Hengjun: Sons of Australian jailed in China plead for his release 2023-10-31T04:00:00Z They urged Albanese to seek Yang's release on medical grounds, after being told by consular officials who visited him last week that his health was declining and that he had collapsed several times. Sons of Australian Yang Hengjun ask for his release ahead of PM's visit to China 2023-10-31T04:00:00Z Called a "presence post", the station will not offer consular services. U.S. opens northernmost diplomatic station, in Arctic Norway 2023-10-27T04:00:00Z Called a "presence post", it will not offer consular services. U.S. opens its northernmost diplomatic station, in Arctic Norway 2023-10-27T04:00:00Z “We attach high importance to this case and have been following it closely. We will continue to extend all consular and legal assistance. We will also take up the verdict with Qatari authorities.” India ‘exploring all legal options’ after Qatari court sentences 8 Indians to death for spying 2023-10-26T04:00:00Z In-person consular services will remain available at the Canada high comission in the capital New Delhi. Canada halts in-person operations in some Indian consulates 2023-10-20T04:00:00Z "The risk of our father being left to die from medical neglect is clear to anyone who has read Wednesday's consular report," the letter to Albanese said. Sons of Australian Yang Hengjun ask for his release ahead of PM's visit to China 2023-10-31T04:00:00Z The office said it was providing consular assistance to the British national's family. Uganda vows to track down killers of tour guide, honeymoon couple 2023-10-18T04:00:00Z About 825 Ecuadoreans in Nicaragua, Russia, Belarus and Israel were not be able to vote either because of a lack of consular presence or war, in a move criticized by Correa on social media. Noboa wins Ecuador presidential race, pledges to rebuild country 2023-10-16T04:00:00Z Qatari authorities provided New Delhi consular access to the eight Indian nationals during their trial. India ‘exploring all legal options’ after Qatari court sentences 8 Indians to death for spying 2023-10-26T04:00:00Z It stressed the embassy in Israel continued to operate, and British nationals could seek consular assistance. UK arranges flights for Britons stranded in Israel 2023-10-12T04:00:00Z "Our Embassy and Consulate remain fully staffed and continue to provide consular services to those who require assistance." UK orders diplomats' families to leave Israel over security concerns 2023-10-12T04:00:00Z The embassy would remain open and continue to provide consular services to those who need help, it added. Israel-Gaza attacks: Families of British diplomats to leave Israel 2023-10-12T04:00:00Z The State Department is providing consular service and stepped-up security to Americans abroad, the statement said. Mexico works to extract national gymnastics team stuck in Israel 2023-10-10T04:00:00Z "For American citizens who are currently in Israel, the State Department is providing consular assistance as well as updated security alerts," Biden said. Biden says at least 11 US citizens killed in Hamas attack in Israel 2023-10-10T04:00:00Z The State Department is in touch with families “and providing all appropriate consular assistance,” said spokesman Matthew Miller. US raises the death toll to 9 of Americans killed in the weekend Hamas attacks on Israel 2023-10-09T04:00:00Z A voice note from the ministry’s deputy spokesperson Zia Ahmad Takal described the Netherlands’ statement as a positive step for Afghans because all consular services or embassy matters would have a direct connection with Kabul. Taliban suspend Afghan consular services in Vienna and London for lack of transparency, coordination 2023-10-08T04:00:00Z The embassy had said in a statement on Sunday that it would continue to provide emergency consular services to Afghan nationals. India says the Afghan embassy in New Delhi is functioning despite the announcement of suspension 2023-10-05T04:00:00Z But it will continue to provide emergency consular services to Afghan nationals, it said in a statement. Afghan Embassy closes in India citing a lack of diplomatic support and personnel 2023-09-30T04:00:00Z The High Commission of India said Vikram Doraiswami had been invited to the place of worship to discuss community and consular issues. Top Indian diplomat blocked from Glasgow gurdwara visit 2023-09-30T04:00:00Z "There are many bigger irritants in the relationship. There's no need to let what is at the end of the day basically a consular issue complicate things," Seiler said. US soldier Travis King in US custody after North Korea expels him 2023-09-27T04:00:00Z Sebastien Lai - who said his father, a British national, was not being granted consular access - described his father as a man who always led by example. Son of jailed tycoon Jimmy Lai says it's in Hong Kong's interest to free him 2023-09-27T04:00:00Z “We are continuing U.S. government operational activities in Gabon, including diplomatic and consular operations supporting U.S. citizens.” US suspends aid to Gabon after military takeover 2023-09-26T04:00:00Z The U.S. is holding back assistance that might aid the Gabon government but continuing operational activities in the country, including diplomatic and consular operations supporting U.S. citizens. US pauses some foreign assistance programs for Gabon after coup 2023-09-27T04:00:00Z It said Canada expects India to provide for the security of its diplomats and consular officers under the Vienna conventions. India suspends visa services in Canada and rift widens over killing of Canadian citizen 2023-09-21T04:00:00Z Lai's prosecution is "highly politicised", Britain said, adding that the government continued to press for consular access. China says Britain's plans to disrupt Hong Kong 'doomed to fail' 2023-09-20T04:00:00Z Poland has been shaken for weeks by reports that its consular sections issued about 250,000 visas to migrants from Asia and Africa since 2021 in return for bribes of several thousand dollars each. Germany seeks answers from Poland in a visa fraud scandal involving migrants from Asia and Africa 2023-09-19T04:00:00Z A local consular staffer, who spoke on condition of anonymity due to fear of retaliation, said their manager had promised that their personal details would not be submitted without their consent. China tells foreign consulates in Hong Kong to provide personal data of all local staff 2023-09-19T04:00:00Z It also announced an extraordinary audit of its consular department and all consular posts. Poland is shaken by reports that consular officials took bribes to help migrants enter Europe and US 2023-09-16T04:00:00Z The deputy foreign minister in charge of consular matters, Piotr Wawrzyk, was unexpectedly fired last month as the first reports of the scandal appeared in the media. A cash-for visas scandal hits Poland’s strongly anti-migration government, weeks before elections 2023-09-14T04:00:00Z "Ambassador Tracy did meet with Paul Whelan earlier today. It was a consular visit," State Department spokesman Matthew Miller told a briefing. US ambassador to Russia visits Paul Whelan in jail 2023-09-13T04:00:00Z The ban doesn’t apply to vehicles intended for the use of diplomatic and consular missions of the EU and its member states, including delegations, embassies and missions. Baltic states ban vehicles with Russian license plates in line with EU sanctions interpretation 2023-09-13T04:00:00Z "From day one, our embassy has worked to guarantee consular protection to our compatriot," it said. France calls for release of consulate official in Niger 2023-09-12T04:00:00Z That followed the Aug. 31 dismissal of Piotr Wawrzyk, the deputy foreign minister in charge of consular matters, as the first reports of the scandal appeared in the media. Poland is shaken by reports that consular officials took bribes to help migrants enter Europe and US 2023-09-16T04:00:00Z The dismissal came as the state Anti-Corruption Office was conducting an inspection of the Foreign Ministry that was focused on the consular and visa department that Wawrzyk headed, according to media reports. Poland’s opposition accuses the government of allowing large numbers of migrants, corruption 2023-09-07T04:00:00Z A review into internal guidance on torture and mistreatment cases has now begun, as well as training for consular staff. Matthew Hedges: Foreign Office apology to UAE torture academic 2023-09-04T04:00:00Z His case was raised with China in bilateral consular meetings, which resumed last week. Friends fear for health of Australian writer detained in China 2023-08-28T04:00:00Z American officials have said that their Russian counterparts are blocking them from getting regular consular access to Mr. Gershkovich. U.S. Ambassador Meets With Evan Gershkovich, Detained WSJ Reporter, in Russia 2023-08-14T04:00:00Z It was dictated to consular staff during a visit and released by her partner. Australian journalist held in China writes 'love letter' home 2023-08-10T04:00:00Z A spokesperson said: "The best interests of British nationals, including those detained overseas, is at the heart of our consular work and we support their families wherever we can." Foreign Office 'failed to protect' Matthew Hedges from UAE torture 2023-08-03T04:00:00Z A statement issued by the embassy late on Saturday said consular appointments would be suspended from Aug. 5 "for technical reasons." Russian embassy in Moldova to suspend consular appointments 2023-07-30T04:00:00Z Guatemala’s consular published a notice Tuesday saying the District of Columbia is witnessing a significant increase in violent crime and robberies. Mexican, Guatemalan consulates warn countrymen about D.C. crime 2023-07-27T04:00:00Z She said it would mean restrictions on consular services and on Moldovans' contacts with Russia, though she did not announce specific measures. Moldova expels 45 Russian diplomatic staff in spy row 2023-07-26T04:00:00Z British consular assistance can also be contacted 24/7. Rhodes fires: Holidaymakers praise locals as wildfires rage on 2023-07-24T04:00:00Z Sweden provided consular services for Americans in past cases, but Swedish diplomatic staff reportedly haven’t returned since North Korea ordered foreigners to leave the country at the start of the COVID-19 pandemic. North Korea not responding to US attempts to discuss American soldier who ran across border 2023-07-19T04:00:00Z Much of the embassy's consular work concerns the pro-Russian separatist enclave of Transdniestria, which broke away from Moldova before the collapse of Soviet rule and where 200,000 Russian passport holders live. Russian embassy in Moldova to suspend consular appointments 2023-07-30T04:00:00Z The consular for Mexico said in its late Monday notice that “the city of Washington, D.C., is experiencing a significant increase in crime in areas previously considered safe.” Mexican, Guatemalan consulates warn countrymen about D.C. crime 2023-07-27T04:00:00Z In the past, Sweden, which has an embassy in Pyongyang, provided consular services for other Americans detained in North Korea. North Korea stays silent on its apparent detention of a U.S. soldier who bolted across the border 2023-07-18T04:00:00Z The Australian government released a statement saying that its Department of Foreign Affairs and Trade was “providing consular assistance to an Australian man rescued off the coast of Mexico.” Australian Man and His Dog Rescued After Nearly 3 Months at Sea 2023-07-18T04:00:00Z “U.S. citizens traveling or residing in the PRC may be detained without access to U.S. consular services or information about their alleged crime,” the warning said. Counterspy agency warns on Chinese business law 2023-07-05T04:00:00Z Embassy staff were previously able to travel to the enclave on the Ukrainian border to conduct consular affairs, but authorities in the separatist region say the reductions will make that arrangement much more difficult. Russian embassy in Moldova to suspend consular appointments 2023-07-30T04:00:00Z He didn’t offer any further details, but added that “the lawful right to consular contacts must be ensured on both sides.” Kremlin open to talks over potential prisoner swap involving detained US reporter Evan Gershkovich 2023-07-04T04:00:00Z Up until Monday's meeting, Secretary of State Antony Blinken was pushing Russia "virtually every day" to permit consular access. Evan Gershkovich: US ambassador in Russia meets with jailed reporter 2023-07-03T04:00:00Z “U.S. citizens traveling or residing in the PRC may be detained without access to U.S. consular services or information about their alleged crime.” it said. US recommends Americans reconsider traveling to China due to arbitrary law enforcement, exit bans 2023-07-03T04:00:00Z If the U.S. used its existing consular facilities, the plan could work, but any new U.S. center in Mexico for the purpose would be politically fraught, the official added. U.S. explores refugee program for non-Mexican asylum seekers in Mexico 2023-07-02T04:00:00Z Previously, it said: "The best interests of British national detainees is at the heart of our consular work and we support and work with their families wherever we can." Nazanin Zaghari-Ratcliffe: 'Readjusting to UK life was hard' 2023-06-24T04:00:00Z "Our consular teams have been making a huge push to process as many visa applications as possible in India," said the spokesperson. More people from India are traveling abroad, particularly to the US 2023-06-23T04:00:00Z The spy ring included purported embassy and consular staff as well as other operatives using deep-cover identities, The Sydney Morning Herald reported, citing unidentified sources with knowledge of the operation. A suspected Russian diplomat is occupying a proposed embassy site vetoed by Australia 2023-06-23T04:00:00Z Embassy was denied consular access to Gershkovich on three occasions since she last visited him in jail in April. Moscow court rules US journalist Evan Gershkovich must stay in jail until late August 2023-06-22T04:00:00Z On Thursday, Russia said it had received and was considering a request from the United States for a consular visit to the reporter, the Interfax news agency reported. The Wall Street Journal reporter jailed in Russia is scheduled to appear in court. 2023-06-22T04:00:00Z The embassy in Iraq’s capital just reopened limited consular services last fall after closing for three years following a 2019 attack. 20 years after invasion, Iraqis still waiting to come to US 2023-06-18T04:00:00Z The property will be used to construct a complex of buildings that will service the consular section of the embassy, the statement said. Russia to open branch of its Israel embassy in Jerusalem 2023-06-16T04:00:00Z Embassy officials attended his arraignment on Saturday and “will continue to monitor the case closely,” working to provide “all appropriate consular assistance,” the State Department said. A U.S. Citizen Has Been Arrested in Russia, State Department Says 2023-06-11T04:00:00Z The spokesperson did not say if U.S. officials had yet had consular access to Leake. Russia arrests U.S. citizen on drug dealing charges 2023-06-11T04:00:00Z From there, defectors can obtain South Korean consular aid and a passage to Seoul. North Korea’s Kim channels inner Trump as wall arises on border with supposed critical ally China 2023-05-29T04:00:00Z "Providing protection to a country's citizens abroad is a well-established duty of consular offices under international law and conventions," the statement said. Kuwait suspends new visas for Philippines workers in rights row 2023-05-26T04:00:00Z The UK foreign office acknowledged to the BBC that the Sholgamis' case was "extremely sad" but added that "our ability to provide consular assistance is severely limited and we cannot provide in-person support within Sudan". Sudan conflict: 85-year-old British citizen abandoned opposite UK embassy 2023-05-25T04:00:00Z "There is no grounds for denying consular access," he said. Russia extends WSJ reporter's detention by three months, US demands release 2023-05-23T04:00:00Z "There is no grounds for denying consular access... We really want to get that consular access going," he said. US calls for immediate release of Gershkovich after Russia seeks to extend detention 2023-05-23T04:00:00Z A Foreign Office spokesman confirmed staff were providing consular assistance to the family and were in contact with local authorities. Missing Bath grandmother found dead on Greek island 2023-05-21T04:00:00Z The ministry said it had also denied a U.S. request for consular access to Evan Gershkovich, the Wall Street Journal reporter who was arrested in late March and charged with espionage. Barack Obama, Stephen Colbert among 500 Americans banned from going to Russia 2023-05-19T04:00:00Z In a statement, the ministry also said Russia had refused the latest U.S. request for consular access to detained reporter Evan Gershkovich, who faces spying charges. Russia says 500 Americans to be banned, list includes Obama 2023-05-19T04:00:00Z Lim Soo-suk, South Korea’s Foreign Ministry spokesperson, said his government was providing Son with “necessary consular assistance” through the country’s local missions. South Korea soccer player Son Jun-ho detained in China on suspicion of taking bribe 2023-05-16T04:00:00Z On April 26, they headed to the Egyptian border, where the Sudanese government had set up a limited consular office. They're desperate to flee violence in Sudan. But their passports are stuck, so they are, too 2023-05-15T04:00:00Z Customs and Border Protection agents and consular personnel on the tribe’s cultural heritage, language and traditions. ‘Why can’t there be a system?’: Tribe pushes to ease US border crossings for Native Americans 2023-05-13T04:00:00Z The consular office she oversees serves some 43,000 people of Honduran descent living in Los Angeles County, as well as Honduran immigrants living in southern Nevada, Arizona, Utah and Hawaii. Young doctor Julissa Gutiérrez is new head of L.A.'s Honduran Consulate. Can she heal it? 2023-05-11T04:00:00Z It’s unclear if the government plans to eliminate the need for a consular interview. Biden administration to admit at least 100,000 Latin Americans to reunite with families 2023-05-10T04:00:00Z Embassy in Islamabad canceled all its Wednesday consular appointments following Khan’s arrest and issued a nationwide alert, telling Americans to review their personal security plans and avoid large crowds. Pakistan braces for turmoil as ex-PM Khan due in court 2023-05-09T04:00:00Z The authorities in Brownsville have been working with Venezuelan consular officials to identify victims and reunite them with loved ones. What to Know About the Brownsville Crash That Killed 8 Migrants 2023-05-09T04:00:00Z Russia will consider requests for consular access to Gershkovich "in a calm working vein, regardless of attempts by the Americans to exert this or that pressure", he said. Russian official says U.S. exerting 'pressure and threats' over jailed WSJ reporter 2023-05-09T04:00:00Z Gutiérrez was the first consular appointment at the local level by the new government. Young doctor Julissa Gutiérrez is new head of L.A.'s Honduran Consulate. Can she heal it? 2023-05-11T04:00:00Z Overwhelmed Egyptian consular officials showed little sympathy for their plight, he said. Sudan's well-off stuck in limbo at border town en route to Egypt 2023-05-08T04:00:00Z But the last British flight has left and the British consular presence seems to have disappeared. Sudan fighting: Bittersweet ending for one family fleeing conflict 2023-05-05T04:00:00Z In addition, a UK team is providing consular assistance in Port Sudan, where they will be helping British nationals leave by commercial routes. Sudan: Final UK evacuation flights depart 2023-05-01T04:00:00Z Local hotels are swamped by people with passports from the world over, along with emergency consular services hastily established by embassies who have evacuated most of their staff from the capital. Sudan crisis: Chaos at port as thousands rush to leave 2023-04-30T04:00:00Z She wants to listen to suggestions from a variety of groups about improving consular services and community outreach. Young doctor Julissa Gutiérrez is new head of L.A.'s Honduran Consulate. Can she heal it? 2023-05-11T04:00:00Z Egypt's foreign ministry did not respond to a request for comment on reports of a black market for visas, complaints about the behaviour of consular staff or visa stickers running out. Sudan's well-off stuck in limbo at border town en route to Egypt 2023-05-08T04:00:00Z Officials said some of the evacuees will be transported to Jeddah, Saudi Arabia, where the U.S. has set up emergency and consular services. U.S. drones protect bus convoy as hundreds of Americans flee Sudan 2023-04-30T04:00:00Z U.S. consular officials will be waiting for the Americans once they reach the dock in Jeddah, but there are no U.S. personnel in Port Sudan, officials said. US conducts 1st evacuation of its citizens from Sudan war 2023-04-29T04:00:00Z It added that the UK has "set up a limited consular presence at Port Sudan to signpost British nationals to available options for departure". Sudan crisis: NHS doctors told they can catch last UK evacuation flights 2023-04-28T04:00:00Z Earlier on Thursday, the foreign ministry in Moscow confirmed Russian authorities had denied Gershkovich a consular visit. You find a way to 'grind it out' - Griner on prison 2023-04-27T04:00:00Z Russia's foreign ministry said in a statement that it had rejected a U.S. request to pay him a consular visit on May 11. Russia rejects U.S. request to visit detained reporter over visa row 2023-04-27T04:00:00Z The Russian denial of the U.S. request for a consular visit to Gershkovich followed Lavrov warning that Moscow “will not forget and will not forgive” the denial of the visas to Russian journalists. Russia denies visit to American reporter in visa retaliation 2023-04-27T04:00:00Z A team of consular officials in Washington “are working around-the-clock to communicate directly with U.S. citizens to keep them informed of options to leave Sudan as security conditions permit,” the spokesperson said. Americans and other foreigners struggle to flee Sudan amid fierce fighting 2023-04-26T04:00:00Z Also, the U.S. has warned Americans for several years not to travel to Sudan and told them that consular assistance at the embassy was extremely limited. Why the US evacuation from Sudan left Americans behind 2023-04-26T04:00:00Z A team of 200 officials is working around the clock in the Foreign Office to provide consular assistance to those who need it, Mr Mitchell said. Sudan: UK sends military team as it weighs evacuation options 2023-04-24T04:00:00Z OTTAWA, Canada — Canada suspended its consular services in Sudan on Sunday, saying a rapidly deteriorating situation has made it impossible to safeguard the safety and security of its staff in the capital city of Khartoum. Canada suspends consular services in Sudan amid crisis 2023-04-23T04:00:00Z “The U.S. Embassy was informed in this connection that its request for consular access to U.S. citizen Gershkovich, detained on suspicion of espionage, on May 11 was declined,” the ministry statement said. Russia denies visit to American reporter in visa retaliation 2023-04-27T04:00:00Z Embassy remains under a shelter-in-place order until further notice and is unable to provide emergency consular services. Pentagon positions troops for possible evacuation of U.S. Embassy in Sudan 2023-04-20T04:00:00Z Some respondents reported the Egyptian Embassy had denied them consular services. U.S. allies in Middle East target dissidents on American soil, report says 2023-04-19T04:00:00Z It was the first consular visit since he was detained and followed repeated calls from the State Department for Russia to grant access to him. Evan Gershkovich, the Wall Street Journal reporter detained in Russia, is expected to appear in court. 2023-04-18T04:00:00Z After pressing authorities for days to grant consular access to Gershkovich, U.S. US reporter held by Russia on spying charges denied release 2023-04-17T04:00:00Z The U.S. ambassador in Moscow said that she met with Evan Gershkovich in prison on Monday, the Wall Street Journal reporter’s first consular visit since he was detained more than two weeks ago. Evan Gershkovich, the detained Wall Street Journal reporter, has received a consular visit. 2023-04-17T04:00:00Z White House National Security Council spokesman John Kirby said the U.S. wants to have “regular, routine” consular access to the jailed journalist. US ambassador visits reporter accused by Russia of spying 2023-04-17T04:00:00Z The U.S. has pressed Moscow to grant consular access to Gershkovich. Jailed U.S. reporter in Russian court to appeal detention 2023-04-18T04:00:00Z "If this issue does involve a Chinese citizen, the embassy will provide consular protection and assistance within the scope of its duties," he said. Chinese man denies blasphemy in Pakistan, sent to jail - police 2023-04-18T04:00:00Z In the Qatari capital of Doha this week, workers were laying new sidewalks outside the consular section of the UAE embassy and palm trees appeared to have been recently planted in the garden. Qatar and UAE in process of restoring diplomatic ties, official says 2023-04-18T04:00:00Z While Mr. Gershkovich has been able to meet with Russian lawyers, the State Department had repeatedly called for the Russian authorities to grant consular access. Evan Gershkovich, the detained Wall Street Journal reporter, has received a consular visit. 2023-04-17T04:00:00Z "We also discussed bilateral issues, including trade and consular matters." Australia, China agriculture ministers meet amid diplomatic thaw 2023-04-18T04:00:00Z US consular officials were initially refused access to Mr Gershkovich, and Ms Tracy said Monday's visit was "the first time we've been permitted access to him since his wrongful detention more than two weeks ago." Evan Gershkovich: US ambassador visits detained journalist 2023-04-17T04:00:00Z Deputy Foreign Minister Sergei Ryabkov said Russia was currently considering granting U.S. diplomats consular access to Gershkovich, who has so far had only minimal contact with his legal team since his detention two weeks ago. Russia: Designation of WSJ reporter as wrongfully detained is irrelevant 2023-04-12T04:00:00Z It allows the State Department to lead efforts to exert pressure for his release, including by monitoring intelligence, working with other countries and fighting for regular consular access. U.S. deems WSJ reporter ‘wrongfully detained.’ What does that mean? 2023-04-11T04:00:00Z White House National Security Council spokesman John Kirby said that the Russian government has yet to grant U.S. consular access to Gershkovich. Biden calls family of reporter detained as spy in Russia 2023-04-11T04:00:00Z Russia has not granted US consular officials access to Mr Gershkovich, which is in violation of international law, Mr Patel told reporters earlier on Monday. Evan Gershkovich: US says journalist is wrongfully detained in Russia 2023-04-10T04:00:00Z "At this point it is a violation of Russia's obligations under our consular convention and a violation against international law," Patel said. Russia violating international law by not allowing consular access to WSJ reporter -U.S. State Dept 2023-04-10T04:00:00Z Consular official will be allowed to visit Mr. Gershkovich, with John Kirby, a White House spokesman, telling a news conference on Thursday it was “inexcusable” that Russia has not provided consular access. Russia formally charges detained American reporter with espionage, according to state media. 2023-04-07T04:00:00Z The Journal, which vehemently rejects the allegations against him, says Gershkovich has not yet been allowed to meet with American consular officials from the local embassy. U.S. deems WSJ reporter ‘wrongfully detained.’ What does that mean? 2023-04-11T04:00:00Z Embassy has been denied consular access “against standard diplomatic practice and likely in violation of international law.” US Senate leaders demand Russia release American journalist 2023-04-07T04:00:00Z “Moreover, against standard diplomatic practice and likely in violation of international law, the U.S. Embassy has been denied consular access to Mr. Gershkovich,” the leaders said. Schumer, McConnell link arms to condemn Russian arrest of U.S. reporter Evan Gershkovich 2023-04-07T04:00:00Z U.S. officials have not been granted consular access to Mr. Gershkovich in the past week, a State Department official said. The new U.S. ambassador in Moscow meets with a diplomat to discuss detained reporter Evan Gershkovich. 2023-04-06T04:00:00Z The British embassy in Kabul suspended in-country operations following the Taliban takeover, with all diplomatic and consular staff withdrawn from Afghanistan. Home Office pauses removal of Kabul embassy Gurkhas 2023-04-05T04:00:00Z U.S. consular officials have requested a visit with Gershkovich, but no announcement of such access has been made. Blinken says WSJ reporter ‘wrongfully detained’ by Russia 2023-04-05T04:00:00Z The government said the best interests of British detainees was "at the heart" of its consular work. UK failing citizens over hostage-taking, MPs say 2023-04-04T04:00:00Z "We have been providing consular assistance to a British man following his arrest in Dubai in June 2022 and are in contact with the local authorities," a spokesperson for the British Foreign Office told Reuters. British suspect in Danish fraud case to be extradited from UAE 2023-04-03T04:00:00Z U.S. officials have not been granted consular access to Mr. Gershkovich in the past week, the State Department official said. The new U.S. ambassador in Moscow meets with a diplomat to discuss detained reporter Evan Gershkovich. 2023-04-06T04:00:00Z Japan's Prime Minister Fumio Kishida said on Monday the government will continue to strongly demand Beijing for an early release and consular visits for an Astellas Pharma employee detained in China. Chinese cash trickling back to Asia's property markets 2023-04-03T04:00:00Z Officials said they were hopeful consular access could be arranged soon but could not speak to when that might happen. Blinken says WSJ reporter ‘wrongfully detained’ by Russia 2023-04-05T04:00:00Z He added: "The best interests of British national detainees is at the heart of our consular work and we support and work with their families wherever we can." UK failing citizens over hostage-taking, MPs say 2023-04-04T04:00:00Z Japan's Prime Minister Fumio Kishida said on Monday the government will continue to strongly demand Beijing for an early release and consular visits for an Astellas Pharma employee detained in China. Dollar gains as inflation worries resurface after OPEC+ surprise 2023-04-03T04:00:00Z John Kirby, a White House spokesman, said Thursday at a news conference that it was “inexcusable” that Russia has not provided consular access. The new U.S. ambassador in Moscow meets with a diplomat to discuss detained reporter Evan Gershkovich. 2023-04-06T04:00:00Z Japan's Prime Minister Fumio Kishida said on Monday the government will continue to strongly demand Beijing for an early release and consular visits for an Astellas Pharma employee detained in China. Japan's business mood sours to 2-year low as global slowdown bites - tankan 2023-04-03T04:00:00Z “We are working hard to secure consular contact with British nationals detained in Afghanistan, and we are supporting families,” Britain’s Foreign Office said in a statement. UK seeks to contact 3 British men detained in Afghanistan 2023-04-02T04:00:00Z The Saudi foreign ministry did not confirm an agreement was reached but said it was in talks with the Syrian foreign ministry to resume consular services. Saudi Arabia to invite Syria's Assad to Arab leaders summit, sources say 2023-04-02T04:00:00Z He said the immediate priority was to secure an opportunity for embassy officials to visit Gershkovich in line with their consular duties. Wall Street Journal reporter arrested in Russia by security service 2023-03-30T04:00:00Z Secretary of State Antony Blinken said the U.S. consular officials in Russia are working to get access to the jailed reporter. Russian spy charges for U.S. reporter spark outrage 2023-03-30T04:00:00Z The State Department, she added, “has been in direct touch with the Russian government on this matter, including actively working to secure consular access to Mr. Gershkovich.” In Arrest of American Reporter, Russia Doubles Down on Isolation From West 2023-03-30T04:00:00Z Britain’s ability to provide consular support for detainees is “extremely limited” as the country has no consular officials in the country, according to travel advice updated on March 22. UK seeks to contact 3 British men detained in Afghanistan 2023-04-02T04:00:00Z On Monday, Japan's Chief Cabinet Secretary Hirokazu Matsuno said China had informed the country of the arrest through diplomatic channels and requested a consular visit. Japan demands China release Astellas Pharma employee accused of spying 2023-03-27T04:00:00Z Burns has accompanied consular officers on prison visits to U.S. citizens held in China, a State Department spokesperson said. Envoy made rare prison visits to three US citizens in China, official says 2023-03-24T04:00:00Z “Discussions are underway between officials in the kingdom and their counterparts in Syria about resuming the provision of consular services.” Saudi Arabia, Syria may restore ties as Mideast reshuffles 2023-03-23T04:00:00Z Saudi state television later confirmed that talks were ongoing with the Syrian foreign ministry to resume consular services, citing a Saudi foreign ministry official. After Iran, Saudi Arabia to re-establish ties with Syria, sources say 2023-03-23T04:00:00Z A spokesperson for Britain's Foreign Office said: "We continue to offer consular support to Mr Kanu and remain in regular contact with his family and legal representatives, and the Nigerian and Kenyan authorities." Biafran separatist leader's brother loses London court challenge against UK 2023-03-23T04:00:00Z In view of the security risks, the embassy warned Chinese institutions and citizens not to travel outside Bangui and in case of emergency, to contact the embassy to seek consular protection. China warns against travelling out of Central African Republic capital after killings 2023-03-20T04:00:00Z A Chinese consular official boasted to her superiors that she had engineered the defeat of two Conservative candidates in 2021, the Globe and Mail reported, though the newspaper provided no evidence to support her claim. Claims of Chinese Election Meddling Put Trudeau on Defensive 2023-03-18T04:00:00Z Tour groups from Hong Kong and Macau will be allowed visa-free-entry while Chinese consular offices abroad will also resume processing visa applications. China reopening borders to foreign tourists for first time since Covid erupted 2023-03-14T04:00:00Z Barrios said he reported the kidnapping to U.S. consular officials. Matamoros victims found, but 550 Americans are still missing in Mexico 2023-03-10T05:00:00Z Only a last-minute offer of consular protection from France saved her. An Activist’s Flight Reveals Widening Repression in Algeria 2023-03-11T05:00:00Z But they must provide identifying documents such as an unexpired foreign passport, a consular identification document with a photograph or a certified birth certificate issued by a foreign jurisdiction. Minnesota governor signs ‘driver’s licenses for all’ bill 2023-03-07T05:00:00Z “We stand ready to provide all appropriate consular assistance.” Video appears to show violent kidnapping of four Americans in Mexico 2023-03-06T05:00:00Z “These sort of attacks are unacceptable. Our thoughts are with the families of these individuals and we stand by ready to provide all appropriate consular assistance,” she told reporters. Americans kidnapped in Mexico were there to buy medicine, possible cases of mistaken identity 2023-03-06T05:00:00Z President Donald Trump used the alleged attacks as an excuse to radically tighten sanctions against Cuba, including the partial paralysis of its consular services for more than five years. Intel agencies: No sign adversaries behind ‘Havana syndrome’ 2023-03-01T05:00:00Z After Ms. Bouraoui fled under French consular protection, the Algerian Foreign Ministry accused France of facilitating the “illegal operation of exfiltration of an Algerian national” and recalled its ambassador to Paris over the affair. An Activist’s Flight Reveals Widening Repression in Algeria 2023-03-11T05:00:00Z Mexico's foreign ministry said on Saturday the country will maintain its diplomatic and consular representation in Peru and vowed to keep communication channels open, while regretting Peru's decision to remove its ambassador from Mexico. At least 30 dead in southern Italy after migrant shipwreck - reports 2023-02-26T05:00:00Z In the State Department, Ms. Flemister became a specialist in consular affairs, among other fields, with postings in capitals that included Buenos Aires, Madrid, London and Seoul. Zandra Flemister, first Black woman in Secret Service, dies at 71 2023-02-24T05:00:00Z The spy ring comprised purported embassy and consular staff as well as other operatives using deep-cover identities, The Sydney Morning Herald reported, citing unnamed sources with knowledge of the operation. Australia quietly expels major Russian spy ring, report says 2023-02-23T05:00:00Z Germany has said that Sharmahd, who lives in Glendora, California, did not have “even the beginning of a fair trial” and that consular access and access to the trial had been repeatedly denied. Germany expels 2 Iranian diplomats over death sentence 2023-02-22T05:00:00Z A consular official said that as a result of Smith's actions, a security review had to be carried out for every member of embassy staff costing the taxpayer £825,000. Spy at UK's Berlin embassy jailed for selling secrets to Russia 2023-02-17T05:00:00Z “Russia may refuse to acknowledge dual nationals’ U.S. citizenship, deny their access to U.S. consular assistance, subject them to mobilization, prevent their departure from Russia, and/or conscript them,” the warning said. Russia pushes advance on Bakhmut, bolsters defenses in south 2023-02-13T05:00:00Z "Russia may refuse to acknowledge dual nationals' US citizenship, deny their access to US consular assistance, subject them to mobilisation, prevent their departure from Russia, and/or conscript them," the warning reads. US warns that dual citizens face Russian conscription 2023-02-13T05:00:00Z The case was built partly on recorded phone calls, including some in which authorities said Angwang called a consular official “big brother” and “boss.” The spy who wasn’t? New York police officer wants badge back 2023-02-09T05:00:00Z Algeria's Foreign Ministry accused Paris of "violation of national sovereignty by French diplomatic, consular and security personnel who participated in the illegal and secret evacuation of an Algerian national". Algeria recalls ambassador to Paris over activist's flight 2023-02-08T05:00:00Z Hundreds of thousands of people await interviews with U.S. consular officials to obtain immigrant visas. Immigration Rebound Eases Shortage of Workers, Up to a Point 2023-02-06T05:00:00Z In recent years, staffing at the embassy in Moscow has been significantly reduced, obstructing visa applications and other consular services. New US ambassador arrives in Moscow amid high tension 2023-01-26T05:00:00Z "Russian security services may fail to notify the US Embassy of the detention of a US citizen and unreasonably delay US consular assistance," the warning reads. US warns that dual citizens face Russian conscription 2023-02-13T05:00:00Z Hipkins said that there was very limited consular support available in Ukraine. New Zealander killed in Ukraine helped hundreds, parents say 2023-01-24T05:00:00Z The mission said the US State Department would soon increase the number of consular officers permanently assigned to offices in India. US embassy moves to cut visa wait time for Indians 2023-01-23T05:00:00Z Italian consular officials in Rome regularly try to identify illegal migrants thought to be Algerian held in Sardinia and southern Italy, the official Algerian news agency APS quoted Touahria as saying. Italy’s Meloni eyes boost in strong energy ties with Algeria 2023-01-21T05:00:00Z State Department confirmed a “recent death of a U.S. citizen fighting in Ukraine” without naming Mr. Swift, and said it was providing consular assistance to the family. A Navy SEAL who deserted in 2019 has been killed in Ukraine. 2023-01-20T05:00:00Z “We are in touch with his family and providing all possible consular assistance,” the department said. Ex-SEAL dies in Ukraine; 6th known American killed in war 2023-01-20T05:00:00Z The first consular visit since October to the two journalists detained in Beijing took place on Jan. 13, after the Australian government called for consular access to be restored. Australia says it's 'troubled' by delays in writer's espionage trial verdict in China 2023-01-19T05:00:00Z By March, it will also incorporate dozens of temporary consular officers from Washington and other embassies to increase its processing capacity. US embassy moves to cut visa wait time for Indians 2023-01-23T05:00:00Z U.S. authorities, at least initially, characterized him as an intelligence “asset” reporting on the activities of ethnic Tibetans in New York and offering Chinese consular officials an in with the NYPD. US seeks to drop charges that NYPD officer spied for China 2023-01-17T05:00:00Z A spokesperson for the State Department said the agency is aware of reports that a U.S. citizen died in Rosarito, and it stands ready to provide consular assistance. O.C. public defender's death was an 'unfortunate accident,' Mexican authorities say 2023-01-17T05:00:00Z Britain’s Foreign Office previously said it had lobbied Tehran for Akbari’s release, but was not granted consular access. Iran executes dual U.K. citizen on spying charges despite Western pressure 2023-01-14T05:00:00Z "Achieving this goal was one of the priorities of Poland’s diplomatic and consular services last year," the ministry said in a statement. Polish scientist released from prison in Iran, foreign ministry says 2023-01-14T05:00:00Z In a statement, the British Foreign, Commonwealth and Development Office called the sentence a “politically motivated act” and repeated requests for consular access to Akbari. U.K. tells Iran to halt execution of former defense official, a dual citizen 2023-01-12T05:00:00Z Another U.S. official described the release as the result of consular negotiations and was unaware of any assistance from other parties. American held in Russia is released, U.S. officials say 2023-01-12T05:00:00Z "Our priority is securing his immediate release and we have reiterated our request for urgent consular access," a UK Foreign Office spokesperson said. Iran sentences British dual citizen to death for spying - State media 2023-01-11T05:00:00Z "Our priority is securing his immediate release and we have reiterated our request for urgent consular access." Britain urges release of dual national Akbari jailed in Iran 2023-01-11T05:00:00Z At the end of November, Belgian consular officials were allowed to speak to Mr Vandecasteele for the first time in seven weeks. Olivier Vandecasteele: Belgian aid worker sentenced to 40 years in Iran 2023-01-10T05:00:00Z Brazil opened a consular office in Orlando last year. As Brazil reels from riots, Bolsonaro finds home in Florida 2023-01-09T05:00:00Z A U.S. consular official, speaking on condition of anonymity, said Bolsonaro had almost certainly entered on an A-1 visa, which are reserved for heads of state. Bolsonaro's Florida stay puts ball in Biden's court after Brasilia riots 2023-01-09T05:00:00Z The State Department has informed Congress that it will establish soon an interim embassy in the Solomons’ capital of Honiara on the site of a former U.S. consular property. US moves to reopen Solomon Islands embassy to counter China 2023-01-04T05:00:00Z Visa and consular services were closed on the island in 2017 after embassy staff were affflicted in a series of health incidents, alleged sonic attacks that remain largely unexplained. US reopening visa and consular services at embassy in Cuba 2023-01-03T05:00:00Z We can no longer accept every immigrant in this category, and cases should be approved by a consular official before immigrants begin the perilous journey. Opinion | The U.S. border chaos is unacceptable 2023-01-01T05:00:00Z The 2008 agreement gives each side consular access to prisoners and requires them to exchange lists of prisoners in each other’s custody each January and July. Pakistan, India exchange lists of nuclear assets, inmates 2023-01-01T05:00:00Z Their correspondence cannot be seized, and their offices and consular bags are protected from searches. "Shadow diplomats" have posed a threat for decades — but governments looked the other way 2022-12-23T05:00:00Z "We are providing them legal support, we are giving them consular support, and we will do whatever we can to help them in the circumstances," the minister added. Anxious Christmas for families of Indians held in Nigeria 2022-12-22T05:00:00Z Wong said she would continue to press for consular access for Australian journalist Cheng Lei and writer Yang Hengjun, who are detained in China and awaiting sentences after closed-door national security trials. Australia seeks to resolve China trade woes as foreign minister heads to Beijing 2022-12-20T05:00:00Z On 28 November, Belgian consular officials were allowed to speak to Mr Vandecasteele for the first time in seven weeks, according to his family. Olivier Vandecasteele: Iran jails Belgian aid worker for 28 years - family 2022-12-14T05:00:00Z Pakistan separately also sought consular access to its missing defense personnel from wars in 1965 and 1971 and special consular access to another 56 civilian prisoners. Pakistan, India exchange lists of nuclear assets, inmates 2023-01-01T05:00:00Z Last year, the department requested that states stop issuing special license plates to honorary consuls, saying they "may imply privileges and immunities to which honorary consular officers are not entitled." "Shadow diplomats" have posed a threat for decades — but governments looked the other way 2022-12-23T05:00:00Z That migration, combined with the reopening of U.S. visa and consular services on the island, has accelerated talks between the two governments, which share a historically tense relationship. Cuban curiosity: Raft with U.S. flag caught in plain view 2022-12-12T05:00:00Z They were accompanied by a consular official from the U.S. Soccer journalist Grant Wahl’s body returned to US 2022-12-12T05:00:00Z Mr Vandecasteele also told the consular officials he had started a partial hunger strike in mid-November to protest against his treatment. Olivier Vandecasteele: Iran jails Belgian aid worker for 28 years - family 2022-12-14T05:00:00Z It also comes weeks before the U.S. plans to resume visa and consular services on the island, which had been stalled after a series of health incidents involving American diplomats in 2017. Democratic lawmakers visit Havana, meet with Cuban president 2022-12-11T05:00:00Z The Russian Embassy in Berlin said it “would like to make clear that Russian diplomatic and consular offices in Germany do not maintain contacts with representatives of terrorist groups or other illegal entities.” Heinrich XIII, Germany’s ‘Putsch Prince,’ lamented monarchy’s demise 2022-12-08T05:00:00Z They cannot be prosecuted for crimes committed in the official course of duty and their offices, and correspondence and consular bags are protected from searches. Agents of influence: How Russia deploys an army of shadow diplomats 2022-12-05T05:00:00Z State Department spokesperson said on Thursday, and was "watching his case closely and providing appropriate consular support". Fiance of U.S. citizen detained in UAE fears he will be extradited to Egypt 2022-12-04T05:00:00Z "I won't get into ... any specifics of his health for privacy reasons, but I can tell you that he conveyed to consular officers that he was feeling well," Kirby said at a news briefing. U.S. detainee Whelan calls family after week of silence in Russia 2022-12-02T05:00:00Z The State Department said that Mr. Whelan also spoke to consular officers at the U.S. embassy in Moscow on Friday. Paul Whelan, an American imprisoned in Russia, contacts his family after weeks of silence. 2022-12-02T05:00:00Z His family is being offered UK consular assistance, with support from Football Supporters' Association Cymru which is helping fans at the tournament. World Cup: Wales supporter, 62, dies in Qatar 2022-11-26T05:00:00Z The State Department subsequently withdrew recognition of Palmieri's consular status, the governor's office said. Agents of influence: How Russia deploys an army of shadow diplomats 2022-12-05T05:00:00Z The UAE official had said the UAE "strictly adheres to all internationally accepted standards" in detention cases including regular consular access and legal council. Fiance of U.S. citizen detained in UAE fears he will be extradited to Egypt 2022-12-04T05:00:00Z He spoke with U.S. consular officials and was returned to the penal colony on Friday, the official said. U.S. detainee Whelan calls family after week of silence in Russia 2022-12-02T05:00:00Z The State Department referred questions about the investigation to the F.B.I., but said that it provides consular assistance to family members when an American citizen dies abroad. F.B.I. Investigates Death of American Woman in Mexico 2022-11-23T05:00:00Z Mr Cleverly has just returned from Qatar, where he met with British police and consular officials as well as ministers from the Qatari government. Qatar has taken 'real steps' for safety of gay fans, says foreign secretary 2022-11-23T05:00:00Z The units were reportedly created to tackle transnational crime and to provide administrative services to Chinese nationals abroad, such as renewing drivers' licences abroad and other consular services. Reports of Chinese police stations in US worry FBI 2022-11-18T05:00:00Z He began a partial hunger strike in April, consuming a maximum of 100 calories a day, to protest against his conditions and Egyptian authorities' refusal to allow British diplomats to consular access. Alaa Abdel Fattah badly affected by hunger strike - family 2022-11-17T05:00:00Z As part of the agreement, Qatar will permit Israeli diplomats, through a private travel company, to provide consular support to Israelis during the tournament. Israel urges soccer fans going to Qatar to keep low profile 2022-11-16T05:00:00Z The U.S. government recently announced it would resume visa and consular services on the island in January. Migration talks mark progress in tense U.S.-Cuba relations 2022-11-15T05:00:00Z A statement from a consular official was read to the court by the coroner, describing Mr Sibley's final moments from his position in a small military pit, known as a foxhole. Ukraine war: Inquest told Briton Scott Sibley died in shell attack 2022-11-15T05:00:00Z Last Wednesday, State Department officials traveled to Cuba to discuss the expansion of consular and visa services with Cuban officials. US, Cubans will meet again in Havana: State Department 2022-11-14T05:00:00Z Some countries, troubled in part by the secrecy rules for consular pouches — which can be moved by plane, train, car, ship or courier — insisted they would not protect them. Terrorist funders, arms traffickers and drug runners: The global threat of rogue diplomacy 2022-11-14T05:00:00Z The problems besetting the Guatemalan Consulate have been snowballing since March 2020, causing delays and other glitches for Guatemalan citizens trying to process and obtain passports, personal identification documents, consular identification cards and birth certificates. ‘Truthfully, it’s frustrating': Guatemalans criticize delays at L.A. consulate 2022-11-14T05:00:00Z As well as the royals, the guest list included politicians, council officials, members of the armed forces, war veterans, judiciary and consular officials. Pictures of King Charles in Scotland after speech in Westminster Hall 2022-09-12T04:00:00Z Abdel Fattah claimed British citizenship through his mother last year, but Egyptian authorities have refused to allow British consular access to him in prison. White House ‘doing everything we can’ to get British-Egyptian released 2022-11-12T05:00:00Z In another first, Israel will set up a temporary consular service for citizens at the tournament even though the countries have no diplomatic relations. Politics of Israel and Iran ensnare 1st World Cup in Mideast 2022-11-10T05:00:00Z Their consular "pouches" — bags, boxes and shipping containers of any weight and size — are protected from searches. Terrorist funders, arms traffickers and drug runners: The global threat of rogue diplomacy 2022-11-14T05:00:00Z The situation is worsened by difficulties in reaching a live consular staffer. ‘Truthfully, it’s frustrating': Guatemalans criticize delays at L.A. consulate 2022-11-14T05:00:00Z As part of the deal, Qatar will permit Israeli diplomats, under the umbrella of a private travel company, to provide consular support to Israelis during the tournament. Qatar Will Allow Israelis to Fly Directly to Doha for World Cup 2022-11-10T05:00:00Z Asked to provide details on the consular team, the spokesperson said they would be Israeli citizens with expertise in the field. Direct Tel Aviv-Doha flights to operate during World Cup 2022-11-10T05:00:00Z Though Israel and Qatar do not share diplomatic relations, a temporary consular service will be set up in Doha for the tournament. Israelis, Palestinians can share World Cup flights to Qatar 2022-11-10T05:00:00Z Bitter said on Twitter that she met de Cossio to discuss "expansion of consular operations in Cuba." High-level U.S. delegation visits Havana amid migration crisis 2022-11-10T05:00:00Z Nearly a month after settling in Long Beach, he began looking for an appointment at a local government office to obtain a passport and consular card — a step toward getting a California driver’s license. ‘Truthfully, it’s frustrating': Guatemalans criticize delays at L.A. consulate 2022-11-14T05:00:00Z Under the new law, people in the country illegally will be able to apply for a driver’s license if they can provide the Registry of Motor Vehicles with a foreign passport or consular identification document. Massachusetts voters keep new immigrant driver’s license law 2022-11-09T05:00:00Z “The solution is very, very simple: either put him on a plane to London or give him consular access. Allow the British embassy to see him,” she said. Clock ticking for jailed Egypt activist on hunger strike 2022-11-08T05:00:00Z He began the strike in April to protest against the denial of consular visits. Alaa Abdel Fattah: British-Egyptian activist's life at acute risk - UN 2022-11-08T05:00:00Z Still, they continued prohibiting visits from British consular officers. Egypt’s Most Prominent Political Prisoner Escalates a Hunger Strike as Summit Begins 2022-11-07T05:00:00Z In April, his family said he had begun a hunger strike to protest against his unjust imprisonment, cruel detention conditions and denial of British consular visits. Alaa Abdel Fattah: British-Egyptian activist's family pin hopes on PM 2022-11-07T05:00:00Z British consular officials are said to be pressing for urgent access to him. COP27 shines spotlight on Egypt's political prisoners 2022-11-07T05:00:00Z The 40 year old has consumed just 100 calories for more than 200 days to push Egypt to allow him UK consular access. COP27: Jailed activist Alaa Abdel Fattah begins 'water strike' 2022-11-06T04:00:00Z The family has criticized U.K. leaders for failing to push harder for a consular visit to Abdel-Fattah in the detention facility. Amnesty: Egypt has days to save jailed activist’s life 2022-11-06T04:00:00Z “It is my strong belief that he should be released and have consular access,” Johnson said at an event hosted by The New York Times on the sidelines of COP27. Egypt’s Most Prominent Political Prisoner Escalates a Hunger Strike as Summit Begins 2022-11-07T05:00:00Z She told the BBC's World at One programme that he would start drinking water again if British consular officials were allowed to visit him because "he would feel that there is hope for the future". Alaa Abdel Fattah: British-Egyptian activist's family pin hopes on PM 2022-11-07T05:00:00Z But Egypt has still not granted the U.K. consular access to him — even as British and Egyptian officials have worked closely together on planning for COP27 because of Britain’s role hosting last year’s conference. As Egypt hosts COP27, its most famous political prisoner may die, family warns 2022-11-03T04:00:00Z For more than 200 days, Abdel Fattah has taken in just 100 calories to push Egypt to allow British consular access. Alaa Abdel Fattah: Jailed British-Egyptian activist escalates hunger strike 2022-11-01T04:00:00Z A UK government spokesperson said it had "provided consular support to two British nationals following an incident in Doha". Qatar officials stop LGBT activist Peter Tatchell protest 2022-10-25T04:00:00Z Messages sent last week and again on Saturday to the Russian consular office in San Francisco were not returned. Alaska asylum seekers are Indigenous Siberians from Russia 2022-10-22T04:00:00Z This week, Chinese Consul General Zheng Xiyuan and other consular staff in Manchester, England, confronted demonstrators on the street outside their office, kicked down posters and dragged a protester through the gates to beat him. Analysis | Under Xi, China wants absolute security. It’s making the world nervous. 2022-10-21T04:00:00Z After consular staffers dragged one of the demonstrators onto the consulate grounds and beat him, China’s ambassador to Britain was summoned by the British Foreign Office. The pomp, pageantry and paranoia of China’s Communist Party Congress 2022-10-19T04:00:00Z The administration of President Joe Biden, a Democrat, has since eased some policies around remittances, flights, tourism and more recently, migration, saying it would reopen full consular services in Havana in 2023. Cuba calls U.S. trade embargo a 'hurricane' that never ends 2022-10-19T04:00:00Z A consular officer spoke briefly on the phone with both detainees on Tuesday, he said without elaborating. U.S. consular official spoke with detained Americans Griner and Whelan -State Dept 2022-10-18T04:00:00Z It said last week it had had no consular access to her since August. US basketball star Griner, facing Russian jail term, sends thanks for support 2022-10-18T04:00:00Z A man protesting outside the Chinese Consulate in Manchester, England, was dragged onto the consular grounds and beaten, increasing tensions between China and Britain. Your Tuesday Briefing 2022-10-18T04:00:00Z A man protesting outside the Chinese Consulate in the British city of Manchester was dragged onto the consular grounds and beaten, increasing tensions between the countries. Your Tuesday Briefing: Kyiv is Attacked by Iranian-Made Drones 2022-10-17T04:00:00Z Organizers said an innovation for this World Cup will be a central base for consular services with 45 countries represented by their embassy staff, in an exhibition hall in the downtown West Bay area. World Cup ticket sales top 90% of stadium capacity in Qatar 2022-10-17T04:00:00Z A man protesting outside the Chinese consulate in the northern British city of Manchester was dragged onto the consular grounds and beaten, increasing tensions as ties between the two countries worsen. Protester Is Dragged Into a Chinese Consulate in England and Beaten 2022-10-17T04:00:00Z In video footage posted online, a man was seen to be pulled by several men through a gate into the Chinese consular grounds in Manchester, and then beaten by several men. Police investigate beating of protester on China consulate grounds in UK 2022-10-17T04:00:00Z "This would be intolerable and unacceptable for any diplomatic and consular missions of any country. Therefore, we condemn this deplorable act with strong indignation and firm opposition," the spokesperson added. Hong Kong protester dragged into Manchester Chinese consulate grounds and beaten up 2022-10-16T04:00:00Z When consular officials were finally able to speak to him - on his 26th day of detention - he was emotional and terrified, according to the report. Robert Pether: 'My Australian husband faces death in an Iraq jail' 2022-10-14T04:00:00Z BROWNSVILLE, Texas — A border bridge connecting the U.S. and Mexico near Brownsville, Texas, has been temporarily closed because of a protest, U.S. consular officials said Friday. Protest closes U.S.-Mexico border bridge in Texas 2022-10-14T04:00:00Z “This would be intolerable and unacceptable for any diplomatic and consular missions of any country,” the spokesman said, according to the BBC. Protester Is Dragged Into a Chinese Consulate in England and Beaten 2022-10-17T04:00:00Z "We are still awaiting the response of the Nicaraguan authorities to this request to exercise our consular protection and we are sparing no effort to obtain it," the spokesperson said. France expresses 'deep concern' over detained dual-nationals in Nicaragua 2022-10-13T04:00:00Z They received an approval notice and had his Friday consular interview meeting arranged where he hoped to be given the visa. Daniel Sprong misses Kraken season opener after immigration snafu 2022-10-12T04:00:00Z Price added that the United States seeks regular and consistent consular access to Griner and other Americans detained in Russia. U.S. has not had consular access to Griner since August -State Dept 2022-10-12T04:00:00Z The Massachusetts law would require applicants to show two forms of identification, such as a valid passport, consular identification document, or a birth certificate from their home country to obtain a driver’s license. Driver’s licenses for illegal immigrants on the ballot in Massachusetts 2022-10-12T04:00:00Z While those who commit crimes on consular property are subject to U.K. law, consular employees might receive diplomatic immunity from any prosecution. Protester Is Dragged Into a Chinese Consulate in England and Beaten 2022-10-17T04:00:00Z Germany said the consular section of its embassy was hit, but was empty at the time. Deadly Russian missile strikes target Ukrainian cities including capital 2022-10-10T04:00:00Z A spokesman for the State Department said on Thursday that it offered “our sincerest condolences to the family on their loss. We are providing all appropriate consular assistance.” Civil Rights Activist From Virginia Killed in Turks and Caicos Shooting 2022-10-06T04:00:00Z The Mason family learned of his death from the Department of Foreign Affairs, which is providing consular assistance. Ukraine war: Irishman Rory Mason killed fighting for International Legion 2022-10-05T04:00:00Z “Russia may refuse to acknowledge dual nationals’ U.S. citizenship, deny their access to U.S. consular assistance, prevent their departure from Russia, and conscript dual nationals for military service,” the embassy said. Kyiv slams staged votes as ‘propaganda show’ as E.U. vows to punish Russia 2022-09-28T04:00:00Z Embassy website, State Department officials said Russia may refuse to acknowledge dual citizenship claims and deny access to U.S. consular assistance. Americans in Russia with dual citizenship could face military draft, U.S. Embassy warns 2022-09-28T04:00:00Z She doesn’t have a California driver’s license and instead relies on her Mexican consular ID card. Newsom signs bill allowing California IDs for immigrants in the country illegally 2022-09-27T04:00:00Z The Russian authorities’ treatment of the consulate official was “intimidating” during the interrogation, adding that such handling of consular officials violates the Vienna convention and a Japan-Russo treaty over consular affairs, Matsuno said. Japan protests Russia’s expulsion of official, denies spying 2022-09-26T04:00:00Z It also said "aggressive" demonstrators had blocked an entrance to the consular section of the embassy. Moscow summons Canada envoy over Russian embassy attacks in Ottawa 2022-09-19T04:00:00Z Poland, Estonia, Latvia and Lithuania imposed new restrictions as Finland decided to remain open, though it has cut back the number of consular appointments available to Russian travellers seeking visas. Baltic states and Poland close doors to Russian tourists 2022-09-19T04:00:00Z The Russian Foreign Ministry said in a statement that an unknown militant set off an explosive device near the entrance to the consular section of the embassy around at 10:50 a.m. Two Russian embassy staff dead, 11 hurt in suicide bomb blast in Kabul 2022-09-05T04:00:00Z In August 2022, Libya's Audit Bureau said it had monitored "violations" with regards to consular and diplomatic appointments within the ministry, highlighting the nomination of individuals from "outside the foreign affairs sector". Inside Libya's secret jail: 'Being alive is a miracle' 2022-09-02T04:00:00Z The consular official has since been released with no health problems and is set to return to Japan on Wednesday. Japan protests Russia’s expulsion of official, denies spying 2022-09-26T04:00:00Z “We are in touch with the family and providing all possible consular assistance,” a State Department spokesperson told Post. Ukraine, Russia exchange blame for more shelling at nuclear plant 2022-08-27T04:00:00Z A brief statement from a foreign affairs spokesperson in London said authorities were “concerned by the arrest of a British woman” and providing consular assistance. Myanmar arrests former British ambassador and her husband 2022-08-25T04:00:00Z Britain’s foreign office released a statement saying only, “We are concerned by the arrest of a British woman in Myanmar. We are in contact with the local authorities and are providing consular assistance.” Former British Ambassador Is Arrested in Myanmar 2022-08-25T04:00:00Z A British embassy spokesperson in Yangon said: "We are concerned by the arrest of a British woman in Myanmar. We are in contact with the local authorities and are providing consular assistance." Britain's former Myanmar envoy detained in Yangon, sources say 2022-08-25T04:00:00Z Because there is no longer a U.S. consulate in Afghanistan, asylum-seekers must make their way to other countries with consular services for in-person interviews. One year on, Afghans at risk await evacuation, relocation 2022-08-24T04:00:00Z He has alleged that, following his arrest, he was held incommunicado, was brutally interrogated for hours on end, and was initially denied access to lawyers or British consular officials. UK spy agencies accused of tip-off that led to torture 2022-08-22T04:00:00Z Asked on Friday about Xiao's right to access Canadian consular services as a Canadian citizen, China's foreign ministry said China did not recognise dual citizenship and so Xiao was not entitled to such rights. Billionaire Xiao Jianhua jailed for 13 years in China 2022-08-19T04:00:00Z For instance, the investigation found that only 36 U.S. consular officers were on-site at the airport during the evacuation’s peak. New Afghanistan report an investigative roadmap, if GOP wins the House 2022-08-14T04:00:00Z The State Department official, speaking on condition of anonymity, said Washington was watching Ghafoor's case closely and providing consular support. U.S. officials attended detained American's UAE hearing, State Dept says 2022-08-09T04:00:00Z Their arrival in the United States depends on the interview with the consular office and the decision after the interview. Afghan artist in hiding wants to teach in Tacoma 2022-08-08T04:00:00Z Residents instead use a range of cards to prove identification, including driver’s licenses, state ID cards and consular ID cards. US to issue ID to migrants awaiting deportation proceedings 2022-08-04T04:00:00Z The State Department proposed raising fees for certain visas and has also waived some consular interviews, though many still require an appointment just to drop off paperwork. He waited 16 years for a green card. He died of COVID-19 when his turn finally came 2022-08-04T04:00:00Z He sought to have her body cremated not long after her death, which made U.S. consular officials suspicious. Dentist Found Guilty of Murdering His Wife on a Hunting Trip 2022-08-02T04:00:00Z They said Mr. Ghafoor had not been able to contact his lawyers, while American consular officials had been unable to reach him in recent days. Pressure Grows in the U.S. for the U.A.E. to Free an American Lawyer 2022-07-29T04:00:00Z Tuesday’s hearing was suspended after a consular official from the U.S. Brittney Griner prepares to testify this week in Russian trial 2022-07-26T04:00:00Z American officials are in touch with the families and are providing consular assistance, according to a State Department spokesperson. The State Department says two Americans died recently in Donbas. 2022-07-23T04:00:00Z Embassy in Islamabad told The Associated Press that its consulate in Pakistan’s city of Lahore was ready to provide consular services to the victim. Pakistan police arrest 2 men accused of gang raping US woman 2022-07-20T04:00:00Z But when the F.B.I. and U.S. consular officials tried to reconstruct the shooting, they determined it was unlikely she had accidentally pulled the trigger. Dentist Found Guilty of Murdering His Wife on a Hunting Trip 2022-08-02T04:00:00Z He said U.S. consular officials had met with Mr. Ghafoor twice after his arrest and monitored his virtual court hearing. Pressure Grows in the U.S. for the U.A.E. to Free an American Lawyer 2022-07-29T04:00:00Z Australia's department of foreign affairs said in a statement it was "seeking to confirm reports an Australian has been killed in Syria" and said the family had been offered consular assistance. Australian teenager dies in northeast Syria prison - rights group 2022-07-19T04:00:00Z His mother had been a concert singer, and his father was a Swedish consular officer whose job required the family to relocate often. Claes Oldenburg, a whimsical father of pop art, dies at 93 2022-07-18T04:00:00Z He said that despite paying visa fees in April, some athletes were given consular appointments for dates in March 2024. Outcry over U.S. visa delays after Kenyan sprinter nearly misses race 2022-07-15T04:00:00Z A State Department official said that the United States was aware of Ghafoor’s arrest and that consular officers have visited him. Biden vows expanded U.S. role in Mideast as controversial trip ends 2022-07-16T04:00:00Z "Certainly I think we have points on that about the importance of consular access and everything else," the official said, adding "there's no indication that it has anything to do with the Khashoggi issue". Rights group says UAE has detained U.S. lawyer who represented Khashoggi 2022-07-16T04:00:00Z Embassy in Moscow, and other consular officials, and they were able to speak to Griner, who told them she appreciated their presence, the U.S. Witnesses testify at trial for Griner’s character 2022-07-14T04:00:00Z Federal prosecutors, citing a U.S. consular official and others in Zambia, say Rudolph was in a hurry to have his wife cremated before returning home. Federal prosecutor: Dentist confessed to wife’s safari death 2022-07-13T04:00:00Z Some Foreign Ministry consular officials had been arrested for “seeking personal gain” by allegedly funneling bribes to license companies to organize repatriation flights, the Public Security Ministry said. Slew of scandals pose legitimacy problem for Vietnam’s entrenched regime 2022-07-12T04:00:00Z Mr. Fogel has not had consular access since November, according to the family statement. An American arrested in Russia last year was sentenced by the court handling Brittney Griner’s case. 2022-07-09T04:00:00Z "I reiterated Canada’s concerns with human rights and raised consular matters," she said, adding that she had also discussed protecting biodiversity. Chinese minister hopes ties with Canada can get back on track 2022-07-09T04:00:00Z Poland’s Foreign Ministry said that Iran had arrested a “highly reputed scientist” last September, adding that the government was providing consular assistance to the detainee and working to secure his release. Polish scientist is being held in Iran, government confirms 2022-07-07T04:00:00Z "From the very beginning, the consular services are in constant contact with our citizen and his family, the detainee has been granted legal aid," the Polish foreign ministry said in a statement on its website. Warsaw confirms detention of Polish scientist in Iran 2022-07-07T04:00:00Z On Tuesday, in a statement to reporters, Canada's embassy in China said their consular officials had made "several requests" to attend the trial proceedings. Xiao Jianhua: Canadian officials barred from tycoon's China trial 2022-07-05T04:00:00Z "Canadian consular officials are monitoring this case closely, providing consular services to his family and continue to press for consular access." Chinese-Canadian billionaire due to go on trial in China on Monday - embassy 2022-07-04T04:00:00Z State Department described Ms. Griner as being “wrongfully detained,” a move that transfers responsibility for the case from the department’s consular affairs bureau to the office of the special envoy for hostage affairs. What We Know About Brittney Griner’s Detention in Russia 2022-03-06T05:00:00Z They also earn money through consular work, such as visa fees. How Afghanistan embassy in Delhi is surviving without funds 2022-06-27T04:00:00Z A letter sent to the foreign secretary warned that he was being held in "inhumane" conditions as a political prisoner and expressed concern that British diplomats were being denied consular access. Alaa Abdel Fattah detention: Truss to seek release of British-Egyptian activist 2022-06-21T04:00:00Z The department said Tuesday that Stephen Zabielski had died in Ukraine and that it is in touch with his family to provide consular support and assistance. State Dept confirms death of 2nd American in Ukraine war 2022-06-21T04:00:00Z The State Department is in touch with the family and has provided “all possible consular assistance,” a U.S. official said, speaking on the condition of anonymity because the issue is considered sensitive. Second American is reported killed in Ukraine fighting 2022-06-20T04:00:00Z In a statement, a State Department spokesperson confirmed Zabielski’s death in Ukraine and said the agency has been in touch with his family and provided “all possible consular assistance.” U.S. citizen killed in combat in Ukraine - obituary, State Dept 2022-06-21T04:00:00Z Lawyers and consular affairs officials have been able to speak with the basketball star, but her wife has not. Wife of WNBA’s Griner tells AP scheduled call never happened 2022-06-20T04:00:00Z Abdel Fattah's family said he began a hunger strike on 2 April to protest against his unjust imprisonment, cruel detention conditions and denial of consular visits. Alaa Abdel Fattah detention: Truss to seek release of British-Egyptian activist 2022-06-21T04:00:00Z Cuba blames the United States for priming the pump of illegal migration by maintaining a Cold War-era economic embargo while cutting off consular services in Havana for Cubans. Doors are closing fast for Cubans seeking to travel 2022-06-17T04:00:00Z "We are providing consular assistance to a British national in Iraq, and continue to support his family," said a spokesperson. Jailed geologist Jim Fitton: MP says government needs to do more 2022-06-15T04:00:00Z The Foreign Office has previously said they cannot interfere with the judicial process of another country and claimed to have provided consular support to Mr Fitton and his family. British geologist Jim Fitton jailed in Iraq not a criminal, family say 2022-06-08T04:00:00Z “We are providing consular assistance to a British national in Iraq, and continue to support his family,” it said. British tourist sentenced to 15 years in Iraqi prison for taking artifacts 2022-06-07T04:00:00Z “These monthly consular visits have literally been what’s kept her going for 20 months.” Journalist detained in China denied calls, partner says 2022-06-01T04:00:00Z She said the U.S. decision to restart consular services on the island was the best way forward. Doors are closing fast for Cubans seeking to travel 2022-06-17T04:00:00Z With consular operations idled in Havana, U.S. officials told Cubans to seek visas at the operations in Guyana, across the Caribbean on the South American mainland - a costly and impractical option for most. Renewed hopes but more delays for Cubans seeking US visas 2022-06-01T04:00:00Z Global Affairs Canada, which manages diplomatic and consular relations, and Canada's Department of National Defence did not immediately respond to a request for comment. Having shipped artillery shells to Ukraine, Canada asks S.Korea for more 2022-05-30T04:00:00Z Under the proposal, those in the country illegally could apply for a driver’s license if they can provide the Registry of Motor Vehicles with a foreign passport or consular identification document. Baker vetoes bill to grant illegal immigrants access to Mass. driver’s licenses 2022-05-28T04:00:00Z Australia would continue to advocate for Cheng’s rights and interests in accordance with the consular agreement between China and Australia, Fletcher said at the time. Journalist detained in China denied calls, partner says 2022-06-01T04:00:00Z After Washington-based assignments, he worked as deputy chief of mission in Lisbon from 1978 to 1983, spent two years as deputy assistant secretary of state for consular affairs, then began his ambassadorships. Community deaths 2022-05-02T04:00:00Z A U.S. consular officer was able to meet with Griner last week. Brittney Griner’s wife tells ABC she wants WNBA star home 2022-05-25T04:00:00Z “The consular officer found her continuing to do as well as could be expected under these exceedingly challenging circumstances,” State Department spokesperson Ned Price told reporters. U.S. consular officer visited detained basketball player Griner in Russia on Thursday 2022-05-20T04:00:00Z In fact, he harmed families already here and in the process of legal reunification when he stopped consular services in Havana and restricted immigration all around. Righting Trump’s wrongs doesn’t make Biden right in his approach to a new U.S.-Cuba policy 2022-05-20T04:00:00Z A small number of diplomats would return initially to staff the mission but consular operations will not resume immediately, said embassy spokesperson Daniel Langenkamp. More Ukraine fighters surrendering in Mariupol, Russia says 2022-05-18T04:00:00Z It says the British embassy has not been granted consular access and that this could set "a dangerous precedent". Alaa Abdel Fattah: UK urged to help jailed British-Egyptian activist 2022-05-18T04:00:00Z A consular official was able to meet with Griner last week, when her pre-trial detention in Russia was extended for one month. State Dept pushing to see Griner; NBA Commissioner weighs in 2022-05-17T04:00:00Z “But again, our message is a clear and simple one: we continue to insist that Russia allow consistent and timely consular access to all U.S. citizen detainees,” he said. U.S. consular officer visited detained basketball player Griner in Russia on Thursday 2022-05-20T04:00:00Z The move came after the department determined that the embassy and consulates had “formally ceased conducting diplomatic and consular activities in the United States” at noon on May 16. US takes control of Afghan embassy, consulates in NY, CA 2022-05-17T04:00:00Z A Biden administration official told CBS News that more charter and commercial flights will be made available to Havana, US consular services on the island will be expanded and family reunification programmes will be relaunched. US agrees to ease Trump-era sanctions on Cuba 2022-05-16T04:00:00Z The administration said will also move to reinstate the Cuban Family Reunification Parole Program and increase consular services and visa processing. Biden administration to lift Trump-era restrictions on Cuba 2022-05-16T04:00:00Z The US State Department said a consular official attended Friday's court hearing, and spoke to Griner on the margins. Brittney Griner: US basketball star has Russian detention extended 2022-05-13T04:00:00Z And the administration is only slowly reestablishing U.S. consular services in Havana that would help Cubans obtain visas for legal travel. U.S. refuses to invite Cuba to Summit of the Americas in Los Angeles 2022-05-05T04:00:00Z The missions were identified as the Afghan embassy in Washington, and consular posts in Little Neck, New York, and Beverly Hills, California. US takes control of Afghan embassy, consulates in NY, CA 2022-05-17T04:00:00Z “In the case of Cuba, we also took into account that the U.S. restarted visa processing on the island,” the official said, referring to the Biden’s administration’s limited resumption of consular services at the U.S. Mexico will take back more Cubans and Nicaraguans expelled by U.S. 2022-05-04T04:00:00Z Embassy in Havana resumed processing visas for Cubans, though on a limited basis, more than four years after stopping consular services on the island amid a hardening of relations. Biden administration to lift Trump-era restrictions on Cuba 2022-05-16T04:00:00Z "We look forward in the future to processing many more immigrant visas and continuing to expand our consular services in Havana." U.S. embassy again issuing immigrant visas in Havana, but at a trickle 2022-05-04T04:00:00Z “The U.S. government will continue to provide appropriate consular support to Ms. Griner and her family,” a State Department official said in a statement, adding that an interagency team would work to have her released. U.S. Government Says Brittney Griner Was ‘Wrongfully Detained’ 2022-05-03T04:00:00Z Washington had previously been granted consular access but had stopped short of commenting on the nature of her detention. WNBA player Griner 'wrongfully detained' in Russia 2022-05-03T04:00:00Z Last week, Khatibzadeh promised Tehran would accredit Taliban diplomats for the first time to help process the mountains of consular cases. As Iran-Taliban tensions rise, Afghan migrants in tinderbox 2022-05-01T04:00:00Z The State Department said on Friday that it was aware of the reports of Mr. Cancel’s death and would provide consular assistance to his family. The death of an American fighting for Ukraine is confirmed by his family. 2022-04-29T04:00:00Z The Kyiv embassy will not be accessible yet for consular assistance. Netherlands reopens embassy in Ukraine's Kyiv 2022-04-29T04:00:00Z Iran responded by suspending consular services in Afghanistan for 10 days. Tensions Flare Between Neighbors After Afghan Man Kills Iranian Clerics 2022-04-28T04:00:00Z American officials have not yet made a similar determination about Griner, meaning that their role — at least overtly — is generally confined to ensuring she has access to consular services while behind bars. EXPLAINER: Will a Russian prisoner exchange impact Griner? 2022-04-27T04:00:00Z But officials said the benefits of reestablishing a diplomatic presence within Ukraine outweigh the risks, and will allow embassy staffers to coordinate more closely with Ukrainian officials and eventually provide more consular services. U.S. restarts diplomatic activity inside Ukraine and pledges more aid 2022-04-25T04:00:00Z Officials said they are also expanding consular and embassy operations in Europe to process more Ukrainians as permanent residents under the traditional U.S. Biden administration rolls out plan for Ukrainian refugees 2022-04-22T04:00:00Z The U.S. embassy in Kyiv is closed, though the State Department said it can assist Americans with consular services once they reach another country. From Ukraine to Russia: Boy safer, but not closer to US dad 2022-04-21T04:00:00Z It said Abdulmateen had been provided with a defense, translation services and consular visits, but gave no details on his hometown or how he came to reside in China. American sentenced to death in China for murder of woman 2022-04-21T04:00:00Z Price did not identify the official who had been granted consular access to Griner. EXPLAINER: Will a Russian prisoner exchange impact Griner? 2022-04-27T04:00:00Z The State Department generally can’t do much to help beyond consular visits and helping the American get an attorney. 2 months after Griner’s arrest, mystery surrounds her case 2022-04-20T04:00:00Z The Foreign Office says the Londoner is receiving consular support. Billy Hood's family say UK government has not helped them 2022-04-19T04:00:00Z It blames the United States for the uptick in irregular migration, saying Cold War-era sanctions and a decision to close the American consular section in Havana encourage Cubans to seek riskier routes off the island. Exclusive-U.S., Cuba to hold high-level migration talks in Washington 2022-04-18T04:00:00Z Kim’s lawyers unsuccessfully argued that consular staff couldn’t adequately monitor Kim while he was in jail, particularly if he was subject to torture that was hard to detect, like forced drugging. New Zealand court rules suspect can be extradited to China 2022-04-12T04:00:00Z Meanwhile, Washington set up a possible new clash with Beijing by announcing all “non-emergency U.S. government employees” would be withdrawn from its Shanghai Consulate while consular officers would stay. Shanghai eases 2-week shutdown, letting some residents out 2022-04-12T04:00:00Z The statements so far have been careful and restrained, focused on ensuring she has access to U.S. consular affairs officials — she had a meeting last month — rather than explicitly demanding her immediate release. 2 months after Griner’s arrest, mystery surrounds her case 2022-04-20T04:00:00Z A state department spokesman told the BBC a consular officer had been granted a visit with Ms Griner last month, on 23 March. Brittney Griner: White House tight-lipped on missing WNBA star 2022-04-11T04:00:00Z A spokesperson for Britain's Foreign Office said consular access to a British national had been requested, without elaborating. Egyptian activist takes British nationality in campaign against detention 2022-04-11T04:00:00Z Earlier this month, Latvia said it will close two Russia’s consular missions and expel a total of 13 Russian diplomats and employees currently stationed in the Baltic country. Live Updates | Toll rises from strike on Ukraine station 2022-04-08T04:00:00Z But those legal pathways were crippled after the State Department removed most consular staff from Cuba in 2017 after the unexplained “health incidents” that became known as Havana syndrome. Cubans arriving in record numbers along Mexico border 2022-04-07T04:00:00Z According to the PA news agency, it is understood they are in contact with the diving resort and has offered consular assistance to the family. British man and son missing after Malaysia diving trip 2022-04-07T04:00:00Z "We continue to insist that they allow consistent, timely consular access to all US citizen detainees in Russia," the spokesman said in a statement. Brittney Griner: White House tight-lipped on missing WNBA star 2022-04-11T04:00:00Z As a British citizen, Abd el-Fattah is demanding prison visits by British consular officials and to communicate with lawyers in Britain so they can take legal measures against alleged violations, his family said. Egyptian activist takes British nationality in campaign against detention 2022-04-11T04:00:00Z The ministry said it had declared 12 members of Russian diplomatic and consular missions accredited to Greece as “personae non gratae,” and that the Russian ambassador had been informed. Live updates | Moscow says talks with Ukraine are continuing 2022-04-06T04:00:00Z Embassy in Havana said Wednesday it is preparing to restart limited consular services in May, but only for parents of U.S. citizens. Cubans arriving in record numbers along Mexico border 2022-04-07T04:00:00Z Estonia said it notified Russia’s ambassador that it would shut two Russian consular outposts and expel 14 diplomats and consular staff. France opens war crimes probes as more countries expel Russian diplomats 2022-04-05T04:00:00Z Human Rights Watch condemned the case, calling it “absolutely chilling” and noted that with rare access to consular officials, Cheng was at risk of maltreatment. Beijing holds closed-door trial for Australian journalist Cheng Lei 2022-03-31T04:00:00Z Australia said its representatives had been able to visit her once a month - in line with the bilateral consular agreement with China. Cheng Lei: Australian journalist on trial in China for spy charge 2022-03-31T04:00:00Z Australia will continue to advocate for Cheng’s rights and interests in accordance with the consular agreement between China and Australia, Fletcher said. China opens espionage trial of Chinese Australian journalist 2022-03-30T04:00:00Z The ministry and the embassy “are making intensive efforts to gain consular access to the person concerned,” it added. German diplomats seeking access to citizen jailed in Cuba 2022-03-29T04:00:00Z Griner “is doing as well as can be expected,” the State Department said after a U.S. consular officer was able to visit her this Wednesday. American teacher in Ukraine released from Russian custody after 10 days 2022-03-26T04:00:00Z Payne said her ministry had asked that Australian officials be allowed to attend Cheng’s hearing in line with a consular agreement between the two nations. Australia confirms journalist Cheng Lei will face Chinese court 2022-03-26T04:00:00Z Shortly after Ms Cheng's arrest, the last two Australian media correspondents in China fled the country following consular advice. Cheng Lei: Australian journalist on trial in China for spy charge 2022-03-31T04:00:00Z "Our consular officers do that through their investigation and verification processes and they are always updating their techniques, especially after fraud schemes are uncovered." Chinese immigration fraud does occur, but cases are few: 'No more hoops you can jump through,' experts say 2022-03-25T04:00:00Z U.S. consular offices in Europe, meanwhile, are inundated with applications, and securing any visas now has become extremely difficult, because applicants must prove they do not intend to stay. United States Will Welcome Up to 100,000 Ukrainian Refugees 2022-03-24T04:00:00Z The official also said increasing focus on Ms. Griner could complicate her consular access, which has been a problem for other Americans detained in Russia. Brittney Griner Doing Well in Prison, U.S. Says, but Is No Closer to Release 2022-03-23T04:00:00Z “The consular officer who visited with Brittney Griner was able to verify that she is doing as well as can be expected under these very difficult circumstances,” Price said. Brittney Griner, detained in Russia, is doing ‘as well as can be expected,’ U.S. official says 2022-03-23T04:00:00Z Price did not identify the official who had been granted consular access to Griner, something the United States had been demanding. State Department: US consulate sees Griner for first time 2022-03-23T04:00:00Z The Russian government allowed the U.S. to give consular access to Griner weeks after her arrest was reported. WNBA star Brittney Griner said to be in 'good condition' under Russian custody 2022-03-23T04:00:00Z Outrageously, they have denied American consular officers in Moscow access to Ms. Griner, whose location and conditions of confinement are unknown. Opinion | Brittney Griner’s ordeal fits Russia’s pattern of judicial mistreatment 2022-03-21T04:00:00Z Ambassador John Sullivan and the Russian government, during which Sullivan demanded that Moscow follow international law and allow consular access to all U.S. citizens detained in Russia. U.S. ambassador demanded Moscow follow international law in meeting with Russian government 2022-03-21T04:00:00Z Price, the State Department spokesman, said Wednesday that the first consular visit is meant to “check in on the individual and his or her welfare and well being.” Brittney Griner, detained in Russia, is doing ‘as well as can be expected,’ U.S. official says 2022-03-23T04:00:00Z But consular closures during the pandemic had stalled processing, and now they are hoping the Biden administration will expedite their paperwork. Ukrainians Are Trickling Into the U.S. to Warm Welcomes 2022-03-19T04:00:00Z “We have repeatedly asked for consular access to these detainees and have consistently been denied access,” it added. US demands Russia allow access to detained Brittney Griner 2022-03-18T04:00:00Z "We have repeatedly asked for consular access to these detainees and have consistently been denied access," the spokesperson said. Brittney Griner's Russia detention: US State Department 'consistently denied access' 2022-03-18T04:00:00Z State department spokesperson Ned Price said it is "completely unacceptable" that the United States has been denied consular access to detained American citizens in Russia. U.S. ambassador demanded Moscow follow international law in meeting with Russian government 2022-03-21T04:00:00Z Russian authorities have so far denied the State Department’s request for a meeting between consular officials and Ms. Griner, Mr. Allred said. Russian Court Extends Brittney Griner’s Detention 2022-03-17T04:00:00Z “The fact we’ve requested consular access and it has not been granted is very unusual and extremely concerning,” Allred said at the time, accusing Russia of “violating international norms.” WNBA star Brittney Griner’s detention in Russia extended until May 19, Russian state news reports 2022-03-17T04:00:00Z In addition to potentially interfering with her ability to get consular access, it could prevent a potential prisoner exchange, which could allow Griner to return to the United States. Brittney Griner’s Circle Turns to a Common Strategy: Silence 2022-03-11T05:00:00Z "Russia must abide by its legal obligations and allow us to provide consular services for U.S. citizens detained in Russia." Brittney Griner's Russia detention: US State Department 'consistently denied access' 2022-03-18T04:00:00Z The U.S. has still not been allowed consular access to Griner, Price said. U.S. ambassador demanded Moscow follow international law in meeting with Russian government 2022-03-21T04:00:00Z Strained relations between the United States and Russia had hobbled visa processing at the U.S. embassy in Moscow, as consular operations had also halted in nearby countries under pandemic shutdowns. Even Before War, Thousands Were Fleeing Russia for the U.S. 2022-03-11T05:00:00Z Embassy officials have not been granted access to Griner, saying, “We have repeatedly asked for consular access” to Griner, only to be “consistently” denied. WNBA star Brittney Griner’s detention in Russia extended until May 19, Russian state news reports 2022-03-17T04:00:00Z “The fact that she’s been held since Feb. 17 and that the State Department has not been granted consular access, even though they’ve requested that, is very unusual and extremely concerning,” Allred said. Brittney Griner’s Circle Turns to a Common Strategy: Silence 2022-03-11T05:00:00Z “The fact we’ve requested consular access and it has not been granted is very unusual and extremely concerning,” Allred said, accusing Russia of “violating international norms.” The low-profile, high-powered race to free WNBA star Brittney Griner from Russian custody 2022-03-10T05:00:00Z The Irish Consulate said it had “never experienced this level of demand for consular service for those wishing to leave.” Empty Stores and an Exodus: Hong Kong’s Covid Crackdown Stirs Panic 2022-03-09T05:00:00Z "The UK Government can no longer provide in-person consular assistance in Ukraine due to the deteriorating security situation," the Foreign, Commonwealth and Development Office said on Twitter. UK says it can no longer provide in-person consular assistance in Ukraine 2022-03-07T05:00:00Z “Russia must abide by its legal obligations and allow us to provide consular services for U.S. citizens detained in Russia,” the spokesperson said. WNBA star Brittney Griner’s detention in Russia extended until May 19, Russian state news reports 2022-03-17T04:00:00Z His body will now be handed to consular officials to be returned to his family, police say. Shane Warne: Australian cricket legend died from natural causes - police 2022-03-07T05:00:00Z Mr Darmanin said the response to people in distress was "completely unsuitable" and showed a "lack of humanity", calling for the UK to put consular staff at Calais to help Ukrainian refugees cross. Ukraine war: UK grants 1% of refugee visas so far 2022-03-06T05:00:00Z A State Department spokesman said only that the United States was aware of reports that Griner had been arrested and that the United States provides consular services to Americans arrested overseas. Brittney Griner, Star W.N.B.A. Center, Is Detained in Russia 2022-03-05T05:00:00Z "Flight availability is becoming extremely limited ... The ability of our embassy to provide consular services in Russia may become severely limited," Canada's foreign ministry said in a travel advisory. Canada tells citizens to leave Russia due to unpredictable security situation 2022-03-05T05:00:00Z Embassy in Guyana, while Havana offices will focus on other consular services and "limited emergency non-immigrant visa processing." U.S. to ramp up staffing at Havana Embassy to process some visas 2022-03-03T05:00:00Z Israel's Foreign Ministry said that due to the fighting, its diplomats have moved to the Ukraine-Poland border and have been offering consular services from there. Israeli couple hopes to rescue surrogate mother in Ukraine 2022-03-03T05:00:00Z They also include direct talks with Moscow on consular issues, which for the United States means primarily the fate of at least two Americans detained on what Washington says are specious espionage charges. Breakdown of US-Russia diplomacy runs deep, beyond Ukraine 2022-03-03T05:00:00Z The United States now maintains some 260 diplomatic and consular offices abroad as well. Magruder's American Government 2016-01-01T00:00:00Z To deter abuse, U.S. consular staff who interview guest workers before granting them visas provide the workers with online information and pamphlets about their rights — including the right to complain confidentially to labor officials. As guest workers increase, so do concerns of wage cheating 2022-03-02T05:00:00Z His mother, who was English, became a naturalized U.S. citizen and joined the State Department, rising to become a consular affairs officer. Peter Earnest, CIA veteran who helped launch International Spy Museum, dies at 88 2022-02-15T05:00:00Z Sabrina Williams, spokesperson for Canada’s Ministry of Global Affairs, cautioned that her government’s ability to provide consular assistance in Syria is “extremely limited.” Canada responds to claims it’s not helping citizens in Syria 2022-02-24T05:00:00Z Ukraine said it was ordering its citizens to leave Russia because "escalating Russian aggression" could limit consular assistance. Ukraine crisis: Kyiv urges citizens to leave Russia as fears mount 2022-02-23T05:00:00Z The Foreign Ministry advised against travel to Russia and recommended anyone there leave immediately, saying Moscow‘s “aggression” could lead to a significant reduction in consular services. Europe braces for further strife as Ukraine crisis escalates 2022-02-23T05:00:00Z Meanwhile, Ukraine’s Foreign Ministry on Wednesday advised against travel to Russia and recommended anyone there leave immediately, saying Moscow’s “aggression” could lead to a significant reduction in consular services. Europe braces for further strife as Ukraine crisis escalates 2022-02-23T05:00:00Z The United States will have consular services available along the Ukrainian border with Poland, “but in terms of evacuation, that’s not going to happen,” the secretary said on NBC’s “Meet the Press.” Biden agrees ‘in principle’ to summit with Putin if Ukraine is not invaded 2022-02-20T05:00:00Z Waters, a real estate agent from Boston, says the consular officers helped with every aspect of the incident, including obtaining police reports and collecting her daughter’s belongings. Perspective | When should travelers call a U.S. Embassy or Consulate? 2022-02-16T05:00:00Z They said they are also seeking a consular visit to the woman in prison in Turkey. From Turkish jail, French woman accuses Greece of ‘pushback’ 2022-02-18T05:00:00Z A UK foreign office spokesperson said consular staff were in touch with New South Wales Police. Sydney shark attack: Beaches reopen after British swimmer's death 2022-02-18T05:00:00Z Johnson cut short his UK tour to return to London in order to convene the meeting to discuss the UK’s consular response. Ukraine crisis: Russia says it is returning some troops to base in possible de-escalation – live news 2022-02-15T05:00:00Z A senate estimates hearing was told 198 Australian citizens in the Ukraine have registered for consular assistance. Russia ready to fire if foreign vessels enter its waters, senior military official says – live updates 2022-02-14T05:00:00Z A State Department spokeswoman confirmed that the pandemic is affecting the availability of routine consular services at some U.S. embassies and consulates. Perspective | When should travelers call a U.S. Embassy or Consulate? 2022-02-16T05:00:00Z Mr. Nejrabi said the Afghan staff was processing documents and other consular requests, and otherwise helping settle Afghans who have fled to the United States to escape the Taliban. Unpaid and Potentially Stateless, Afghan Diplomats Seek Permission to Remain in U.S. 2022-02-13T05:00:00Z The State Department announced Saturday that consular services would be suspended at the U.S. Biden warns Putin of ‘swift and severe costs’ if Russia attacks Ukraine 2022-02-12T05:00:00Z An email from the British government sent to Ken and other UK nationals told them they "should not expect increased consular support or help with evacuating following any Russian military activity in Ukraine". Ukraine crisis: 'We don't have the option to leave' 2022-02-12T05:00:00Z A small “consular presence” in Lviv, Ukraine will be open to handle emergencies, the advisory said. State Department orders staff to leave U.S. embassy in Ukraine 2022-02-12T05:00:00Z Beth Payne, a retired U.S. consular officer who lives in D.C., says American travelers often contacted her for all kinds of reasons. Perspective | When should travelers call a U.S. Embassy or Consulate? 2022-02-16T05:00:00Z A small number of diplomats will stay in the capital, some will pull back to Lviv in the west to provide emergency consular services while most will be posted in neighbouring countries. Ukraine crisis: US warns of ‘resolute, massive and united transatlantic response’ to Russian aggression 2022-02-12T05:00:00Z "Aotearoa New Zealand does not have diplomatic representation in Ukraine and the government’s ability to provide consular assistance to New Zealanders in Ukraine is therefore very limited," the foreign ministry said in a statement. New Zealand urges its citizens in Ukraine to leave immediately 2022-02-12T05:00:00Z It said that, due to this increased threat, further embassy staff would be withdrawn from Kyiv - the embassy will remain open but unable to provide in-person consular assistance to any Britons who remain. UK nationals told to leave Ukraine 2022-02-11T05:00:00Z “Military action may commence at any time and without warning and would also severely impact the U.S. Embassy’s ability to provide consular services, including assistance to U.S. citizens in departing Ukraine.” State Department toughens warning on travel to Ukraine 2022-02-10T05:00:00Z A flag flies outside the consular section of Russia's Embassy in London, Britain, March 20, 2018. UK legislates for tougher Russia sanctions 2022-02-10T05:00:00Z “The Department of State will suspend consular services at the US Embassy in Kyiv,” it said, adding that a small consular presence would be maintained in Lviv in western Ukraine to handle emergencies. Ukraine crisis: US warns of ‘resolute, massive and united transatlantic response’ to Russian aggression 2022-02-12T05:00:00Z The closure of U.S. consular offices around the globe derailed visa processing. Amid Slowdown, Immigration Is Driving U.S. Population Growth 2022-02-05T05:00:00Z And this year, she said, it's more likely they'll get approved to come, so long as U.S. consular offices can process all the applications. US hospitals facing nurse shortages seek foreign healthcare workers amid visa windfall 2022-02-03T05:00:00Z And this year, she said, it’s more likely they’ll get approved to come, so long as U.S. consular offices can process all the applications. Strained U.S. hospitals seek foreign nurses amid visa windfall 2022-02-03T05:00:00Z But that’s not the only worry several weeks before spring break, according to USA Today, which highlighted a recent update from U.S. consular services. CDC, State Dept. urge caution and warn against travel to Mexico because of COVID-19, violence 2022-02-02T05:00:00Z The Embassy will maintain a small consular presence in Lviv, Ukraine to handle emergencies, but will not be able to provide passport, visa or routine consular services. Ukraine crisis: US warns of ‘resolute, massive and united transatlantic response’ to Russian aggression 2022-02-12T05:00:00Z The New Zealand government had previously said it had twice offered consular assistance to Ms Bellis, who wrote about her experience in a national newspaper on Sunday. NZ to allow in pregnant reporter who sought Taliban help 2022-02-01T05:00:00Z He said a required international nursing exam was delayed due to the virus and it took four months to get a consular interview, though other international nurses he's met waited much longer. US hospitals facing nurse shortages seek foreign healthcare workers amid visa windfall 2022-02-03T05:00:00Z He said a required international nursing exam was delayed due to the virus and it took four months to get a consular interview, though other international nurses he’s met waited much longer. Strained U.S. hospitals seek foreign nurses amid visa windfall 2022-02-03T05:00:00Z Canada said last week it will reinforce the team at the Canadian Embassy with experts in security, conflict management, democratic reform and consular services. Canada withdraws non-essential personnel from embassy in Ukraine 2022-01-30T05:00:00Z Military action may commence at any time and without warning and would also severely impact the US Embassy’s ability to provide consular services, including assistance to US citizens in departing Ukraine. Ukraine crisis: US warns of ‘resolute, massive and united transatlantic response’ to Russian aggression 2022-02-12T05:00:00Z A special team led by a senior Indian consular officer was dispatched to Manitoba to help Canadian authorities with the investigation. Family who died in freezing cold by US-Canada border identified 2022-01-27T05:00:00Z As a consular officer with the State Department, I saw other sad examples of this. Opinion | Immigration rules can help children avoid forced marriage 2022-01-27T05:00:00Z A special team, led by a senior consular officer from the Consulate General of India, is in Manitoba to help with investigations on the Canadian side and to offer services for the victims. Officials ID Indian family who died trying to cross into US 2022-01-27T05:00:00Z “We hope the U.S. can observe China’s COVID-19 protocols, take China’s position and concerns seriously, and think carefully about the so-called “authorized departure” of diplomatic and consular staff.” U.S. mulls evacuating Beijing embassy over COVID rules 2022-01-26T05:00:00Z Visa processing and most other consular services at the embassy will continue for the time being, officials said. U.S. Orders Family Members of Embassy Staff to Leave Ukraine 2022-01-23T05:00:00Z “Russian military action anywhere in Ukraine will severely impact the U.S. embassy’s ability to provide consular assistance.” No military evacuation of U.S. citizens if Russia invades Ukraine: State Department 2022-01-23T05:00:00Z Based on the gunshot wound, the FBI and U.S. consular officials concluded that Bianca Rudolph had been shot from a distance of 6 1/2 feet to 8 feet. Dentist killed his wife on an African hunting trip, U.S. says 2022-01-18T05:00:00Z A State Department spokesperson told Fox News that the "Department has no higher priority than the welfare and safety of U.S. citizens abroad. We are aware of the situation and are providing consular assistance." Son of missing Illinois woman asks federal government for help finding her 2022-01-16T05:00:00Z "U.S. citizens in Kazakhstan should be aware that violent protests may severely impact the U.S. Embassy’s ability to provide consular services, including assistance to U.S. citizens departing Kazakhstan," the State Department said. U.S. approves voluntary departure of some consulate staff from Kazakhstan 2022-01-08T05:00:00Z On its website, the US government says applicants who are citizens of countries which use state-sponsored terrorism must be interviewed by a consular officer. Mrs World: Beauty queen's US visa 'refused due to Syria link' 2022-01-06T05:00:00Z The practice is consistent with a 2008 agreement between the two sides on consular access to prisoners. Pakistan, India exchange lists of prisoners, nuke assets 2022-01-01T05:00:00Z Some consular and security officers will go to assist athletes and coaches, the spokesperson said, adding that any visa applications would be for them. U.S., China squabble over whether lower-level officials attending Olympics constitutes ‘diplomatic boycott’ 2021-12-28T05:00:00Z The State Department said the detained individual was being provided with the “appropriate consular services.” US denies man held in Turkey for fake passport is diplomat 2021-12-23T05:00:00Z “We are aware of the detention of a U.S. citizen in Turkey. The individual is not a U.S. diplomat. We are providing appropriate consular services,” a State Department official said but offered no further details. State Dept says U.S. citizen arrested in Turkey for selling passport is not a diplomat 2021-12-22T05:00:00Z But the one in Kabul had shut down and, without the visa in hand, he was unable to enter any of the countries he deemed safe enough to visit that had open U.S. consular offices. At Every Step, Afghans Coming to America Encounter Stumbling Blocks 2021-12-19T05:00:00Z Canadian Foreign Ministry spokesman Jason Kung said officials were “aware of reports” that the hostages were released and that “consular officials stand ready to provide consular assistance to the Canadian involved.” Remaining U.S., Canadian missionaries kidnapped in Haiti are released 2021-12-16T05:00:00Z U.S. officials said that Washington’s “diplomatic boycott” of the Beijing Olympics will remain in place, with no high-level official spectators, though there are plans to send consular and diplomatic security support staffers. U.S., China squabble over whether lower-level officials attending Olympics constitutes ‘diplomatic boycott’ 2021-12-28T05:00:00Z China downgraded its diplomatic ties with the Baltic state and suspended consular services after the Taiwanese Representative Office in Lithuania opened on Nov. 18. China's Xi and Russia's Putin dominate the G7 2021-12-12T05:00:00Z “I deeply regret the tragedy in the State of Chiapas and I sympathize with the families of the victims to whom we offer all the necessary consular assistance, including repatriations,” said Guatemala’s president, Alejandro Giammattei. Tractor-trailer full of migrants crashes in southern Mexico, killing at least 53 2021-12-09T05:00:00Z Guatemalan President Alejandro Giammattei said on Twitter that the country would offer any consular assistance needed, including the repatriation of bodies. At least 49 migrants killed in trailer accident in southern Mexico 2021-12-09T05:00:00Z “Khashoggi’s words should appear in the space above,” the caption read, “but he has not been heard from since he entered a Saudi consulate in Istanbul for a routine consular matter on Tuesday afternoon.” Fred Hiatt, Washington Post editorial page editor, dies at 66 2021-12-06T05:00:00Z "U.S. citizens should carry proof of immigration and request consular notification if detained." U.S. embassy in Tokyo warns of 'suspected racial profiling' by Japanese police 2021-12-06T05:00:00Z Even if Moscow does start issuing visas to U.S. staff, the embassy is far away from resuming consular services. Amid heightened tensions, Russia and U.S. make quiet breakthrough on staffing at Moscow embassy 2021-12-03T05:00:00Z Embassy any time soon; instead, it has asked the Qatari government to represent some of its diplomatic interests in Afghanistan, including consular services. With No Resources, Authority or Country, Afghan Ambassador Presses On 2021-12-02T05:00:00Z After they were beaten, detained and forced into Turkey, the interpreter said, he managed to reach Istanbul, where he received consular assistance from the Italian authorities, and was eventually repatriated to Italy on Sept. 18. E.U. Interpreter Says Greece Expelled Him to Turkey in Migrant Roundup 2021-12-01T05:00:00Z After leaving the solicitor general’s office, Mr. Heymann joined the State Department, where he oversaw the bureau of security and consular affairs. Philip Heymann, legal scholar and aide to Watergate special prosecutor Archibald Cox, dies at 89 2021-11-30T05:00:00Z The Foreign and Commonwealth Office said it was "giving consular support to a British man who has been imprisoned in the UAE". Billy Hood: Football coach's Dubai jail term cut to 10 years 2021-12-01T05:00:00Z Andrei Kolesnikov, an analyst at the Carnegie Moscow Center, said few Russians are able to travel abroad, so the suspension of consular services has concerned a slim portion of the population. Amid heightened tensions, Russia and U.S. make quiet breakthrough on staffing at Moscow embassy 2021-12-03T05:00:00Z The foreign ministry also announced that Turkish authorities had agreed to allow Israeli diplomats to carry out an urgent consular visit. Israel urges Turkey to free couple held for spying over palace photos 2021-11-15T05:00:00Z |
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