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EMBASSY SUVA WELCOMES AMBASSADOR MCGANN

 Welcome ceremony
 AMB McGann Welcome Ceremony
On October 29th, local staff at the US Embassy welcome Ambassador Steve McGann in the traditional ceremony of 'na i qaloqalovi'. Complete with presentation of the 'tabua' (whale's tooth), ' i sevusevu' (presentation of kava) and 'yaqona vakaturaga', the ceremony honoured Ambassador McGann's arrival into Fiji as the Embassy's new Chief of Mission.(Picture Gallery)

East Asia and Pacific Regional News

Closing Dates for Consular Section

This is to inform the public that the Consular Section will be closed on the following dates/day:  Therefore, no Consular/Visa services will be rendered to the public on these days.

June 19 (Friday - 1:00-3:00pm)
July 1 (Wednesday - 2:00-5:00pm)
July 17 (Friday)
August 4 & 5 (Tuesday & Wednesday)
August 21 (Friday)

2009 East Asia Pacific/Public Diplomacy (EAP/PD) Small Grants Program Announcement (NEW!)

The US Embassy is pleased to announce a small competitive program offering grants of up to $20,000 to national non-government organizations to strengthen democracy, increase respect for civil society and the rule of law, advance human rights and women’s rights. This year up to fifteen (15) grants will be awarded to successful proposals across the East Asia-Pacific region. Guidelines on the program are provided below.  Proposals are due by May 20, 2009.  Final selections will be announced by July 31, 2009. (more)
 

J. William Fulbright Foreign Student Scholarship (NEW!!)

The United States Embassy in Suva is pleased to announce the annual competition for the J William Fulbright Foreign Student Program Scholarships for 2010-2011.  Applications are invited from citizens of Fiji, Kiribati, Nauru, Tonga and Tuvalu.  Successful candidates receive up to three years of graduate-level studies at some of the finest higher learning institutions in the United States. (more)

Hubert H. Humphrey Fellowhip Program (NEW!)

The United States Embassy in Suva is pleased to announce the annual competition for the Hubert H. Humphrey Fellowship Program for 2010-2011.  Applications are welcome from citizens of Fiji, Kiribati, Nauru, Tonga and Tuvalu.  Successful candidates receive a year of graduate-level non-degree academic coursework and practical professional development activities. (more)

Diversity Visa (DV)-2010 Lottery Registration Begins

The entry registration period for the Diversity Visa 2010 program is now over and all submission processing on website, www.dvlottery.state.gov has stopped.

Please click on this link http://travel.state.gov/visa/immigrants/types/types_1322.html for additional information on the Diversity Immigrant Visa Program.(more)

- U. S. Mission -
Suva, Fiji

- Fiji Travel Alert -

Traveling to Fiji?  Please check out the latest Travel Alert here.
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- Consular Notices -

Media Release: U.S. to test periodic visa adjudication in Tonga (more)

Changes In Nonimmigrant Visa Procedures: Effective August 1, 2007, the Nonimmigrant Visa Appointment Phone Line (679) 330-6423 is no longer available. See Public Notice.

To request a visa appointment use
Nonimmigrant Visa Automated System.

Electronic System of Travel Authorization(ESTA)




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