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Publication of Final Rule on Nonimmigrant Visa Fee Increases

Publication of Final Rule on Nonimmigrant Visa Fee Increases

Secretary Antony J. Blinken on the 2022  Country Reports on Human Rights Practices

Secretary Antony J. Blinken on the 2022  Country Reports on Human Rights Practices

U.S. Ambassador-designate Heide B. Fulton arrived in Uruguay

U.S. Ambassador-designate Heide B. Fulton arrived in Uruguay

One Year of War Against Ukraine

One Year of War Against Ukraine

The following diplomatic missions present in Uruguay subscribe to this statement: Canada, European Union, France, Germany, Greece, Italy, Japan, Portugal, Romania, Spain, United Kingdom, United States.

USCGC Stone arrived in the Port of Montevideo, for a scheduled visit Sunday

USCGC Stone arrived in the Port of Montevideo, for a scheduled visit Sunday

Stone’s visit is intended to build a mutual understanding and rapport among the nations’ maritime forces to advance our shared efforts to strengthen the Commission’s tools against IUU fishing.

  
  • Publication of Final Rule on Nonimmigrant Visa Fee Increases
  • Secretary Antony J. Blinken on the 2022  Country Reports on Human R...
  • U.S. Ambassador-designate Heide B. Fulton arrived in Uruguay
  • One Year of War Against Ukraine
  • USCGC Stone arrived in the Port of Montevideo, for a scheduled visi...

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Foto de Amy Pope posando con un mate en su mano durante su visita a Uruguay en febrero de 2023

The Election of Amy E. Pope as Director General of the International Organization for Migration

16 May, 2023 | Press Releases

Congratulations to Amy E. Pope on her historic win to serve as the next Director General of the International Organization for Migration (IOM). We thank…

Fondo de Innovación 100,000 Strong in the Americas (100K)

100K Strong Innovation Fund Announces New Grant Competition for Higher Education Partnerships

4 May, 2023 | News, Press Releases

This first 100K Strong CLIMA competition supports the Department’s policy goals for a greener, more inclusive, and prosperous Hemisphere through expanded regional education collaboration.

Congressional delegation from the United States visit Uruguay to strengthen bilateral agenda

5 April, 2023 | Key Officials, U.S. & Uruguay, U.S. Agencies, Western Hemisphere

U.S. Senators Bob Menendez (NJ), Tim Kaine (VA), Bill Hagerty (TN) and Congressman Tony Cardenas (CA) will visit Uruguay from April 5-7 as part of…

Publication of Final Rule on Nonimmigrant Visa Fee Increases

30 March, 2023 | Consular Affairs, Press Releases

These increases were published in the Federal Register on March 28, 2023 and will be effective on Jun 17, 2023.

Secretary Antony J. Blinken on the 2022  Country Reports on Human Rights Practices

Secretary Antony J. Blinken on the 2022  Country Reports on Human Rights Practices

27 March, 2023 | Human Rights, Official Reports, Press Releases

The annual Country Reports on Human Rights Practices cover internationally recognized individual, civil, political, and worker rights, as set forth in the Universal Declaration of…

Services for beneficiaries or individuals with questions about U.S. Social Security benefits

7 March, 2023 | Consular Affairs, News, Security & Emergency Messages

The U.S. Embassy in Montevideo is pleased to announce that representatives from the Regional Federal Benefits Office will visit Uruguay to offer services for beneficiaries…

Embajadora Designada de Estados Unidos, Heide B. Fulton, arribó hoy en Uruguay

U.S. Ambassador-designate Heide B. Fulton arrived in Uruguay

27 February, 2023 | Ambassador, Press Releases

U.S. Ambassador-designate to the Oriental Republic of Uruguay, Heide B. Fulton, arrived in Uruguay on the morning of Monday, Feb 13, 2023. Heide B. Fulton,…

One Year of War Against Ukraine

24 February, 2023 | Fundamental Freedoms, Human Rights, Key Documents, Key Officials, News, Policy, Political Affairs, Public Affairs

The following diplomatic missions present in Uruguay subscribe to this statement: Canada, European Union, France, Germany, Greece, Italy, Japan, Portugal, Romania, Spain, United Kingdom, United States

Welcome Remarks by Senior Defense Department Official Col. Brian Symon

19 February, 2023 | Key Officials, News, Press Releases, Speeches, Western Hemisphere

"We are extremely proud of this relationship, and hope to continue this partnership, and the benefits it brings the people of both our countries, for…

The USCGC Stone (WMSL 758) arrived in the Port of Montevideo, Uruguay for a scheduled visit Sunday

19 February, 2023 | Key Officials, News, Press Releases, U.S. & Uruguay, U.S. Agencies, Western Hemisphere

Stone’s second visit to Montevideo in as many years comes at an opportune time, as the United States and Uruguay mark the 70th anniversary of…

Youth Ambassadors Alumni Summit celebrates 20 years of exchange opportunities for youth

14 February, 2023 | Alumni, Education, News, Study in the U.S.

World Learning hosted the Youth Ambassadors Alumni Summit in January to celebrate the 20th anniversary of its Youth Ambassadors Program. A total of 75 alumni…

Apply now! Teaching Excellence and Achievement Program for International Teachers

14 February, 2023 | Education, English Language Learning, News, Public Affairs, Scholarships and Exchanges, Study in the U.S., Western Hemisphere

The Fulbright Teaching Excellence and Achievement Program (TEA) is an intensive non-credit, non-degree, six-week professional development program at a U.S. university, for secondary school teachers…

U.S. Senate Confirms Heide B. Fulton as U.S. Ambassador-Designate to Uruguay

14 December, 2022 | Ambassador, Key Officials, Press Releases, U.S. & Uruguay, Western Hemisphere

On December 13, the United States Senate confirmed Heide B. Fulton as the U.S. Ambassador-Designate to the Oriental Republic of Uruguay.

U.S. Supports Uruguay Navy’s Fleet Modernization with $8.69 million Protector Class Donation

18 November, 2022 | News, U.S. & Uruguay, Western Hemisphere

“The $8.69 million donation of these three modern patrol craft represent the largest single donation from the U.S. government to Uruguay in the 21st century,”…

United States and Uruguay Hold First Annual Bilateral Inter-Ministerial Dialogue

17 November, 2022 | Chargé D’Affaires, Commercial Opportunities, Doing Business in the U.S., Economic Affairs, Environment, Human Rights, News, Policy, U.S. & Uruguay

Building on an already strong bilateral partnership, the United States and Uruguay yesterday convened the first Bilateral Inter-ministerial Dialogue (ABID) focused on strengthening cooperation in…

Assistant Secretary Brian A. Nichols Visits

Assistant Secretary Brian A. Nichols Visits Montevideo and Santiago for High-Level Dialogues

15 November, 2022 | Government Offices, Key Officials, News, Policy, U.S. & Uruguay, Western Hemisphere

In Montevideo the Assistant Secretary will meet with President Luis Lacalle Pou, Foreign Minister Francisco Bustillo, and other senior Uruguayan government officials.

Overseas Voting

Ambassadors Virtual Voting Assistance Hours

6 October, 2022 | Consular Affairs, News

Ambassadors Virtual Voting Assistance Hours The Federal Voting Assistance Program (FVAP) will be hosting Virtual Voting Assistance Hours every week until Nov 4, 2022. Our…

President Biden UN Assembly 2022

Remarks by President Biden Before the 77th Session of the United Nations General Assembly

22 September, 2022 | News, President of the United States

Remarks by President Biden Before the 77th Session of the United Nations General Assembly SEPTEMBER 21, 2022 • SPEECHES AND REMARKS United Nations Headquarters New…

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