Secretary Kerry:21st Century Pacific Partnership
A speech by Secretary Kerry on a 21st Century Pacific Partnership, Monday, April 15, 2013, Tokyo Institute of Technology, Tokyo, Japan.
Ambassador Shields on World Aids Day
On behalf of the U.S. Embassy in Bandar Seri Begawan, I would like to acknowledge World AIDS Day and to take the opportunity to express support for people who are living with the disease and to remember those who have lost their lives.
Mural Celebrates the Inclusion of Everyone
Ambassador Shields joins in the creation of a community mural project celebrating the worth and usefulness of all people.
Secretary Kerry meets His Majesty in WA
On March 11, 2013, Secretary of State John Kerry met with His Majesty Sultan of Brunei in Washington D.C.
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News from the Embassy
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IRS Reminds Those With Foreign Assets of U.S. Tax Obligations
The Internal Revenue Service reminds U.S. citizens and resident aliens, including those with dual citizenship who have lived or worked abroad during all or part of 2012, that they may have a U.S. tax liability and a filing requirement in 2013
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2012 Brunei Darussalam Human Rights Report
This report assesses human rights conditions around the globe in 2012. The internal political and social dynamics of each country are different, but the quest for dignity, greater economic opportunity, and a stake in their country’s political future remain powerful driving forces for men and women across the region. The 2012 Brunei Darussalam report assesses human rights conditions in the country.
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New Hours for Routine U.S. Citizen Services
Appointments are required for all routine U.S. citizen services such as passport service, reports of birth abroad, and notarizations of documents at the U.S. Embassy in Bandar Seri Begawan.
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New USCIS Immigrant Fee to be Implemented
Effective February 1, 2013, all individuals issued immigrant visas overseas must pay a $165.00 USCIS Immigrant Fee before traveling to the U.S. Only prospective adoptive parents whose child(ren) is/are entering the U.S. under either the Orphan or Hague Process, Iraqi and Afghan special immigrants who were employed by the U.S. government, returning residents, and those issued K visas are exempt from the new fee.
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2012 Global Entrepreneurship Summit
The third annual Global Entrepreneurship Summit (GES) provides a unique opportunity to highlight economic growth through entrepreneurship in the Muslim world and its untapped potential for job creation. »
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Transcending Culture and Space: Community Mural Project
The Embassy sponsored project is a concept of 2 American artists, Dr Martie Geigher Ho and Dr. Kong Ho in Brunei Darussalam. Follow the progress of the travelling mural by visiting the Facebook page - facebook.com/CommunityArtProject »
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New IRS Form For Overseas Taxpayers
The Form 8938 (Statement of Specified Foreign Financial Assets) should be filed by taxpayers with specific types and amounts of foreign financial assets or foreign accounts. It is important for taxpayers to determine whether they are subject to this new requirement because the law imposes significant penalties for failing to comply. More information and instructions available on IRS website.
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