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    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.

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    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.

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    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.

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  • Secretary Kerry meets His Majesty in Washington

    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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  • 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. 

  • 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    »

  • 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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    FVAP "Gallantly Streaming" Voting Video

    Are you an U.S. citizen voting overseas? The voting process has changed, but your vote still counts. Learn how to request a ballot by watching the winner of this year’s “Gallantly Streaming” video contest hosted by the Federal Voter Assistance Program. 

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