Wreath-Laying for International Human Rights Day
On December, 10, the International Day of Human Rights, the Organization for Justice and Peace organized a wreath/flower laying at the Human Rights monument.
ProHealth launches HIV DVD 'Mirroring role models'
ProHealth Foundation, a Surinamese health NGO, together with NAKS, a Surinamese cultural organization, launched a U.S. funded DVD entitled 'Mirroring Role Models' on Friday, December 16.
Cycling Through Suriname
On October 18, 19, 20, and 21, U.S. Ambassador John R. Nay and Peace Corps Director George Like made a bicycle tour of villages hosting Peace Corps volunteers posted in eastern Suriname.
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"Violence and Discrimination Against the LGBT Community in the Caribbean"
The U.S. Embassy in Paramaribo gathered together about 40 representatives of LGBT, education and religious organizations for a discussion on December 7 about Lesbian, Gay, Bisexual, and Transgender issues in the Caribbean.
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International Day for World’s Indigenous People
On Thursday, July 28, to mark the International Day for World’s Indigenous People (August 9), the U.S. Embassy sponsored a viewing of the film, “Bury My Heart at Wounded Knee.”
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USA Trade Fair for better ‘green’ relations Suriname and U.S.
With the launch of the theme ‘Going Green for Better Business,’ Amcham will be the first business organization to commit itself to a green business program for environmental conservation and preservation.
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After Hours Contact Information
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Worldwide Caution
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Visa Waiver Program
The U.S. Department of Homeland Security (DHS) will introduce a fee for Electronic System of Travel Authorization (ESTA) beginning September 8, 2010.
News From the Consular Section
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Important notice on I-130, petitions for alien relative
Effective August 15, 2011, petitioners residing overseas will no longer be able to routinely file Forms I-130, Petitions for Alien Relative, with U.S. Embassies and Consulates except in locations where U.S. Citizenship and Immigration Services (USCIS) has a public counter presence within the Embassy or Consulate. More »
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Register with our Embassy if you are in Suriname or French Guyana
If you are going to live or visit Suriname, please take the time to tell our Embassy about your trip. If you enroll, we can keep you up to date with important safety and security announcements. It will also help your friends and family get in touch with you in an emergency.
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How to apply for a U.S. Visa
Individuals who wish to travel to the United States for a temporary period of time need a visa. Tourist visas, business visas, student visas, are all examples of nonimmigrant visas
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Consular Report of Birth Abroad (CRBA)
The Department of State is pleased to announce the introduction of a redesigned Consular Report of Birth Abroad (CRBA, or Form FS-240). The redesigned CRBA, which is an official record confirming that a child born abroad to a U.S. citizen parent or parents acquired U.S. citizenship at birth and serves as proof of citizenship, has been updated with a variety of state-of-the-art security features to help prevent fraud and identity theft.
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U.S. Passport Applications
All American Citizens applying for U.S. passports in Suriname or French Guiana must appear before a Consular Officer at the U.S. Embassy in Paramaribo, Suriname. We provide services to all American Citizens by appointment only on Mondays and Wednesdays, unless there is an emergency. Click here for Appointment »
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