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Changes for All Visa Applicants

 
 We are pleased to announce that Mission Turkey, including both Embassy Ankara and Consulate General Istanbul, will introduce improved visa processing arrangements on December 19, 2012, which will make the entire process of making visa appointments, paying visa fees, and receiving documents easier and cheaper for our applicants.
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  • 2012 White House Holidays
    2012 White House Holidays

    First Lady Michelle Obama: “This year’s theme is ‘Joy to All.’ It celebrates the many joys of the holiday seasons: the joy of giving and service to others; the joy of sharing our blessings with one another; and, of course, the joy of welcoming our friends and families as guests into our homes over these next several weeks.” 

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    Increasing Sanctions Against Iranian Nuclear Proliferation Networks

    (December 13) The Secretaries of State and Treasury have imposed sanctions on seven Iranian private sector companies and five individuals for proliferating weapons of mass destruction pursuant to Executive Order (E.O.) 13382 

  • Trace Effects
    Trace Effects - A video game for learning American English and culture

    A collaborative English language video game experience for students ages 12-16. Learn English and explore American culture through puzzles, games, and adventures in an interactive world.  Trailer »

  • Deputy Secretary William Burns speaks with British Foreign Secretary William Hague in Morocco. Burns said Syria's opposition can offer a "true alternative" to the "dictatorial and divisive" Assad regime
    U.S. Recognizes Syrian Opposition

    (December 12) Deputy Secretary William Burns speaks with British Foreign Secretary William Hague in Morocco. Burns said Syria's opposition can offer a "true alternative" to the "dictatorial and divisive" Assad regime. 

  • Secretary Clinton
    U.S. NATO Alliance

    Secretary Clinton: "The alliance has made great strides, and we’ve seen, just in the past 24 hours, how much ground member-states can cover when we are working together."   Video »

  • Sceretary of State Hillary R. Clinton
    Regarding Significant Reductions of Iranian Crude Oil Purchases

    The United States and the international community remain committed to maintaining pressure on the Iranian regime until it fully addresses concerns about its nuclear program. That’s why today I am pleased to announce that China, India, Malaysia, Republic of Korea, Singapore, South Africa, Sri Lanka, Turkey, and Taiwan have again qualified for an exception to sanctions outlined in Section 1245 of the National Defense Authorization Act (NDAA) for Fiscal Year 2012, based on additional reductions in the volume of their crude oil purchases from Iran.  

  • Francisco Sánchez, Under Secretary of Commerce for International Trade.
    Trade Mission Advances U.S.-Turkey Economic Relationship

    Washington — U.S. Under Secretary of Commerce for International Trade Francisco Sánchez on December 7 concluded a weeklong trade mission to Turkey with representatives from 18 U.S. companies in the aerospace and defense sectors. The trade mission helped participating companies identify opportunities in Turkey for increased U.S. exports and for potential partnerships with Turkish companies, the Department of Commerce said.  Video »

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