International Day against Homophobia
17 May 2012 - The International Day Against Homophobia, held yearly on May 17, is a rallying event offering an opportunity for people to get together and reach out to one another. (AP Photo)
U.S. Expands Program for International Students
14 May 2012 - The department said the action builds on a series of administrative reforms designed to increase the department's commitment to attracting international students.
Secretary Clinton Welcomes Northern Ireland Leaders
19 March 2012 - Secretary Clinton, First Minister of Northern Ireland Robinson, and Deputy First Minister of Northern Ireland McGuiness at the State Department in Washington D.C.
Ambassador Susman in Belfast
19 January 2012 - Speaker of the Northern Ireland Assembly and Chair of the All-Party Group on the USA, William Hay MLA (centre), welcomes the Ambassador to Parliament Buildings. Acting Consul-General Kevin Roland is on left. (Photo: N. Ireland Assembly)
DCM Barbara Stephenson in Belfast
15, 16 September 2011 - Deputy Chief of Mission Barbara Stephenson visited Northern Ireland and met with a range of people across civic society including many of our exchange program alumni.
More News from the Consulate
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Worldwide Worldwide Caution from the Bureau of Consular Affairs
24 January 2012 - The Department of State alerts U.S. citizens of the potential for anti-U.S. actions following the disruption of a plot, linked to Iran, to commit a significant terrorist act in the U.S. Read the travel alert »
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U.S. Elections: The Road to the White House
04 January 2011 - How does the American presidential election work? This video explains the start of the process, picking the candidates. Watch the video »
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True Leaders Are Active Global Citizens
19 January 2012 - Ambassador Susman's op-ed in today's Irish News. The Ambassador is on a two-day visit to Northern Ireland where he will meet business and political leaders as well as students at Queen’s University. Read more »
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Education Matters!
If you are interested in Education, take a look at the Embassy's Education Matters! blog and post a comment. View the blog »
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Visit of Deputy Chief of Mission Barbara Stephenson
15 - 16 September 2011 Deputy Chief of Mission Barbara Stephenson visited Northern Ireland and met with a range of people across civic society including many of our exchange program alumni. Read more »
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Linen Hall Library ‘Pictures’ America
01 September 2011- The Linen Hall Library, in cooperation with the U.S. Consulate in Belfast, is hosting Picturing America, an exhibition portraying masterpieces of American art that depict iconic people, places, and moments in American history. Read more »
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New J-1 Visa Website
01 June 2011 - The State Department Bureau of Educational and Cultural Affairs has launched a new website dedicated to the J-1 Visa Exchange Visitor Program. This new website is at http://j1visa.state.gov »
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