May 17 is IDAHO Day !
17 May 2013 - The International Day Against Homophobia and Transphobia (IDAHO) is celebrated on May 17 each year, the day when homosexuality was removed from the World Health Organization’s International Classification of Diseases in 1990
Vote in our Space Camp Contest !
14 May 2013 - Four London kids have reached the final in our competition to invent something new to advance space travel. Here's YOUR chance to vote for a winner! (via Facebook)
Climate Change was Focal Point of Arctic Summit
15 May 2013 - The Arctic Council presides over one of the Earth’s coldest places, but warming of the Arctic and the overall planetary trend of climate change were the dominant topics as the council met in Kiruna, Sweden.
Obama, Cameron on G8 Summit, Regional Issues
13 May 2013 - British Prime Minister Cameron met with President Obama at the White House to discuss trade and economic cooperation, Syria, countering terrorism and priorities for the upcoming G8 Summit in Northern Ireland.
Demonstrating American Football
26 April 2013 - We had a great time with NFL's Myron Rolle and our friends at Harris Academy in Peckham on Thursday. Bobby Adelson Jr., Cultural Attaché at the American Embassy in London finds out what a real American football tackle is!
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Lough Erne in County Fermanagh, N.I.
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President Obama
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NATO
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Announcing the SelectUSA Investment Summit 2013
29 April 2013 - The SelectUSA Investment Summit will be the first of its kind, connecting businesses and investors from around the world with economic development organizations from across the country in an effort to promote investment in the United States. Details on BuyUSA.gov »
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Mark Wahlberg returns to high school
26 April 2013 - Actor Mark Wahlberg visited T.C. Williams High School in Alexandria yesterday to encourage students to stay in school. Read more on our Education blog »
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U.S. Embassy for Kids - Easter newsletter
26 March 2013 - The Easter issue of the Kids Newsletter! Read the newsletter (PDF) »
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Worldwide Caution from the Bureau of Consular Affairs
18 February 2013 - The Department of State has issued this Worldwide Caution to update information on the continuing threat of terrorist actions and violence against U.S. citizens and interests throughout the world. Read the travel alert »
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New USCIS Immigrant Fee to be implemented
16 January 2013 - Effective February 1, 2013, all individuals issued immigrant visas overseas must pay a $165.00 USCIS Immigrant Fee before traveling to the United States. Read more »
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Beware of Diversity Visa (DV) Scams on the Internet
31 August 2012 - The U.S. Embassy in London has received thousands of enquiries from people who are victims of scams involving the Diversity Immigrant Visa (DV) Program, also known as the visa lottery. The U.S. government NEVER contacts visa lottery winners by email. More: »
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The New U.S. Embassy London
In 2017, the American Embassy will move to Nine Elms in Wandsworth. Announcements, events to-date and images can be found on our New Embassy page. »
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Doing business with the UK For American companies
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Commercial Service UK (CSUK)
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Invest in the U.S.A. For British companies
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National Export Initiative (NEI)
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Before attempting to register under the Electronic System for Travel Authorization (ESTA), please first check your eligibility to travel under the Visa Waiver Program.