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From all of us at Embassy Singapore, Iniya Deepavali Valthukkal!
Location: Sakunthala's Restaurant (Dunlop Outlet)
How do you celebrate Mid-Autumn Festival in Singapore? Share your fondest memories with us in the comments.
To all who celebrate, 中秋节快乐!
The exhibition highlights the friendship, cooperation, and inspiration between the United States and Singapore since we established diplomatic relations in 1966. We invite you to take a virtual walk down memory lane as we celebrate the deep ties and continued collaboration between our two nations.
The 55 exclusive photos within the exhibition celebrate many of the shared values between the United States and Singapore with themes including Diplomatic Relations, Culture in Action, Musical Stars, Doing Business Together, Strength in Security, and a special collection of U.S. diplomat George Porter’s personal photos of Singapore from the 1960s.
This exhibition is a collaboration between U.S. Embassy Singapore and the creative team of Project Manager Hera, Writer, Curator and Researcher Yu-Mei Balasingamchow, Designer Lim Shu Min, Sound Designer Ramesh Krishnan, Musicians Munir Alsagoff and Mohamed Noor, Web Developer Mao Yuncheng, and Advisors Laura Miotto and Dr. Paul Taylor and is supported by SPH Media Limited and National Library Board.
Experience the virtual photo exhibition through this video!
As we look back on the past year, we are grateful for the progress and accomplishments that have deepened the bond between the United States and Singapore. Thank you, Singapore, for 58 years of close friendship! We look forward to a continuing partnership built on mutual values.
Watch as they discuss the common foods eaten and the traditions behind Hari Raya Puasa, a joyous celebration for Muslims in Singapore.
Together with her team, they had the crucial role of ensuring patients and healthcare workers were safe from transmissions within the hospital. She also worked on setting up vaccine clinics for COVID-19 and helped with staff vaccination. Dr. Somani is an example of the strong US-SG friendship and people-to-people ties.
This Women's History Month and every day, we recognize the resilience and determination of women around the world who continue to break glass ceilings.
#internationalwomensday #embraceequity #womenshistorymonth #pandemic #covid19 #infectiousdisease
USTR Ambassador Tai and U.S. Ambassador to Singapore Kaplan sit down with Makansutra Founder KF Seetoh over a scrumptious dinner at East Coast Lagoon Hawker Village to find out more.
Grab your food and makan with them!
USTR Ambassador Tai and U.S. Ambassador to Singapore Kaplan sit down with Makansutra Founder KF Seetoh over a scrumptious dinner at East Coast Lagoon Hawker Village to find out more.
Grab your food and makan with them!
Try guessing along and let us know how you did.
Try answering at home and let us know how you did!
For more information, please visit: ustraveldocs.com/sg/sg-niv-typedomesticemployee.html
English: youtu.be/aTHU8EaL2ak
Bahasa Melayu: youtu.be/9q4Ucqu9K8A
Tagalog: youtu.be/O2XpsCTGOh4
For more information, please visit: ustraveldocs.com/sg/sg-niv-typedomesticemployee.html
English: youtu.be/aTHU8EaL2ak
Bahasa Melayu: youtu.be/9q4Ucqu9K8A
Tagalog: youtu.be/O2XpsCTGOh4
Overview
Personal or domestic employees who are accompanying or following an employer to the United States may be eligible for B-1 visas. This category of domestic employees includes, but is not limited to, cooks, butlers, chauffeurs, housemaids, valets, footmen, nannies, au pairs, mothers' helpers, gardeners, and paid companions.
Those accompanying or following to join an employer who is a foreign diplomat or government official may be eligible for an A-3 or G-5 visa, depending upon their employer's visa status.
Qualifications
For a B-1 visa, domestic employees must demonstrate that:
- The purpose of their trip is to enter the United States for work as a domestic employee;
- They plan to remain for a specific, limited period;
- Their employer meets certain qualifications;
- They have evidence of compelling social and economic ties abroad; and
- They have a residence outside the United States as well as other binding ties that will ensure their return abroad at the end of the contract.
For more information, please visit: ustraveldocs.com/sg/sg-niv-typedomesticemployee.html
English: youtu.be/aTHU8EaL2ak
Bahasa Melayu: youtu.be/9q4Ucqu9K8A
Tagalog: youtu.be/O2XpsCTGOh4
In the third episode of #VISAnswers, find out what the Interview Waiver Program is, if you qualify, and what the common submission mistakes are that delay an applicant’s visa application.
For more information visit www.ustraveldocs.com/sg.
⏰ Apply as soon as possible
📄 Register and pay for SEVIS
📫 Check if you're eligible for the Interview Waiver Program
For more information visit www.ustraveldocs.com/sg.
We tested our Political Unit Chief Jesse Finkel’s Chinese. Will he be able to order in a hawker center? Find out in our latest #55SecondsWith video!
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#55SecondsWith is a video series in celebration of 55 years of diplomatic ties between the United States and Singapore. Get to know a little more about the people who are working to maintain and build a mutually rewarding and deeply-cherished partnership between our two countries.
As the sun sets on April 2, 2022, Muslims in Singapore welcome Ramadan.
To commemorate the beginning of a month of reflection and renewal, U.S. Embassy Singapore distributed dates courtesy of Ba'alwie Mosque to Embassy staff.
From all of us, Selamat Berpuasa and Ramadan Kareem to all our Muslim friends in Singapore.
May the Holy month of Ramadan be a safe, peaceful, and, meaningful one.
#WomenofCourage: The Courage to Challenge Conventions ⚛️🔭
For #IWD2022, we are putting the spotlight on Professor Jackie Ying, founding director of the Institute of Bioengineering and Nanotechnology at Singapore's Agency for Science, Technology and Research (A*STAR)
She is an American nanotechnology scientist who graduated from Princeton University and was inducted to Singapore Women's Hall of Fame for her contributions in science and engineering in Singapore. In 2021, she was elected as member of the prestigious National Academy of Engineering, which is one of the the highest professional distinctions accorded to an engineer.
With women making up less than 40% of the STEM workforce both in the United States and Singapore, Professor Ying is an example that women can also lead in this field. Her story also shows us how men can play an important role in shaping future women leaders in the field of STEM. #HeForShe
Listen to her inspiring story.
INTERVIEW IN FULL:
"As a woman in STEM, basically there are very few women role models. However, the women are very supportive of each other. And I will also say that there are also a lot of men who I had as professors and mentors who are wonderful in providing advice.
My father was definitely my STEM hero growing up, he will spend quite a bit of time teaching me and my brother mathematics, although he was a professor in Chinese literature.
When I was in Cooper Union, Professor John Bove brought me into doing research. And that opened a whole new possibility for me. I realized that it is not just textbook chemistry, but something that we can actually apply. It was because of him that I started pursuing research and then went on to Princeton for my graduate studies.
I subsequently became a professor at MIT. MIT was a wonderful place, it allowed us to have the possibility to pursue scientific research that has exciting practical applications.
I choose to pursue a career in scientific research, because this is something that you can make a tremendous impact to society. We are doing a lot of research that I'm very excited about. One of the most exciting things is to work on developing new materials that can be used for delivering drugs to the targeted organ, to the targeted cells for treating cancer or for treating infectious diseases."
For the women and girls who are interested in STEM, I very much encourage you to do research internships at the national labs, at the universities, and also in companies, including startups. This is a very interesting way of finding out how the textbook curriculum, get translated into something that can help us solve many different complex problems in society."
With #SuperBowlLVI right around the corner, you may be itching to get in on the American football action. The Singapore American Football League (SAFL) - Home of American Football in Singapore coaches young players interested in the sport and nurtures the skills, strengths, and habits necessary to play the game.
Watch the video to learn how coaches and players tackle their passion for American football!
From all of us at U.S. Embassy Singapore, 恭喜发财!
Translation: wishes of prosperity.
We've put our Marine Corps Attaché Lieutenant Colonel Doug Krugman's knowledge of Singapore drill commands to the test. Will he pass?
⭐Interesting trivia⭐
✅The U.S. Marine Corps was established 246 years ago as a naval infantry and it has since evolved into a fully integrated combined armed forces. The U.S. Marines regularly participate in joint exercises with Singapore. For the first time in 2021, they conducted an integrated training with the fighter aircraft F-35B and The Republic of Singapore Air Force over the South China Sea.
✅Semper Fidelis, Latin for "Always Faithful" is the motto of every Marine. It reflects their steadfast commitment to their duty and loyalty to their fellow Marines.
#USSG55
Try the recipe here: sg.usembassy.gov/thanksgiving-apple-pies
In celebration of Thanksgiving and the 55th anniversary of U.S.-Singapore diplomatic ties, we teamed up with @CIAChef (Singapore) to create a unique #USSG55 "Salted Egg Yolk and Apple-Roselle Pie."
Try the recipe here: sg.usembassy.gov/thanksgiving-apple-pies
What pies will you have this Thanksgiving? Let us know in the comments below! Happy Thanksgiving!
U.S. Embassy Singapore is launching a virtual photo exhibition highlighting the friendship between the United States and Singapore to celebrate the 55th anniversary of the U.S.-Singapore diplomatic relations. Take a journey through time and relive the moments that make the U.S. - Singapore partnership special.
Visit the #USSG55 Virtual Photo Exhibition - From Sea to Shining Sea: 55 Years of U.S.-Singapore Relations in Photos at https://www.USSG55inphotos.com for exclusive photos and interactive activities.
How does Public Affairs Officer Carrie Lee connect Singaporeans with American Olympians, astronauts, and even Star Wars fans? Find out in this latest episode of #55SecondsWith.
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And to show their appreciation for the cleaning aunties and uncles at Temasek Polytechnic, the students packed and distributed the food to Project BECAUS (Befriending Elderly Cleaning Aunties & Uncles of Singapore), a community that was started to create greater awareness, acknowledgment, and appreciation for these unsung heroes in society.
U.S. Embassy Singapore is proud to partner Culinary Institute of America (Singapore) and Project BECAUS for this scrumptious and meaningful project. #USSG55
2021 is also the 55th anniversary of 🇺🇸🇸🇬 diplomatic relations and we look forward to further enhancing our ties in security cooperation, economic prosperity, and people-to-people ties.
You can follow the latest updates on the Vice President's trip on our digital platforms.
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Over the past 75 years, Fulbrighters all over the world have been creating change and making a positive impact in their communities. In this video, we highlight Singaporean Fulbright alumni who have made a difference in the fields of healthcare, the arts, education, government, and society.
Professor Tommy Koh is Ambassador-at-Large at Singapore's Ministry of Foreign Affairs. A veteran diplomat, he was Singapore's Permanent Representative to the United Nations, Ambassador to the United States, and Chief Negotiator for the U.S.-Singapore Free Trade Agreement.
Find out how Professor Koh's Fulbright experience opened doors for him in his diplomatic career and led to a lifelong friendship with the United States.
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The ACE video series showcases American companies that have outstanding corporate social responsibility initiatives; high standards for quality, reliability, and partnership; produce innovative products and services; and employ and train exceptional individuals. ACE is brought to you by U.S. Embassy Singapore and the U.S.-ASEAN Business Council. #AmericanCorporateExcellence
Culinary students from Nanyang Polytechnic, Republic Polytechnic, Temasek Polytechnic, and the Culinary Institute of America (Singapore) did not know the box of chocolates they were going to get when they attended a masterclass to learn the fine techniques of chocolate-making. The students explored various U.S. - Singapore combinations of flavors before the class and were selected based on their thoughtful insights on how the flavor profiles can work #BetterTogether.
These unique flavor combinations inspired by American and Singaporean tastes were cooked up by Chef Saverio Busato from the Culinary Institute of America (Singapore) to celebrate 55 years of diplomatic ties between our two countries. And just like how the U.S.-Singapore relationship has grown from strength to strength, the unique flavor combinations in the chocolates simply work #BetterTogether. #USSG55
Which one would you try?
0:30 - Ceremony starts
0:36 - Marine Security Guard Detachment Color Guard march-in
1:33 - Remarks by Chargé d'Affaires Rafik Mansour, U.S. Embassy Singapore
5:31 - Singapore National Anthem, performed by Inclusive Arts Movement (I.AM)
6:55 - Remarks by Mr. Zaqy Mohamad, Senior Minister of State, Ministry of Defence & Ministry of Manpower, Singapore
10:28 - U.S. National Anthem, performed by Inclusive Arts Movement (I.AM)
12:09 - Marine Security Guard Detachment Color Guard march-out
12:55 - Ceremony ends
Victor is currently an Adjunct Senior Fellow at the S. Rajaratnam School of International Studies. He was previously the Head of Department of Geography at the National University of Singapore, as well as the Director of the Office of Alumni Affairs. His research interests include environmental and climate change, sustainable development, and geography and geopolitics in Southeast Asia.
Victor spent a few years in the United States pursuing graduate education through the Fulbright Program. Find out how his experience impacted the work he does today, and how a small linguistic difference between the United States and Singapore made for a humorous cultural learning opportunity!
#YSEALI #YSEALIFutureWorkforce
Liza Lin is an award-winning technology correspondent with the @Wall Street Journal. Before applying for the Fulbright program, Liza worked as a journalist for almost 10 years with media outlets such as @Bloomberg and @Singapore Press Holdings.
Find out how Liza’s Fulbright experience helped her achieve greater heights in journalism!
The U.S. Embassy Singapore-ITE Alumni Mentoring Program strengthens relationships with alumni of U.S. government exchanges while providing role models and building resilience in young Singaporeans.
U.S. Embassy Singapore is proud to support the development of future leaders and we hope the program will prove helpful to them in achieving their future goals.
Check out Chargé d'Affaires Rafik Mansour's opening remarks for the launch.
#USIteAMP