Search Results for keywords:"U.S. State Department"

Found 2 results
Skip to main content

Search Results: keywords:"U.S. State Department"

  • Type:Notice
    Citation:86 FR 174
    Reading Time:about 18 minutes

    The document is an annual report on actions taken under the Global Magnitsky Human Rights Accountability Act by the U.S. to address serious human rights abuses and corruption worldwide. It highlights the designation of 243 foreign individuals and entities involved in such activities, leading to the blocking of their U.S.-based assets and imposing economic sanctions. Key targets included officials from China, South Sudan, Uganda, and Russia, among others, who have been identified for severe human rights violations or corrupt practices. The report also details efforts to collaborate with other countries, like the UK and EU, in adopting similar sanctions measures.

    Simple Explanation

    The U.S. government made a report about how they are punishing people and companies from other countries who did really bad things, like hurting people or stealing money. They blocked these people from using their money in the U.S. and tried to get other countries to do the same.

  • Type:Rule
    Citation:86 FR 10453
    Reading Time:about 18 minutes

    The Department of State has issued a final rule that updates the criteria for issuing "diplomatic type" or "official type" visas, aiming to better align with U.S. laws and international travel practices. This rule expands the previous definition of passports by including non-national travel documents, such as those from organizations like the United Nations, as potential equivalents to diplomatic passports. It also clarifies the categories of individuals who can receive these visas, making distinctions to avoid confusion between visa types and classifications. These changes ensure that the visa issuance process for diplomatic, official, and regular types is consistent and transparent.

    Simple Explanation

    The U.S. government made a new rule about who can get special visas for doing important jobs from other countries. They also said that some special travel papers, like ones from big organizations, can be used just like passports.