KIMEP students at the U.S. Embassy
On June 7th , 2013 Ambassador Kenneth Fairfax welcomed 63 students from KIMEP University to the Embassy in Astana.
NASA Astronauts visit Karaganda AC
On May 12th, NASA astronauts Eric Boe, Kenneth Cockrell, Kirk Shireman, Michael Surber, and William Ehrenstrom held an exciting event at the American Corner in Karaganda.
A/S Blake at Nazarbayev University
Opening Remarks by Assistant Secretary Blake at Nazarbayev University in Kazakhstan on April 23, 2013
Embassy Highlights
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Industry Leaders Realize New Potential for Green Energy in Kazakhstan
ASTANA, KAZAKHSTAN — 20 June 2013. The 30 largest energy intensive enterprises in Kazakhstan are joining government agencies to learn new techniques for complying with the Law of the Republic of Kazakhstan on Energy Saving and Energy Efficiency Improvement. Speakers at the Central Asian Energy Efficiency Program conference presented ways to reduce energy use ..
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KIMEP students at the U.S. Embassy
On June 7th , 2013 Ambassador Kenneth Fairfax welcomed 63 students from KIMEP University to the Embassy in Astana. The KIMEP students are in Astana to intern in Parliament and other government institutions . This program gives them the opportunity to gain knowledge about the government and politics through field-trips and other hands-on experience ..
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Central Asia Craft Fair
A Central Asian Crafts Fair featuring designers and stylists from Kazakhstan, Kyrgyzstan, Tajikistan, Turkmenistan, and Uzbekistan will take place on June 12, 2013 from 11:00 to 19:00 at the Congress Hall in Astana. Ambassador Kenneth J. Fairfax will help open the ceremony with remarks and a ribbon cutting at 11:00 followed by a fashion show with some of the best designers ..
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U.S. Mission Brings WNBA Athletes for Sports Envoy Program in Kazakhstan
The U.S. Mission to Kazakhstan, in partnership with the Women’s National Basketball Association (WNBA), will bring professional basketball players and a coach from the WNBA to Kazakhstan as Sports Envoys from June 8 to 14, 2013. The Sports Envoys will meet with youth and coaches in Almaty, Astana, Akkol and Zholimbet to promote education, healthy lifestyles, teamwork ..
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U.S. Mission Brings Chef Mark Tafoya to Kazakhstan
The U.S. Mission to Kazakhstan is proud to bring Executive Chef Mark Tafoya, a New York City-based personal chef, a graduate of Yale University, and the Executive Chef and Executive Producer of the Culinary Media Network .. Video »
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Country Reports on Terrorism 2012: Kazakhstan
Overview: Kazakhstani officials continued to exhibit concern about violent extremism. Several small explosions and gun battles between security forces and suspected violent extremists kept the government on high alert, but terrorist groups have yet to mount a successful, large-scale attack in Kazakhstan. Critics claimed that official measures to counter radicalization ..
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E-Teacher Scholarship Program
The Regional English Language Office is now accepting applications for the Fall and Winter 2013 E-Teacher Scholarship Program for Kazakhstani teachers of English. Nine online distance courses offered by the University of Oregon provide graduate-level professional development to a global audience of English teachers ..
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U.S. Embassy Statement
Visa requirements for Kazakhstani citizens have not changed. Consular officers continue to consider each visa application individually, in accordance with U.S. immigration law and circumstances of each applicant. Both the U.S. Embassy in Astana and the Consulate General in Almaty continue to process visa applications on a daily basis ..
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2012 International Religious Freedom Report
The constitution provides for religious freedom; however, other laws and policies restrict religious freedom and, in practice, the government generally enforced these restrictions. The government’s respect for religious freedom did not change significantly during the year. The government generally respected the religious freedom of most registered religious ..
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NASA astronauts visit Karaganda American Corner
On May 12th, National Aeronautics and Space Administration ( NASA) astronauts Eric Boe, Kenneth Cockrell, Kirk Shireman, Michael Surber, and William Ehrenstrom held an exciting event at the American Corner in Karaganda. The astronauts presented interesting information, talked about current mission trips, and showed photos of voyages on Space Shuttle Discovery ..
News from Consular Section
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Message for U.S. Citizens: U.S. Mission Kazakhstan Air Travel Policy
This message informs U.S. citizens living or traveling in Kazakhstan that U.S. government employees are prohibited from traveling on any Kazakhstani airline operating regularly scheduled flights except Air Astana. (PDF, 82KB)
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Message for U.S. Citizens: Tax Tips for Tax Year 2012
As tax season approaches, the U.S. Mission Kazakhstan would like to provide the following comprehensive information received from the Internal Revenue Services on filing your 2012 taxes ..
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American Corners and Cultural Centers in Kazakhstan
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RELO Astana Contest
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Kazakhstani Teacher of the Month
The Regional English Language Office (RELO) in Kazakhstan seeks nominations to recognize outstanding English language educators for the 2012-2013 academic year. Nominees will be honored on the RELO homepage and at the 2013 Kazakh Teachers of English Association (KazTEA) conference. Read more.. (PDF, 300KB)
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