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Date: 11/05/2013 Description: North Dakota state seal © Public Domain
Date: 11/05/2013 Description: North Dakota state flag © Public Domain

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U.S. Sen. Heidi Heitkamp is an alumna of one of the Department’s flagship international exchange programs, the American Council of Young Political Leaders. More»

For about a 1% investment of the Federal budget, the State Department yields a large return for the American people by advancing U.S. national security, promoting our economic interests, providing services, and reaffirming our country’s exceptional role in the world. Read on to learn how the work of the Department benefits this state’s residents.

North Dakota

  • Jobs and Diplomacy

    • In partnership with agencies across the federal government, the Department of State advances U.S. trade policy objectives by opening new export and job opportunities for American businesses and workers through trade initiatives. In North Dakota, approximately 32,000 U.S. jobs were supported by goods exports (2014) and foreign direct investment supported 15,000 U.S. jobs (2013). This resulted in $3.9 billion in goods exports from North Dakota (2015). (EB) More»

    • The Bureau of International Narcotics and Law Enforcement Affairs (INL) contributed more than $98,000 to the North Dakota economy through contracts and federal grants that directly supported INL missions. (INL) More»

    • North Dakota hosted foreign physicians, teachers, camp counselors, au pairs and others as part of work and study-based international exchange visitor programs. (ECA) More»

    • Serving as a Department of State Trainee program host, the owner of North Dakota-based Healthy Oilseeds has expanded into 12 different markets with the majority of sales coming from overseas. (ECA) More»

    • The New York Foreign Press Center hosted 16 journalists on a tour to Bismark and Dickinson to learn about the energy sector. (PA) More»

    • Click here for more information about Department career recruitment events in North Dakota. (HR)

  • Education

    • Four Scholars and Students from North Dakota were awarded Fulbright Scholarships (ECA) More»

    • Diplomat-in-Residence (Robert Neus): Diplomats in Residence (DIRs) are career Foreign Service Officers located throughout the U.S. who provide guidance and advice to students, professionals and the community about Department careers. (HR) More»

    • Chemical engineering student exchange and cooperation between the University of North Dakota and North-West University in South Africa. Partnerships with universities abroad help U.S. institutions strengthen their programs, promote opportunities for students and faculty and enhance their global presence. (AF) More»

    • 154 exchange visitors from overseas visited North Dakota and 89 North Dakota residents travelled overseas as part of the Department’s educational and cultural exchange funded programs. (ECA) More»

    • 27 Brazilian students attended North Dakota State University through the Brazil Scientific Mobility Program. This program is funded by the Brazilian government and the private sector and sends 101,000 Brazilian university students of science, technology, engineering, and mathematics to study and conduct research abroad. The U.S. is a priority destination for scholarship recipients, and the program strengthens U.S. and Brazilian institutional partnerships, develops a workforce prepared for 21st century opportunities, and contributes to long-term economic growth for both countries. (WHA) More»

  • Partnerships

    • Refugee Arrivals in 2015: 518. The Department works with nine domestic nongovernmental organizations, which place refugees in over 300 affiliated offices in roughly 180 communities around the country. These local offices work closely with community partners, congregations, volunteers, and state and local officials to provide a successful start for refugees rebuilding their lives. Refugee communities have historically enhanced the economic dynamism and cultural vitality of our nation. Refugees contribute to the United States in numerous ways, including by starting businesses and joining the U.S. military. (PRM) More»

    • The Department of State facilitates the North Dakota National Guard’s State Partnership Program with Togo, founded in 2014. (PM) More»

    • The Department facilitates the North Dakota National Guard State Partnership Program with Ghana founded in 2004. (PM) More»

    • The Department of State facilitates the North Dakota National Guard’s State Partnership Program with Benin, founded in 2014. (PM) More»

  • Travel and Security

    • Total Passports Issued in Fiscal Year 2015: 29,683. (CA) More»

    • 53 Passport Application Acceptance Facilities. (CA) More»

    • Number of overseas adoptions for North Dakota families in Fiscal Year 2014: 13. The Office of Children's Issues plays an active role in the intercountry adoption process. Its work is dedicated to assisting parents as they seek to provide a home to orphans abroad. (CA) More»

    • Diplomatic Security Chicago Field Office serves North Dakota: Diplomatic Security has offices throughout the United States staffed with special agents and contract investigators, who conduct criminal, counterterrorism and background investigations. Agents assigned to field and resident offices assist in providing support to the protection of the Secretary of State, the U.S. Ambassador to the United Nations, and visiting foreign dignitaries. Liaison with federal and local law enforcement, foreign mission personnel, local officials, and the private sector complements their major responsibilities. (DS) More»