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Consulate vs. Embassy: Explaining the Differences

Have you ever wondered about the difference between an embassy and a consulate? You’re not alone. While they’re both important diplomatic outposts, they’re actually quite different.  Embassies and consulates are both crucial, but they’re not identical entities. These institutions serve as a country’s official representation abroad, but their functions, locations, and operational scopes are distinctly

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What’s the Difference Between a U.S. National and a U.S. Citizen?

U.S. citizens are also considered to be U.S. nationals. U.S. law defines a national as “a person owing permanent allegiance to a state.” Since citizens owe allegiance to the United States, they are both U.S. citizens and U.S. nationals. However, it’s possible to be a national but NOT a citizen. What does this mean, especially

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