U.S. Department of State

The U.S. Department of State is the U.S. federal government's principal foreign affairs agency, responsible for advancing American foreign policy through diplomacy, advocacy, and assistance to protect U.S. security, prosperity, and democratic values abroad. It operates through the Foreign Service, Civil Service, and USAID, managing bilateral relations, economic policy, human rights initiatives, visa issuance, and oversight of foreign missions in the United States.