Embassy of the United States Lima, Peru

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The Foreign Service selection process begins with online registration for the Foreign Service Written Examination. The examination is normally given each year in locations throughout the United States and overseas.  It is often held in the autumn.  The following link explains careers in the Foreign Service, gives the date of the next examination and registration deadlines, explains how to register to take the examination, and outlines how the selection process works.  http://careers.state.gov/officer/selection-process