Stay Safe During The Holidays

Stay Safe During The Holidays

Tips for you and your family to reduce the risk of becoming a victim of crime over the upcoming festive period.
With any downturn in the economy there is always a rise in crime – and theft and burglary are crimes that are the most common in the run up to the Holidays. Our office [...]

November 30th, 2009 by AmericanCitizenServices 
YouTube: Scamnet – Lonely Hearts Scam Division

YouTube: Scamnet – Lonely Hearts Scam Division

Tom Consul and Joe Tuesday investigate the latest scam using the internet. U.S. Embassy London also offer advice on how to avoid being a victim of a scam.
If you or someone you know has been the victim of a scam, please visit our website for more information on how to report it: http://london.usembassy.gov/cons_new/acs/scs/internet_scams.html

October 30th, 2009 by American Citizen Services 
What Is A “Warden”?

What Is A “Warden”?

Q: What is a ‘Warden’?
A: Each U.S. post abroad has a network of volunteers in the community who live, work, study, or socialize with large groups of Americans. These volunteers, called “wardens” – aptly named after WWII air raid wardens – help us spread messages to the American community. Because of their close [...]

October 22nd, 2009 by American Citizen Services 
Am I Eligible for UK Citizenship?

Am I Eligible for UK Citizenship?

Q: I was born in the UK and now live in the United States. Am I eligible for UK citizenship?
A: The U.S. Embassy in London can only definitively answer questions regarding U.S. citizenship eligibility.**  For information regarding UK citizenship, please visit one of the links below.
· The British Embassy in the United States’ FAQs [...]

September 30th, 2009 by AmericanCitizenServices 
My Friend Needs Help!

My Friend Needs Help!

Q: My friend just contacted me on Facebook saying that they’re stranded in London and need money urgently. Is there anything you can do to help them?
A: You should tell your friend to contact the Embassy directly. We can be reached by email at SCSLondon@state.gov , or by telephone to 020 7499 9000 (24hrs). We [...]

September 29th, 2009 by AmericanCitizenServices 
American Victims of Crime Overseas

American Victims of Crime Overseas

The Bureau of Consular Affairs, Overseas Citizens Services is committed to assisting American citizens who become victims of crime while traveling, working, or residing abroad. Government officials, known as consuls or consular officers, at embassies and consulates in nearly 250 cities throughout the world are responsible for assisting U.S. citizens who may be traveling, [...]

September 9th, 2009 by AmericanCitizenServices 
What Is the Special Consular Services (SCS) Unit?

What Is the Special Consular Services (SCS) Unit?

The Special Consular Services (SCS) unit of the American Citizen Services (ACS) branch of the U.S. Embassy in London provides a variety of emergency and non-emergency services to Americans in England and Wales. We visit Americans in jail, assist families and friends following the death of a U.S. citizen loved one, offer help to U.S. [...]

September 8th, 2009 by AmericanCitizenServices 
Debit Card Fraud

Debit Card Fraud

Debit card fraud is a growing problem that can affect American citizens living both in the United States and abroad. In fact, the U.S. Embassy in London frequently receives reports of U.S. citizens in the United Kingdom who have been victims of debit card fraud originating in the United States.
For example, one U.S. citizen checked [...]

September 1st, 2009 by AmericanCitizenServices 
Selective Service Registration

Selective Service Registration

What is The Selective Service System?
The Selective Service System is an independent agency [...]

August 28th, 2009 by AmericanCitizenServices 
Rescheduling Your Appointment Due to H1N1 Flu Virus

Rescheduling Your Appointment Due to H1N1 Flu Virus

If you have an American citizen service appointment or visa appointment and you are experiencing flu-like symptoms which you believe may be related to the H1N1 Flu, please do not come to the U.S. Embassy, London. We will provide priority re-scheduling of your appointment should you need to cancel for this reason as follows:-
• To reschedule [...]

August 26th, 2009 by AmericanCitizenServices