Georgia Military and Overseas Voters!
On Tuesday, August 10, 2010 Georgia will hold general primary runoff elections for various federal, state, and local offices. In order to see what offices may be included in the runoff for your voting jurisdiction, you may access a sample ballot through the Georgia Secretary of State website at: www.sos.georgia.gov/MVP.
Use the Federal Write-In Absentee [...]
Military and Overseas Voters, Submit your Ballot Request for the General Election!
All States, Three Territories and the District of Columbia will hold General Elections on November 2, 2010. Puerto Rico will not be holding an election this cycle.
Register and Request Your Ballot Now!
All members of the U.S. Uniformed Services, their family members and citizens residing outside the U.S. who have not registered or requested an absentee [...]
American Citizen Services – Helping Americans in the UK
Every year American Citizen Services (ACS) at the Embassy in London deal with thousands of requests for assistance from American citizens here in the UK.
• For the 2009 financial year, ACS handled 34,560 passport applications and registered 4,224 Americans born in the UK. ACS assisted families in 234 cases where an American had died [...]
New Consular Fee Schedule from July 13th 2010
On July 13, 2010 fees for many Consular Services will change including passports, extra passport pages, Consular Reports of Birth Abroad (CRBA), notarials and other consular services. Please click here for the new schedule of Consular fees that will be implemented on July 13.
Please note that applications by mail for passport renewals or extra [...]
Voting Absentee – Why wait to register?
State and mid-term Federal elections will take place on November 2, 2010.
Embassy London encourages all Americans residing in the United Kingdom who wish to vote in these elections to register early. Instructions are available on our website, http://london.usembassy.gov/cons_new/acs/scs/voting.html, and on the
Federal Voting Assistance Program website, www.fvap.gov.
America Has A New Leading Lady
There’s a new leading lady topping the A-list. Her name is Emma.
Among all girls born in the United States last year, Emma was the most popular name. Isabella was second. Emily, which had been the most popular girl’s name for 12 years, was third.
The top boy’s name is Jacob for the 10th year in a [...]
I Have Questions About Renouncing My U.S. Citizenship
Q: I have questions about renouncing my U.S. citizenship. Who can I speak to about this?
A: Please send an email detailing your questions directly to londonpassports@state.gov.
For more information regarding renunciation of U.S. citizenship, you may also wish to consult the U.S. Department of State’s guidance.
U.S. Citizenship – Rights and Responsibilities
There are many people in the United Kingdom who posses U.S. citizenship but may have never lived in the United States before. American citizenship comes with certain rights and responsibilities that every citizen should be aware of. As a U.S. citizen abroad, you should be aware that certain responsibilities are requirements of all U.S. citizens, [...]
Selective Service Registration
What is The Selective Service System?
The Selective Service System is an independent agency [...]
Can My Spouse Obtain A U.S. Passport Or Citizenship Through Marriage?
Q: Can my spouse obtain a U.S. passport or citizenship through marriage?
A: A U.S. citizen cannot transmit citizenship to a spouse. Your spouse would be required to apply for an immigrant visa and reside in the United States as a lawful permanent resident (LPR). An application for naturalization can be made to the Department of [...]
