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 [...]
Frequently Asked Questions – Census 2010
Census 2010
The U.S. Census counts every resident in the United States, and is required by the Constitution to take place every 10 years.
Here are some frequently asked questions, regarding the 2010 Census…
Q: Do Americans residing overseas need to submit information to the U.S. Census Bureau for the 2010 Census?
A: No.
Q: If I’m an American citizen, why am I [...]
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 [...]
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
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 [...]
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 [...]
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 [...]
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. [...]
What Is The Foreign Earned Income (FEI) Exclusion?
Q: What is the foreign earned income (FEI) exclusion?
A: Central to the tax rules for certain filers of US tax returns who live and work abroad is the ability to exclude up to $85,700 of earned income annually. Earned income that may be excluded means wages, salaries, professional fees, and other compensation received for personal [...]
Interested In An Internship In The UK?
Interested in an internship in the UK? BUNAC (British Universities North American Club) has launched a new “Intern in Britain” program. Follow this link for more information: http://www.bunac.org/usa/interninbritain/
