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"Consul-at-Arms II
This is the blog of pseudonymous Consul Leslie Slote of the U.S. Consulate Port Plaisance, Barclay Islands Dependent Territories, a Consular Officer and long time blogger we don't want to leave out of the list, who writes "If you're looking for gossip, for breaches of operational security or privacy, for public criticism of the declared foreign policies of the United States of America, leaks or other treasonous disloyalty, the reader is invited to look elsewhere." "
Remind me to update my sidebar.
Showing posts with label consuls. Show all posts
Showing posts with label consuls. Show all posts
Tuesday, June 7, 2011
Wednesday, September 9, 2009
SN - Ask the consul. Summer Travel
From my archive of press clippings:
Stabroek News
Ask the consul
By Stabroek staff June 25, 2009 in Daily, Features
Summer Travel
Installment Eighty – Sixth
Q: I am interested in visiting the United States this summer, how do I apply for a U.S. visitor visa?
Stabroek News
Ask the consul
By Stabroek staff June 25, 2009 in Daily, Features
Summer Travel
Installment Eighty – Sixth
Q: I am interested in visiting the United States this summer, how do I apply for a U.S. visitor visa?
Read the whole article here.
Saturday, May 23, 2009
R - U.S. consul in Bucharest, reluctant in proposing deadline to eliminate visas for Romania
Realitatea
U.S. consul in Bucharest, reluctant in proposing deadline to eliminate visas for Romania
Luni, 18 Mai 2009 18:59
Ultimul update: 18 Mai 2009 19:00
The recent visit of the Romanian foreign minister in the U.S. reopened talks on lifting visas for Romanians. Minister Cristian Diaconescu was optimistic about including Romania in the Visa Waiver program, stressing the only impediment is the high refusal rate. Diaconescu gave as a deadline to let go of visas by yearend.
Read the whole article here.
U.S. consul in Bucharest, reluctant in proposing deadline to eliminate visas for Romania
Luni, 18 Mai 2009 18:59
Ultimul update: 18 Mai 2009 19:00
The recent visit of the Romanian foreign minister in the U.S. reopened talks on lifting visas for Romanians. Minister Cristian Diaconescu was optimistic about including Romania in the Visa Waiver program, stressing the only impediment is the high refusal rate. Diaconescu gave as a deadline to let go of visas by yearend.
Read the whole article here.
Thursday, April 30, 2009
SN - Ask the Consul. Unofficial Visa Information.
From my archive of press clippings:
Stabroek News
Ask the Consul. Unofficial Visa Information.
By Stabroek staff March 26, 2009 in Daily, Features
Installment Eighty
Many advertisements in print and the Internet feature images of President Obama with claims of helping the public reach the American dream through obtaining a visa to the United States. Unless the advertisement or website is an official U.S. Government source of information, then it is a private commercial service that is designed to take your money in exchange for either information that already exists free of charge from official sources, or misinformation, or fraudulent service.
Read the whole article here.
Snippet(s):
"The only official resources for U.S. visa information are the websites of the U.S. Department of State and the U.S. Embassy. The website for the U.S. Embassy in Guyana is http://georgetown.usembassy.gov/; while the U.S. Department of State website, which includes comprehensive information on all types of visas, is http://travel.state.gov/visa/"
"Visa applicants are advised to be cautious in all dealings with private companies that claim to offer assistance in obtaining U.S. visas. If payment is requested for information from a non-governmental source, this payment is not received by the U.S. Government and in no way applies towards a visa fee or ensures issuance of a visa. In some cases, these sites may even be used to gather personal information that could result in identity fraud or theft."
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"Some companies pretending to be the U.S. Government have sought money in order to “complete” DV lottery entry forms. The only official way to apply for the DV lottery is directly through the official U.S. Department of State Website (http://travel.state.gov/visa/ , click on Diversity Visas) during a specified and limited-time registration period. Those who enter the DV lottery and are successful by being randomly selected in the drawing are notified by the Department of State’s Kentucky Consular Center by letter, NOT by e-mail. No private organization or company is authorized by the U.S. Department of State to notify DV lottery applicants of their successful entry or the next steps for processing their immigrant visa."
Stabroek News
Ask the Consul. Unofficial Visa Information.
By Stabroek staff March 26, 2009 in Daily, Features
Installment Eighty
Many advertisements in print and the Internet feature images of President Obama with claims of helping the public reach the American dream through obtaining a visa to the United States. Unless the advertisement or website is an official U.S. Government source of information, then it is a private commercial service that is designed to take your money in exchange for either information that already exists free of charge from official sources, or misinformation, or fraudulent service.
Read the whole article here.
Snippet(s):
"The only official resources for U.S. visa information are the websites of the U.S. Department of State and the U.S. Embassy. The website for the U.S. Embassy in Guyana is http://georgetown.usembassy.gov/; while the U.S. Department of State website, which includes comprehensive information on all types of visas, is http://travel.state.gov/visa/"
"Visa applicants are advised to be cautious in all dealings with private companies that claim to offer assistance in obtaining U.S. visas. If payment is requested for information from a non-governmental source, this payment is not received by the U.S. Government and in no way applies towards a visa fee or ensures issuance of a visa. In some cases, these sites may even be used to gather personal information that could result in identity fraud or theft."
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"Some companies pretending to be the U.S. Government have sought money in order to “complete” DV lottery entry forms. The only official way to apply for the DV lottery is directly through the official U.S. Department of State Website (http://travel.state.gov/visa/ , click on Diversity Visas) during a specified and limited-time registration period. Those who enter the DV lottery and are successful by being randomly selected in the drawing are notified by the Department of State’s Kentucky Consular Center by letter, NOT by e-mail. No private organization or company is authorized by the U.S. Department of State to notify DV lottery applicants of their successful entry or the next steps for processing their immigrant visa."
Saturday, March 21, 2009
JG - No significant impact to Jamicans says consulate
From my archive of press clippings:
Jamaica Gleaner
No significant impact to Jamicans says consulate
Published: Sunday February 22, 2009
Daraine Luton, Staff Reporter
THE JAMAICAN community in Antigua is not expected to be adversely affected by the clipping of the financial wings of Sir Allen Stanford, the Texan billionaire who has significant investment in the Eastern Caribbean country.
Read the whole article here.
Snippet(s):
"Septimus Rhudd, Jamaica's Consulate in Antigua and Barbuda, said that the majority of the 10,000 Jamaican nationals in Antigua should be spared the effects of the United States' (US) justice tentacles that have been lodged into Stanford's operations."
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"Stanford was served with civil documents on Thursday by US Federal Bureau of Investigation (FBI) agents, acting on the request of the US Securities and Exchange Commission (SEC), which alleged that Stanford International Bank in Antigua, acting through Houston-based investment advisers Stanford Group Co, and Stanford Capital Management sold $8 billion in certificates of deposit by promising higher returns than on typical bank CDs."
Jamaica Gleaner
No significant impact to Jamicans says consulate
Published: Sunday February 22, 2009
Daraine Luton, Staff Reporter
THE JAMAICAN community in Antigua is not expected to be adversely affected by the clipping of the financial wings of Sir Allen Stanford, the Texan billionaire who has significant investment in the Eastern Caribbean country.
Read the whole article here.
Snippet(s):
"Septimus Rhudd, Jamaica's Consulate in Antigua and Barbuda, said that the majority of the 10,000 Jamaican nationals in Antigua should be spared the effects of the United States' (US) justice tentacles that have been lodged into Stanford's operations."
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"Stanford was served with civil documents on Thursday by US Federal Bureau of Investigation (FBI) agents, acting on the request of the US Securities and Exchange Commission (SEC), which alleged that Stanford International Bank in Antigua, acting through Houston-based investment advisers Stanford Group Co, and Stanford Capital Management sold $8 billion in certificates of deposit by promising higher returns than on typical bank CDs."
Friday, March 13, 2009
UBP - US Consul Offers Clarification for Mongolians Seeking US Visas
Ulaan Baatar Post
US Consul Offers Clarification for Mongolians Seeking US Visas
Written by Administrator
Thursday, March 12, 2009.
The UB Post interviewed the United States Embassy’s Chief Consul Robert Pope regarding visa affairs of Mongolian citizens interested in traveling or working in the US.
Read the whole interview here.
US Consul Offers Clarification for Mongolians Seeking US Visas
Written by Administrator
Thursday, March 12, 2009.
The UB Post interviewed the United States Embassy’s Chief Consul Robert Pope regarding visa affairs of Mongolian citizens interested in traveling or working in the US.
Read the whole interview here.
Monday, March 2, 2009
SN - Ask the Consul
Stabroek News
Ask the Consul
By Stabroek staff February 26, 2009 in Daily, Features
Child Citizenship Act of 2000
Installment Seventy-Seven
The Child Citizenship Act of 2000 allows certain foreign-born, biological and adopted children of U.S. citizens to acquire U.S. citizenship automatically. These children did not acquire U.S. citizenship at birth, but they are granted citizenship when they enter the United States as lawful permanent residents (LPRs) in the legal care and physical custody of a U.S. citizen parent or parents.
Read the whole article here.
Ask the Consul
By Stabroek staff February 26, 2009 in Daily, Features
Child Citizenship Act of 2000
Installment Seventy-Seven
The Child Citizenship Act of 2000 allows certain foreign-born, biological and adopted children of U.S. citizens to acquire U.S. citizenship automatically. These children did not acquire U.S. citizenship at birth, but they are granted citizenship when they enter the United States as lawful permanent residents (LPRs) in the legal care and physical custody of a U.S. citizen parent or parents.
Read the whole article here.
Tuesday, January 20, 2009
re: "what do consuls eat"
The site meter got an interesting hit of off someone in New Orleans, Louisiana, who asked the question:
"what do consuls eat"
"what do consuls eat"
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