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Silent Bid Sale at the Consulate February 12, 2010                   

HARVARD in
HAMILTON for HABITAT  IV

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Harvard in Hamilton for Habitat IV

The American Consulate General will conduct a  computer equipment “Silent Bid’ Sale. Items include PCs (without hard drives or memory), printers, monitors (flat screen), etc.  The sale will be held at the American Consulate General, 16 Middle Road, Devonshire, on Friday, February 12, 2010 between 9 am and 2 pm.  Collection of items will be on Saturday, February 13, 2010, between 9 am and 12 noon.  Call 295-1342 x234 for more information during office hours.

Please note:  All visitors to the American Consulate General must produce valid photo identification for our security guards.  Electronic items such as cellular phones and cameras are not allowed while visiting the Consulate.  Visitor parking is not allowed on Consulate property – visitors are advised to use the Bermuda Government parking available just west of the Consulate.

Please note: The American Consulate General is not obligated to accept the highest or any bid.  All items are sold ‘as is’.

U.S. CONSUL GENERAL GRACE W. SHELTON

 Invites you to join her for

A FREE musical open house FEATURING
The Harvard Krokodiloes, the Radcliffe Pitches and the Harvard Din & Tonics
The Anglican Cathedral
Thursday, March 18, 2010 from 12:00 - 1:00 p.m.
-       ADMISSION IS FREE & ALL ARE WELCOME    -
Voluntary Donations Gratefully Accepted in Aid of
HABITAT FOR HUMANITY BERMUDA

Latest Headlines From the Consulate

1. REMARKS BY THE PRESIDENT ON RESCUE EFFORTS IN HAITI

President Obama remarks on Haiti 

 "This morning I want to extend to the people of Haiti the deep condolences and unwavering support of the American people following yesterday's terrible earthquake.  We are just now beginning to learn the extent of the devastation, but the reports and images that we've seen of collapsed hospitals, crumbled homes, and men and women carrying their injured neighbors through the streets are truly heart-wrenching.  Indeed, for a country and a people who are no strangers to hardship and suffering, this tragedy seems especially cruel and incomprehensible.  Our thoughts and prayers are also with the many Haitian Americans around our country who do not yet know the fate of their families and loved ones back home." (more)

President Obama Urges Americans to Donate Assistance for Haiti 

2. On-line Visa Application Form DS-160

DS-160 form

Non-immigrant visa applicants travelling to the United States will now be required to filled out a DS-160 form on-line, including electronic upload of photos. The new form has several advantages:
1. Customers may save their data and return to it at a later time.
2. Customers can save a copy of their application for themselves. 
3. The new process also involves less paper.

The form can be accessed under the Non-Immigrant Visa section's "How to Apply" page. Once completed, please return back to our website for further post specific instructions. Applicants must print off and bring in the confirmation page with them to their appointment – which must also booked on-line.

For more information please go to: Frequently Asked Questions and Learn More about the form DS-160.

 

3. H1N1 Updates and Center for Disease Control (CDC) Website information

H1N1 Flu 

“2009 H1N1 Influenza Vaccine and Seniors”
http://www.cdc.gov/H1N1flu/vaccination/vaccine_seniors.htm

“2009 H1N1 Live Inactivated  Influenza Vaccine (the “flu shot”): What You Need to Know”
http://www.cdc.gov/vaccines/pubs/vis/downloads/vis-inact-h1n1.pdf

“2009 H1N1 Live Attenuated Influenza Vaccine (the nasal spray vaccine): What You Need to Know”
http://www.cdc.gov/vaccines/pubs/vis/downloads/vis-laiv-h1n1.pdf

4. Attention All Visa Waiver Program Travellers!

You are not in compliance with the Visa Waiver Program travel requirements that went into effect January 12, 2009, for travel to the United States.

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All Visa Waiver Program travelers to the United States must obtain authorization via the Electronic System for Travel Authorization (ESTA) prior to traveling to the United States. If you do not have a travel authorization via ESTA in advance of your next visit to the United States under the Visa Waiver Program, you may be:

• Denied boarding by the air or sea carrier;

• Delayed upon your arrival and referred to U.S. Customs and Border Protection (CBP) secondary inspection;

• Required to submit an application and pay the fee associated to waive the requirement to enter the United States; or

• Refused admission into the United States and returned on the next available flight or vessel.

All eligible travelers who wish to travel under the Visa Waiver Program must apply for authorization under the following official website: https://esta.cbp.dhs.gov . Please note: this pre-authorization will be mandatory as of January 12, 2009 (more) and there are no fees associated with this process. If you are asked to pay a fee then the site is fraudulent.

ESTA Links: www.cbp.gov/esta

Important information about ESTA

Frequently Asked Questions about ESTA

Latest ESTA News Release - January 2010

5. Information for U.S. Tax Payers

U.S. citizens must report their worldwide income on their federal income tax returns. Living or earning income outside the United States does not relieve a U.S. citizen of the responsibility for filing annual tax returns. However, U.S. citizens living and/or working abroad may be entitled to various deductions, exclusions, and credits.  (more)

Please follow this link for the new IRS brochure "Federal Tax Information for US Tax Payers Living Abroad".

The American Consulate in Bermuda has become aware of several resident who have recieved e-mails regarding a 2008 Economic Stimulus payment. Please do not reponsd to these e-mails or try to access any of the links in these messages. (more)

6. The Consulate has a mandatory On-Line Appointment Booking System

The Consulate has an On-Line Appointment Booking System for most Consular and Visa Services. You MUST read ALL relevant instructions BEFORE you will be allowed to book an online appointment.

Services requiring on-line appointments:

For your convenience: Adult passport renewals (form DS-82) and requests for extra passport pages (form DS-4085) may be mailed in or dropped off at the guard building. Drop-off hours are Monday through Friday, 9:30– 3:30 p.m. except for U.S. and Bermudian holidays. If you would like to make this application in person you will need to book an appointment.

**Please note: Appointments cannot be booked for same-day service.

7. Waivers for Criminal Convictions

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For more information on "Waivers for Criminal Convictions and Ineligibilities" please click on this link.

8. 2009 Worldwide Caution

1.  The Department of State has issued this Worldwide Caution to update information on the continuing threat of terrorist actions and violence against American citizens and interests throughout the world.  In some countries, the worldwide recession has contributed to political and economic instability and social unrest.

American citizens are reminded to maintain a high level of vigilance and to take appropriate steps to increase their security awareness.  This replaces the Worldwide Caution dated February 2, 2009 to provide updated information on security threats and terrorist activities worldwide. (more)

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