Consular Outreach Initiative May 2012
On May 15, as part of his consular outreach initiative, Consul Adam Vogelzang talked with representatives from the Association of Bermuda Insurers and Reinsurers and the Association of Bermuda International Companies about visa and voting issues.
MLAT Agreement Ratified
The U.S. – Bermuda Mutual Legal Assistance Treaty (MLAT) today came into force when Bermuda Premier the Hon. Paula Cox and U.S. Consul General Grace Shelton exchanged instruments of ratification on April 12. The Treaty provides for a broad range of cooperation in criminal matters.
Butterfield and Vallis Foodshow 2012
Consul General Grace Shelton helped promote U.S. meat and dairy products at the Butterfield and Vallis food show on March 28.
Volvis Press Conference 2012
On March 22, U.S. Consul General Grace Shelton co-hosted a press conference with the Economy Minister Patrice Minors to highlight the State Department’s Voluntary Visitors Exchange (VolVis) Program. The Consulate sent six Bermudians to Washington, Charleston, Savannah, and Atlanta in February to look at model entrepreneurship programs.
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Most Requested Consulate Services
American Citizen Services
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Most Requested Consular Services
Waivers for Criminal Convictions
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Most Requested Consular Services
Visas to the U.S.
Latest Headlines from the Consulate
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Worldwide Caution 2012
The Department of State has issued this Worldwide Caution to update information on the continuing threat of terrorist actions and violence against U.S. citizens and interests throughout the world. more »
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Members of some Organized Crime Gangs Deemed INADMISSIBLE to U.S.
Because of serious ongoing criminal activity of some permanent, organized, international gangs, along with growing concerns about gang-related crime in the United States, the Departments of State and Homeland Security have agreed that every application for entry to the United States by members of those gangs will be denied.
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E-mentor Corp
E-Mentor Corps is a free Web-based mentor/mentee matching service available for entrepreneurs. The E-Mentor Corps helps provide aspiring and emerging entrepreneurs mentorship that will support their efforts. It is also a way to tap into the willingness of established business persons to give back – to provide mentorship and support to those who are getting started. The goal of the E-Mentor Corps is to connect entrepreneurs world-wide and help advance entrepreneurship and economic opportunities. Enrollment can be either as a mentor or mentee, or even both (for different businesses), and it is important that profiles be as accurate as possible. visit the website »
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Overseas Voting Goes Electronic!
Recently, improvements were made in the Military and Overseas Voter Empowerment (MOVE) Act. It gives all U.S. citizens who are overseas the ability to request and receive voter registration applications, absentee ballot request forms, and absentee ballots electronically if the voter so chooses. see Voter Registration »
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Attention Visa Waiver Travellers!
As of January 12, 2009 all VWP travelers to the U.S. must obtain authorization via the ESTA program prior to traveling to the United States. Any Bermuda passport that lists a personals nationality as British Overseas Territories citizens and includes the endorsement "Registered as a Bermudian" is NOT required to register their trip to the U.S. (or via the U.S.) on the ESTA website. more »
Emergency Contact Information
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Emergency Contact Information
If you are an American citizen calling after regular business hours about an arrest, death or life threatening illness please call (441) 335-3828.
U.S. Election Video Series
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• Caucuses Explained - The Hawkeye States' caucuses mark the start of the delegate selection for the 2012 Presidential Election. But, what is a caucus? How does it work? This video explains.
• The Road to the White House - The road from Iowa to the White House is long and complex one. How does the American presidential election work? This video explains the start of the process, picking the candidates.
• Primaries - What are primaries? How do they work? Find out how Americans pick their presidential candidates through primaries.
Quiz
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1. The International Day Against Homophobia and Transphobia:
- a. Commemorates the World Health Organization’s decision to exclude homosexuality from its list of officially recognized mental illnesses.
- b. Raises awareness about the continued rights abuses -- still faced by lesbian, gay, bisexual, and transgender individuals.
- c. Advocates for the rights of LGBTI individuals in their quest for equality.
- d. All of the above.
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2. The International Day Against Homophobia and Transphobia promotes:
- a. A world of tolerance.
- b. A world of respect.
- c. Freedom regardless of people's sexual orientation or gender identity
- d. All of the above.