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Consular Services in Sydney and Melbourne to be Temporarily Reduced from July to September

May 7th, 2007
by VJ News

Due to the Asia-Pacific Economic Cooperation (APEC) forum, the consular section at the U.S. Consulate General in Sydney will need to substantially reduce routine visa, immigration, passport, and notarial services in Sydney from mid-July to mid-September 2007 and in Melbourne from August 20 to September 11, 2007, with closure for all routine services anticipated during the end of August and first week of September. In the event of the arrest, death, or serious illness of an American citizen, an emergency duty officer will be on call.

All American citizens seeking consular services, including new passports, replacement passports, consular reports of birth, and notarials, are encouraged to visit the Consulate now to complete these services.

In addition, it is strongly encouraged that those requiring a visa for travel to the United States this year apply as early as possible. Both Sydney and Melbourne have increased the number of visa interview appointments available before the closure, effective immediately.

See the Australian Consulates homepage for more information.

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