United Kingdom Phone Numbers
United Kingdom and Gibraltar (England, Wales, Scotland, Northern Ireland)
The phone number for police/fire/ambulance emergency services - the equivalent of "911" in the U.S. - is “999” in the United Kingdom and “12” in Gibraltar. ... SAFETY AND SECURITY: The United Kingdom is politically stable, with a modern infrastructure, but shares with the rest of the world an increased threat of terrorist incidents of international origin, as well as the potential for occasional and isolated violence related to the political situation in Northern Ireland (a part of the United Kingdom). Americans are reminded to remain vigilant with regard to their personal security and to exercise caution. In the past year, several arrests have been made in the UK in connection with various possible international Islamic extremist terrorist plots. The British Home Secretary has urged UK citizens to be alert and vigilant by, for example, keeping an eye out for suspect packages or people acting suspiciously at subway and train stations and airports ... [Read More]
International Adoption United Kingdom
ADDITIONAL INFORMATION: Specific questions about adoption in United Kingdom may be addressed to the U.S. Embassy in United Kingdom. General questions regarding international adoption may be addressed to the Office of Children’s Issues, U.S. Department of State, CA/OCS/CI, SA-29, 4th Floor, 2201 C Street, NW, Washington, D.C. 20520-4818, toll-free Tel: 1-888-404-4747. Useful information is also available from several other sources: Telephone: ... [Read More]
Child Support Enforcement Abroad
U.S.-BASED PRIVATE EMPLOYER FOREIGN-BASED EMPLOYER U.S. MILITARY EMPLOYER U.S. DEPARTMENT OF STATE EMPLOYER OTHER U.S. FEDERAL AGENCY EMPLOYER [Read More]
Frequently Asked Questions - General Information
Phone: (02) 6214 5874 (then press 4) ... If you know the person's name but not the street address or the state, you can try searching the online telephone directories. Of course, if your person has a relatively common name, you will get a lot of results. Business names may also be located in this manner. ... You may telephone us with your comments: ... [Read More]
2006 DIVERSITY IMMIGRANT VISA PROGRAM
NOTE: Entries must include the name, date and place of birth of the applicant's spouse and all natural children, as well as all legally-adopted and stepchildren, who are unmarried and under the age of 21 (except children who are already U.S. citizens or Legal Permanent Residents), even if you are no longer legally married to the child's parent, and even if the spouse or child does not currently reside with you and/or will not immigrate with you. Note that married children and children 21 years or older will not qualify for the diversity visa. Failure to list all children will result in your disqualification for the visa. (See question 11 on the list of Frequently Asked Questions.) ... [Read More]
International Parental Child Abduction
In addition, the National Center for Missing and Exploited Children (NCMEC), www.missingkids.org, at telephone 1-800-843-5678, suggests that you teach your child to use the telephone, memorize your home phone number, practice making collect calls, and instruct him or her to call home immediately if anything unusual happens. Discuss possible plans of action with your child in the case of abduction. Most important, however, if you feel your child is vulnerable to abduction, seek legal advice. Do not merely tell a friend or relative about your fears. ... [Read More]
Documents 24-44
On April 20, Talbot told Bowles that people in his bureau were upset over the cumulative effect the visit might have on the Arab world. (Memorandum of telephone conversation; ibid., Secretary's Staff Meetings: Lot 66 D 147) On April 21, Bowles told Feldman that he had been convinced that the visit should not take place. Feldman responded, according to notes of the conversation: "The difficulty in getting out of this now is that the President has already said okay and plans have been started in New York. Mr. Ben-Gurion was notified of the President's decision through unofficial channels." (Ibid.) On April 24, Feldman telephoned Rusk from the President's office to say that the meeting would take place in New York on May 30. (Memorandum of telephone conversation; ibid., Rusk Files: Lot 72 D 192, Telephone Conversations) Meyer informed Harman of the decision on April 24. (Memorandum of conversation; ibid., Central Files, 884A.1901/5-1661) ... [Read More]
Consular Notification and Access, Part 1: Basic Instructions
U.S. Department of State [Read More]
United States Report to the Nonproliferation Committee--Efforts Regarding United Nations Security Council Resolution 1540
Department of Commerce regulatory specialists assist people in one-on-one counseling sessions through phone calls, visits, and e-mails to Commerce’s Outreach and Educational Services Division in Washington, D.C., and Commerce’s Bureau of Industry and Security’s Western Regional Office in California. These sessions provide guidance on regulations, policies, and practices that affect the particular company's export operations, and help increase compliance with U.S. export control regulations. Department of Commerce has implemented an e-mail notification program through its Web site, www.bis.doc.gov, whereby exporters may subscribe to receive information about BIS seminars and training programs. In addition, exporters may now sign up to receive e-mail notification of Web site changes, regulations, press releases, and other information relating to the administration of export controls. ... [Read More]
Daily Press Briefing for July 7 -- Transcript
MR. MCCORMACK: Mm-hmm. We note the release from Burmese prisons of several hundred prisoners, including more than 100 held for their political beliefs. At this time we are not in a position to verify the release of any particular individual. We also note that arrests of pro-democracy supporters continue unabated, despite the junta's periodic releases of small numbers of political prisoners, many of whom had already completed their sentences. ... MR. MCCORMACK: I was -- I was just asked that. No updates on phone calls with the Egyptian Foreign Minister. ... [Read More]
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