OM SAI RAM
This is to update you on the main issues brought up during the recent Town Hall and Warden's Meetings hosted by the US Consulate General in Hyderabad.
We would also like to let you know that your questions and concerns are always taken very much to heart, and were presented to Consular Officials who then took them to the newly appointed FRRO.
A bullet style format will be used below..
- The Consulate website is http./ hyderabad.usconsulate.gov (for information,appointments, forms etc)
- American Citizens Services (ACS) website is hydacs@state.gov (for letters to ACS)
- The telephone number for the US Consulate General in Hyderabad is: 040-40338033
-Registration of one's stay or visit with the Consulate can be done by telephoning American Citizen Services (phone above) or filling out the form on the Consulate website above.
Registration is of primary importance to the Consulate as it allows the Consulate to fulfill its duty of safeguarding the lives of US Citizens.
To cancel your registration, please go to the ACS website above.
-The Privacy Act remains in effect unless you choose to sign a waiver giving the Consulate permission reveal information about you.
-The Consulate does not loan money, however, a 'Repatriation Loan" may be obtained by a destitute citizen. This consists of a one way ticket home and $50. The passport will be withheld until the loan is paid.
- For voting information, go to www.fvap.gov
-ACS provides all passport services.
Please go to the Consulate website above for procedures, and to make an appointment.
-Notary Services are available for documents to be used in the US (no school records please). You may consult the Consulate website for particulars.
-"A Consular Report of Birth Abroad" may be obtained from ACS. NB: Your baby may require an Indian Exit Permit.
-"A Report of the Death of an American Citizen Abroad" can be issued by the Consulate.
The death of an American needs to be reported to the US Consulate.
-In the case of medical emergencies, natural disasters, arrests, victims of crime, death, welfare and whereabouts, The Consulate can help by notifying the next of kin if you so desire, and sign a waiver of the Privacy Act.
-ACS is also prepared to provide you with a list of lawyers (not a recommendation) in the Hyderabad area, and will even come to visit you in prison if an arrest takes place.
The Consulate does not interfere with the due process of Indian Law, however.
-Warden Messages are now available to all at the Consulate website above.
-Travel Alerts and Warnings are available at http://travel.state
-It is highly recommended that you carry a photocopy of your passport and visa with you and also keep another copy where you will have access to it in the event of a stolen passport.
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On October 1st, Celia Thompson, Chief of ACS, and Michael Yoder, Chief of the Consular Section, along with Shirin from ACS, very kindly went to visit the newly appointed Regional Foreigner's Registration Officer (FRRO), with a list of questions from citizens in the Puttaparthi area.
While it is true that US citizens in the immediate Hyderabad/Secunderabad area may have recourse to the FRRO and some expanded services, we in the Puttaparthi area continue to fall under the jurisdiction of Mr.M. K. Sinha, SP and FRO in Anantapur, and the FRO assistant, Mr. Srinivas, who is available at Prashanthi Nilayam Ashram, N7, on Wednesdays.
We pray that all of you had a wonderful Dasara and wish you a very special Deepavali.
If you wish to participate in a compilation of miracles experienced by US citizens, foreigners and devotees living abroad, particularly accounts of how you happened to come to Swami, please be so kind as to contact margotomsairam@yahoo.com
Sai love and Blessings of peace and happiness always,
Margot A. Hoagland
Volunter Warden,US Consulate ACS, Puttaparthi Area
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