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The U.S. Embassy in China is offering emergency appointments only for passport and citizenship services that require an in-person appearance. Please be aware that emergency appointment availability is extremely limited.
International parental child abduction is the removal or retention of a child outside their country of habitual residence in breach of another parent or guardian’s custody rights.
One of the highest priorities of the Department of State and U.S. embassies and consulates abroad is to provide assistance to U.S. citizens incarcerated abroad. The Department of State is committed to ensuring fair and humane treatment for U.S. citizens imprisoned overseas. We stand ready to assist incarcerated citizens and their families within the limits of our authority in accordance with international, domestic, and foreign law.
When an U.S. citizen dies abroad, the Bureau of Consular Affairs assists the family and friends. The Bureau of Consular Affairs attempts to locate and inform the next-of-kin of the U.S. citizen’s death. The Bureau of Consular Affairs provides information on how to make arrangements for local burial or return of the remains to the United States. The disposition of remains is subject to U.S. and local (foreign) law, U.S. and foreign customs requirements, and the foreign country facilities, which are often vastly different from those in the United States.
When a U.S. citizen is the victim of a crime overseas, he or she may suffer from physical, emotional or financial injuries. It can be more difficult because the victim may be in unfamiliar surroundings, and may not know the local language or customs.
领事事务是国务院为世界各地公众提供的公共窗口。我们提供众多的服务,最常见的服务如下。
If you reside in China and have questions regarding services provided by the Social Security Administration (SSA), you must contact the SSA Federal Benefits Unit (FBU) located in Manila Philippines. For more information on their services and how to contact them, please visit their webpage at: (Insert the respective FBU site link). For comprehensive information on SSA’s services abroad, please visit SSA’s webpage Service Around the World. If you are already receiving SSA benefits payments, there will be no change in the method of distribution of those payments.
Service members, Veterans, and their beneficiaries can apply for benefits services on the U.S. Department of Veterans Affairs (VA) website at www.va.gov. The Federal Benefits Unit (FBU) can also be of assistance if Veterans and beneficiaries have questions about benefits and services.
If you are a U.S. citizen or Lawful Permanent Resident (green card holder), you are responsible for filing U.S. federal income tax returns while abroad. You will find useful information on the Internal Revenue Service (IRS) website, such as Frequently Asked Questions about taxes or how to apply for an Individual Taxpayer Identification Number (ITIN). If you are a U.S. government employee working overseas, you cannot claim the Foreign Earned Income Exclusion. For additional information, visit the IRS website.
U.S. embassies and consulates overseas assist the Selective Service System with its registration program abroad.
Now all U.S. citizens can receive their blank ballots electronically. Depending on the state in which you are eligible to vote, you may get your ballot by email, fax, or internet download. To start, go to www.FVAP.gov to complete a new Federal Post Card Application (FPCA), print and sign the form then return it to your local election office in the United States. We recommend overseas U.S. citizens get in the habit of completing FPCAs each January. You should include your email address on the form so it’s easier for your election officials to reach you if there is a problem. If your state delivers ballots electronically by fax only, be sure to include your fax number. If you request electronic delivery and include your email address or fax number, you’ll receive your blank ballot 45 days before general and mid-term elections and generally 30 days before special, primary, and run-off elections for federal offices.
The Department of State assumes no responsibility or liability for the professional ability or reputation of, or the quality of services provided by, the entities or individuals whose names appear on the following lists. Inclusion on this list is in no way an endorsement by the Department or the U.S. government. Names are listed alphabetically, and the order in which they appear has no other significance. The information on the list is provided directly by the local service providers; the Department is not in a position to vouch for such information.
法律援助 医疗协助 在中国生活、工作、结婚 台风以及其它极端天气 航空医疗运送资源 儿童及家庭事务下面是一份律师事务所名单,这些事务所包括中国私营及半私营律师事务所和美国私人律师事务所在中国的分支机构。虽然大部分事务所专门从事商业法领域业务,但是其中某些事务所具备就各种法律问题提供咨询服务的资格。有些律师事务所为希望在中国收养儿童的美国公民提供业务。
请注意: 美国国务院对下列名录中所列的单位或各人的专业能力或专业声誉以及服务质量不承担责任。加入该名录并不意味国务或政府部门为其进行背书。各名称按字母顺序排列,排列顺序并无其他意义。名录所载信息均由当地服务机构直接提供, 国务院不能证实名录所含信息的内容。
请注意: 美国国务院对下列名录中所列的单位或各人的专业能力或专业声誉以及服务质量不承担责任。加入该名录并不意味国务或政府部门为其进行背书。各名称按字母顺序排列,排列顺序并无其他意义。名录所载信息均由当地服务机构直接提供, 国务院不能证实名录所含信息的内容。
关于气象状况的最新信息,请关注当地的天气预报、媒体、官方讯息以及官方网站,如香港天文台 和中国气象局 。如果您还没有通过国务部的旅行登记系统 进行登记,请考虑尽快实施,以便可以收到就近使领馆发送的当地安全与紧急信息。
所有跨国收养的申请都在美国驻广州总领事馆受理。美国家庭所收养的儿童有三分之一来自中国,这一数字使得美国驻广州总领事馆的收养部成为世界上最大的部门之一。 更多关于儿童收养的信息,请访问美国驻广州总领事馆收养部 的英文网站查看。
出生
若有婴儿在中国出生,其美国籍父母应到美国大使馆或总领事馆进行登记。大使馆或者总领事馆会为新生儿出具一份《海外出生领事报告》并签发美国护照已备日后离境之需。《海外出生领事报告》等同于出生证明,可用于入学、就业或其他目的。
自2019年4月1日起,中国民政机构将不再为双方均为外籍的人员办理婚姻登记并出具中国结婚证。一方为外籍另一方为中国公民的仍可正常办理婚姻登记。此新规定于2019年3月29日颁布,已在全国范围内生效。有关此规定的详情请点击中国民政部的网站http://www.mca.gov.cn/article/xw/tzgg/201903/20190300016006.shtml (仅有中文信息)或拨打他们的热线电话962200咨询。