Press Releases 09
Embassy Takes Precautionary Measures
Mexico City, April 25, 2009 – Mexico and the United
States are cooperating closely together as Mexico works
to contain the current outbreak of H1N1 influenza. At
the invitation of the Mexican government, a team of
experts from the Centers for Disease Control in Atlanta
has arrived in Mexico to work with their counterparts
to identify and limit the outbreak of H1N1 influenza.
The United States has imposed no additional constraints
or limitations on travel between the United States and
Mexico. Travelers are encouraged to comply with suggestions
by Mexican public health officials and to practice good
health and sanitation.
In accordance with measures announced by the City of
Mexico to limit the congregation of large crowds, the
Embassy in Mexico City has decided to suspend processing
of the approximately 5100 non-immigrant visa appointments
scheduled Monday, April 27 through Wednesday, April
29.
In addition, our services to American citizens will
be limited to citizenship requests (passports and consular
reports of birth abroad, or CRBA) and emergency assistance
only. Notarial and other routine services will not be
available; those holding passport or CRBA appointments
are encouraged to reschedule for a later date. Also,
the Federal Benefits Unit is encouraging all persons
to postpone interviews on Social Security claims. Finally,
the Benjamin Franklin Library will be closed to the
public next week. These are precautionary measures only,
taken to best assure the well-being of our clients and
staff.
Our offsite visa appointment scheduling center will
call or e-mail all of the applicants affected to reschedule
their appointments for after May 5, 2009. Visa applicants
may also call 01-800-719-2525 to reschedule their appointments
without charge. If there are emergency visa issues please
email visas_mexico@state.gov for assistance.
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