The U.S consulate in São Paulo is pleased to announce a Town Hall Meeting for American Citizens and Social Security beneficiaries, scheduled for Monday, March 14, 2016 at 2p.m. The town hall will be held in the auditorium of the Binational Center (Instituto Cultural Brasileiro Norte-Americano) at Rua Riachuelo 1257 in downtown Porto Alegre. The meeting will feature information on U.S. federal benefits. The meeting will be in English. Because space is limited, individuals who wish to attend must send an email to acsportoalegre@gmail.com no later than Wednesday, March 9. To ensure access to the center, the email must include the full name and CPT or ID information of each individual attending. Individuals who RSVP will receive a confirmation email. An RSVP is required to attend and participants must present a government issued photo identification to gain entry.
As always, we strongly recommend that U.S. citizens travelling to and/or residing in Brazil enroll in the Department of State’s Smart Traveler Enrollment Program (STEP) at www.travel.state.gov . By enrolling in STEP, you will receive the latest security updates. It also makes it easier for the U.S. embassy or nearest U.S. consulate to contact you in an emergency.
Regards,
U.S. Citizens Services
U.S. Consulate General São Paulo
Rua Henri Dunant, 500, Chácara Santo Antonio,
São Paulo, SP – 04709-110
Phone: (11) 3250-5000
After-Hours Emergencies: (11) 3250-5373
Email: saopauloacs@state.gov
We strongly recommend that U.S. citizens traveling to or residing in Brazil enroll in the Department of State’s Smart Traveler Enrollment Program(STEP) at travel.state.gov . STEP enrollment gives you the latest security updates, and makes it easier for the U.S. embassy or nearest U.S. consulate to contact you in an emergency. If you don’t have internet access, enroll directly with the nearest U.S embassy or consulate.
Regularly monitor the State Department’s website, where you can find current Travel Warnings, Travel Alerts, and the worldwide caution. Read the Country Specific Information for Brazil. For additional information, refer to the Traveler’s Checklist on the State Department website.
Contact the U.S. embassy or consulate for up-to-date information on travel restrictions. You can also call 1-888-407-4747 toll free in the United States and Canada or 1-202-501-4444 from other countries. These numbers are available from 8:00 a.m to 8:00 p.m Eastern Time, Monday through Friday (expect U.S. federal holidays) Follow us on Twitter and Facebook to have travel information at your fingertips.
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