Consulate General of the U.S. Melbourne

Haiti Earthquake Relief

On January 12, 2010, a massive earthquake struck the nation of Haiti, causing catastrophic damage inside and around the capital city of Port-au-Prince. President Obama has promised the people of Haiti that "you will not be forsaken; you will not be forgotten." The United States Government has mobilized resources and manpower to aid in the relief effort. Here are some ways that you can get involved.
Saying hello to Melbourne

Ambassador Bleich addressed a large audience of the Melbourne Press Club for his first address in the Melbourne Consular District. The Ambassador spoke of the strong and enuring U.S Australian friendship, and his commitment to and enthusiasm for being President Obama’s representative in Australia.
Remembering an infamous day

Reading President Barack Obama’s Proclamation at a Pearl Harbor Remembrance Service hosted, PAO Aric Schwan celebrates with two WWII Veterans the enduring friendship between The United States and Australia.

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News from Washington

Former President Clinton to Lead International Haiti Coordination

Former U.S. President Bill Clinton, who has been the U.N. special envoy to Haiti since May 2009, agrees to lead international relief efforts for Haiti…

Iran Urged to Inform U.N. Agency of Position on Nuclear Deal

If Iran has agreed to enrich its uranium supplies through a foreign country for use in its medical research reactor, it needs to inform the International…

Boosting Biofuels, Clean Coal Promotes U.S. Energy Independence

The United States is boosting the contribution of biofuels and clean coal to its strategy for increasing American energy independence and laying the foundation…

Fulbright

Educational and cultural exchanges

USA Study

Meet with an educational adviser

U.S.–Australia

The history of the bilateral relationship

Upcoming U.S. Consulate Events

Important Notice for South Australian Residents

We anticipate that our next periodic consular visit to Adelaide will be during the last week of January 2010. During our periodic visits, we accept applications for Consular Reports of Birth Abroad and U.S. passports. If you would like to be contacted when we have confirmed the date and begin preparing for our next consular visit, please send an email to melbourneacs@state.gov. In your email, please include the applicant’s name, date of birth, contact name, address, telephone number, and the type of service requested.

We will only accept applications for U.S. passports and/or Consular Reports of Birth Abroad. However, if the applicant is eligible to submit a passport application by mail, they must do so. Please refer to our page about making an application for a U.S. Passport by mail for further information.

Note: We will only be accepting applications for U.S. passports and/or Consular Reports of Birth Abroad. No visa services will be available.

More News and Activities from the Consulate

Political/Economics Officer Justin Kolbeck can attest to the exciting opportunities a career in the Foreign Service.

A career like no other….

Posted 21 January, 2010 by melb-owner

The computer based Foreign Service Officer Test will be held at the U.S. Consulate General in Melbourne on Saturday, February 27, 2010.

All registrations for the Foreign Service Officer Test must be completed online: http://careers.state.gov or http://www.act.org/fsot/. The deadline for registration is February 19, 2010 at 9:00 a.m. (U.S. Central Standard Time).

Left Right think tank – Ambassador speaks to hard heads, soft hearts and young minds.

Posted 10 December, 2009 by melb-owner

Ambassador Bleich met with a group of dynamic young Victorians when the Left Right think tank hosted his speech in Melbourne.

Ambassador Bleich speaks to the Grattan Institute

Ambassador Bleich at Grattan Institute

Posted 9 December, 2009 by melb-owner

Ambassador Bleich spoke to the Grattan Institute, congratulating the think-tank on their first anniversary of operation. He commended the institute for attempting to find critical solutions for challenges facing both our nations as a non aligned, independent and evidence based think-tank.

Ambassador Bleich at the Melbourne Press Club

Ambassador Bleich’s first address in Melbourne

Posted 9 December, 2009 by melb-owner

Ambassador Jeffery L. Bleich made his first Melbourne speech to the Melbourne Press Club. To an audience of over one hundred guests of the club, Ambassador Bleich spoke of the important U.S Australian friendship.

Consul General Thurston and Fran Drescher at The Royal Melbourne Hospital

Visit to The Royal Melbourne Hospital

Posted 4 December, 2009 by melb-owner

The Consul General, Michael Thurston toured through The Royal Melbourne Hospital with U.S Special Envoy for Women’s Health Issues – Fran Drescher.

ACS Newsletter

The latest Melbourne ACS Newsletter is now available.

ESTA: Electronic System for Travel Authorization U.S. Department of Homeland Security

ESTA Requirements Now in Effect

All nationals and citizens of Visa Waiver Program (VWP) countries, including Australia, are required to obtain a travel authorization prior to initiating travel to the United States. This requirement commenced January 12, 2009. Authorization may be obtained online through the Electronic System for Travel Authorization (ESTA), a free Internet application administered by the Department of Homeland Security.

There is no charge to complete the ESTA application. VWP travelers should be aware that unauthorized third-parties have established websites, which charge visitors for information and for submitting ESTA applications. These websites are not endorsed by, associated with, nor affiliated in any way with the U.S. government.

VWP visitors should apply now for the travel authorization.

For more information, start by reading our page on the Visa Waiver Program.

U.S. – Australia Student Work and Travel Pilot Program

The Student Work and Travel Pilot Program allows Australian citizens to combine work and travel in the United States for up to 12 months. For more information, visit our page on the Student Work and Travel Pilot Program.

Please see our nonimmigrant visa page for general information on the U.S. visa application process, including how to apply for a U.S. visa in Australia.

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