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U.S. 91ƵPop-up Consulate91Ƶ coming to Kamloops

The one-day session will provide American citizens access to many services, such as passport renewal
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U.S. citizens, and those with dual citizenship, can access a wide range of services without travelling to Vancouver. Photo: Wikimedia Commons.

Any American citizens living in our area who need the services delivered by the U.S. Consulate in Vancouver, but who cannot make it down there, can attend the 91ƵPop-up Consulate91Ƶ being held in Kamloops on November 16, and access a wide range of services.

91ƵIt91Ƶs the first time we91Ƶve offered this service in Kamloops,91Ƶ says Elizabeth Trobaugh, a vice consul working in American Citizens Services at the United States Consulate General in Vancouver. Pop-up Consulates have previously been held in communities such as Victoria, Kelowna, Prince George, and Nanaimo, and Trobaugh says they are very popular, particularly in areas such as Victoria that have large pockets of American citizens.

91ƵSince this is the first one we91Ƶve done in Kamloops, we expect to have lots of interest,91Ƶ she says. 91ƵIf we get a lot of traction, we could come back there quarterly.91Ƶ She adds that people who cannot attend the Kamloops session on November 16 should email the Vancouver Consulate at VancouverACS@state.gov. 91ƵIf there91Ƶs enough interest we will schedule another session.91Ƶ

The session is for all American citizens91Ƶincluding those with dual citizenship91Ƶwho need to renew a passport, document children, make a citizenship claim, and more. A notary public will also be on site for those who need that service.

Trobaugh says that while there is no fee to attend the consulate, there are fees for the various services provided. 91ƵPassport renewal is the most popular service,91Ƶ she says. 91ƵJust show up with the paperwork and we91Ƶll get it done.91Ƶ

People can also document children born in Canada to one or more American-born parents, and can make a U.S. citizenship claim if they were born in Canada but one or both of their parents are American. To see what paperwork and documents are needed for these services, go to .

An appointment at the U.S. Consulate in Vancouver can be booked through that site, but Trobaugh says those wanting to attend the Kamloops session should email VancouverACS@state.gov to make an appointment. 91ƵWe aim for 10 appointments, but can get 20 or more.91Ƶ

The Pop-up Consulate in Kamloops will take place from 11 a.m. to 3:30 p.m. on November 16 at the TRU Campus Activities Centre Green Room, main floor.



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