US consular officers are located in over 260 Foreign Service posts abroad. In addition, consular agents in approximately 46 foreign cities without US embassies or consulates provide a more limited but still important series of emergency and other consular services. » » read more
For executives, one key to company leadership positions remains a successful overseas assignment. Organizations rely on managers to conduct business all over the world. First-time expatriates need know that the potential effects, both positive and negative, of overseas assignment are enormous, both professionally and personally. » » read more
Federal law allows citizens abroad and citizens in the uniformed services to register to vote only in the state that they last resided. » » read more
Chances are your home country doctor may not be able to answer any specific questions about medical care in the country you’re headed for. You should still discuss continued care of any existing conditions with your medical providers and ask them how to organize consultations via email or phone from the host country. Tell your doctor that you may be home on annual leave and would like to continue care through annual checkups during this time. Discuss any medications that you are currently taking and the advisability of getting a one-year prescription for medications before you leave. » » read more