By Anne Harris

News and updates from the US Consular's office.

Beach clean up in Cozumel, information on passport renewal, IRS tax information. how you can help save the ocean views, and an English Teacher is needed at Colegio Americano, read more below for details!

Effective March 8, 2005, a new passport security surcharge of $12 will be collected from all passport applicants.

For first time applicants, this surcharge will be added to the regular passport fees of $55 (age 16 and older), and $40 (under age 16) ,in addition to the $30 execution fee, making the total cost $97.00 for a ten-year passport, and $82 for a 5-year passport for those under age 16. For applicants renewing their passports, the surcharge will be added to the regular passport fee of $55 making total the cost for routine service $67. For passport application forms, please visit: www.travel.state.gov

In an effort to clean up the beach on the other side of the island, Yvonne Villiger of Guido's, has created "Proyecto Hormiga" (Ant Project).

She is providing free jumbo trash bags to anyone that is going to the other side of the island, and would be willing to spend some time picking up trash, to clean-up our beautiful beaches. Once done, all that is asked is that the knotted trash bag be left on the side of the road where the Marine Park rangers will it up 3 times per week. Anyone interested in participating in this project and/or wanting trash bags for the project can contact Yvonne at:

 044-987-564-0338 (cel.); 869 1107 (hm); 872 0946 (office).

Colegio Americano needs an English teacher who can teach 3 groups of Jr High level in the mornings - to apply please call the director , Ms Alice Prado @ 857 0922

Fundacion Orbe is working to save the ocean view for locals & visitors.

To participate, contact Lic. Claudine Gil @ 872 5238 @ Hotel Colonial. email : This email address is being protected from spam bots, you need Javascript enabled to view it (Americans should be aware that attending any public protest could cause them problems with the office of migracion )

From March 9-17, 2005, an Internal Revenue Service Tax Assistance Specialist will be available for brief consultations in the U.S. Embassy in Mexico City, on an appointment basis.

Persons wishing to consult with the Tax Assistance Specialist should call 01 (55) 5080-2000, ext. 4905 or 4220 for an appointment.

On the day of the appointment, please bring proof of US citizenship & photo id for entry into the Embassy ,check in with the receptionist upon arrival. The Specialist will be available Wednesday, March 9 - Thursday, March 17; 8:30 a.m .-12:30 p.m.; 1:30-4:30 p.m. Please have your questions prepared beforehand since there is great demand for this free service. Appointments will be limited to 15 minutes. For IRS forms and info see: http://www.irs.gov/

Citizens' Consular Services American Embassy Mexico City Reforma Ave 305 Col Cuauhtemoc Mexico, D. F., Mexico CP 06500

Tel: (011)(52)(55) 5080-2000, ext. 4780 or 4543. Hours: 8:30 a.m. to 2:00 p.m. & 3:00 to 5:00 p.m. e-mail: This email address is being protected from spam bots, you need Javascript enabled to view it website: http://www.usembassy-mexico.gov/

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Anne Harris USCA - CZM cell 044 987 876 0624

office phone: 872 4574 hours 12-2 pm M-F Villa Mar Mall in the Main Plaza

(behind Fat Tuesdays) 2nd floor right rear, across from Cozumel On Line

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