American Connections
The purpose of the American Connections Newsletter is to provide American citizens with pertinent embassy information and to highlight some of the work that both the embassy and American citizens are doing in Costa Rica. We welcome your thoughts and feedback on the newsletter. Please email us at acssanjose@state.gov with your ideas.
Winter 2012 Edition:
The U.S. Embassy in the Community: San Ramon, Puntarenas, Puerto Viejo
Security During the Holidays
16 days of Activism against Gender Based Violence
Federal Benefits Unit: Bigger SSA Monthly Payments and Higher Social
Security Tax Cap
Tax Deadline Just around the Corner!
Travel.State.gov: International Scams, Residing and Retirement Abroad,
Smart Traveler App free on iTunes
Commercial Services Head of Section Position Open at U.S. Embassy San Jose
Fall 2012 Edition:
Crime Awareness Prevention Group in Dominical
The Embassy in the Community: July 4th Recap
Wardens: Assisting the American Community During Emergencies
Disaster Preparedness: Are you ready?
Voting Information: Ballots Should be Received by October 1
Spring 2012 Edition:
Community Action Alliance: An American Citizen Group in San Ramon
The Embassy in the Community: San Carlos and Perez Zeledon
Social Security Benefits Abroad
Retirement Abroad Tips
July 4th Events
Voting Information
Winter 2011 Edition:
Un Caribe Más Seguro
Consular Visit to Dominical
The Embassy in the Community: Limon
Voting Overseas
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