Embassy of the United States Port Louis, Mauritius

Mauritian and Seychellois Youths to Meet Obama

Joelle Rabot, Neddy Padayachy (from Seychelles), Diana Bablee, Jonathan Ravat (absent from picture) will meet President Barack Obama and Secretary of State Hillary Clinton at the President’s Forum with Young African Leaders in Washington D.C., August 3-5.
Eli Africa Helps Children in Mauritius

Yale University students, members of Eli Africa, created by a Mauritian student, were recently in Mauritius. Eli Africa helps to rehabilitate disadvantaged children through a more dynamic method of education. The university students worked with children in various parts of the island.
Environment and Food Security Discussed

A professional audience gathered at the Embassy on July 26, to discuss on the Environment and Food Security, through a digital video conference. Regis Maubrey, environmental specialist and Neil Sorensen, from the International Federation of Agricultural Producers, both based in Paris, shared their expertise.
Green Building Workshop

Leadership in Energy & Environmental Design (LEED) professionals conducted a workshop on July 21 at Domaine Les Pailles on LEED construction methods, an American system for ecological buildings. Ambassador Mary Jo Wills and Minister of Environment Deva Virahsawmy delivered remarks at the opening of the workshop.

Changes to Schedule of Fees for Consular Services

Effective July 13, 2010, fees related to application for U.S. passports, additional pages for U.S. passports, notarial services, Immigrant Visas will increase. For more details click here »
Job Opportunities at the U.S. Embassy
New Electronic Visa Application (DS-160)

U.S. Embassy Port Louis is joining embassies worldwide in implementing a new electronic non-immigrant visa application form called the DS-160. The DS-160 will be available to the public starting April 28, 2010 and will be mandatory as from May 30, 2010. We encourage applicants to begin using the new form as soon as possible. (More Information) »
H1N1 Influenza (commonly known as "swine flu"). More Information from Center for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC)
The Department of Homeland Security Improves Customer Service Options for Electronic System for Travel (ESTA) Users

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The William Wilberforce Trafficking Victims Protection Reauthorization Act (WWTVPRA) of 2008 was signed into law on December 23, 2008, by the President.

The changes under this law relate to the legal rights of certain employment or education-based nonimmigrants under Federal immigration, labor, and employment laws.

See You In The USA II

Every year tens of millions of people visit the United States. They come to study, or for business, or for fun. But the best reason of all is to meet Americans.

Eli Africa Helps Children in Mauritius