Losing your passport abroad is one of the most terrifying things that can happen to anyone traveling abroad. Fortunately, it can be easily avoided in terms of damage. A little research and planning before your trip can help travelers avoid identity theft, fraud and more. Here are some travel tips that are good to know if the worst happens.   What you should know before going You can not stress enough: learn as much as you can about your destiny before you leave. Every country is different, even if they are side by side. Make sure you know if you need a visa to go to, what local laws are, whether or not you can get medical care and how the local culture. What is considered offensive or strange in the United States may be perfectly acceptable abroad, and vice versa. Make sure you know where the US embassy is. UU In the country you will visit. Keep in mind that in some parts of the world, the country may not have a consulate, which may require you to go to a neighboring country to replace your passport. Let your credit card company and bank know that you will be traveling abroad BEFORE you leave. They will monitor your account more closely and avoid financial loss if someone slips one of your cards. Not to mention that they will not prevent you from buying during your visit. You must also make copies of all documents with which you will travel. I like to make several copies and keep them in my suitcase and my backpack. I also take photos or scans and keep those digital copies on my phone, as well as send me an email, just in case. You may not need them, but it is still imperative that these copies be made. The last thing you want is to be stuck in a foreign country with no way to go home. Documents you should always have ready As mentioned above, there are some documents that you must have with you at all times. You must have at least copies. Each country is different in its requirements, but as a general rule you may need:     photographic identification     Proof of citizenship, such as a copy of your birth certificate or missing passport     Travel itinerary and your train or plane tickets     Fee for the new passport     Contact details of the nearest US Embassy or Consulate, in English and in the native language of the country If you travel to Canada, Mexico, the Caribbean and Bermuda by land or sea, you will also need proof of citizenship and proof of identity when you return to the United States. Fortunately, the new US UU Passport Card It meets both of these requirements due to the biometric component and conveniently occupies only one space in your wallet. If you are a parent traveling alone with his children, some countries require that also has a document proving who has custody or a notarized letter from the other parent approving the trip. This varies by country and port, so it is advisable to check with the local embassy of the destination. If you do not have these documents before your trip, get them as soon as possible. What to do if you lose your passport abroad If you lose your passport or steal it while you are abroad, here are the steps to take home: The first thing to do is to submit a police report. Submitting a police report will alert those trying to leave the country with their passport. This will also prevent you from doing anything harmful to your name. Make sure to get a copy of this police report to be delivered to the embassy when you get the emergency passport, as well as when you come home. After submitting a police report, bring your proof of citizenship, your ID, your itinerary and the copy of the police report and get new passport photos. Once your photos are taken, go immediately to the nearest US Embassy. Wherever the embassy is, there are usually businesses nearby that will help you get these replacement photos. Having them will speed up the process of obtaining an emergency passport, which you can use to get to your home safely. The embassy will issue you an emergency passport, valid for a maximum of one year. When applying for an emergency passport, you must send two forms: DS-11 Application for a new passport and DS-64 declaration detail ...read more

Want to study abroad, then it’s time you get astudent visa for usa.Yes, it is certainly possible. USA has a lot of opportunity for professionals and students alike. So, study and get a job, but before that the running about for the visa can be done by the USCIS Passports VISA department. Students, who apply for visa, seldom get held up and the delays can be detrimental for their career. Don’t let this happen to you and get yourself connected with USCIS department to get the student visa fast and quick. Opportunity knocks once or twice, don’t let it get missed due to visa issues when you know how to get it done fast. ...read more

For the third time in 13 months, Alabama Power is raising your electricity rates. The 6% rise scheduled for January 2008 follows rate increases of 5.29% in January 2007 and 5.6% in July 2007. Every business would enjoy being able to raise prices to ensure an 11% profit every year. Since we are not all blessed with that privilege, how can Alabama Power customers keep their profits up in spite of rising electricity rates? For eight years SavePlus Energy has worked to help our clients and customers to reduce electricity, natural gas and water consumption. With this coming electricity rate increase, we look forward to helping even more businesses reduce energy consumption so they can enjoy profits as high as the power company. ...read more