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Key Offices of the U.S. Consulate General in Guadalajara
Consular Affairs
The Consular Section provides assistance to American citizens and issues visas to Mexican citizens.
Drug Enforcement Administration (DEA)
The DEA is the lead federal agency in enforcing narcotics and controlled substances laws and regulations. DEA works closely with Mexican law enforcement agencies on issues of common concern.
Federal Benefits Unit
The Federal Benefits Unit (FBU) processes claims, accepts applications for Social Security cards for U.S. citizens and Mexican nationals who are entitled to work in the United States, and provides assistance in resolving any problems about entitlements.
Legal Attaché
The Legal Attaché Office works with their counterparts in the Mexican law enforcement community to locate, capture, and bring to justice criminals who have committed crimes in the United States.
Human Resources
The Human Resources Office is responsible for administering the personnel functions of the U.S. Mission. The Mission in Mexico may hire American citizens and Mexican citizens, within the limitations set forth in U.S. government regulations.
Management/General Services Office
The Management Section of the Consulate works on providing logistical support (e.g. housing, transportation, facility management) for Consulate employees.
Public Affairs
The Office of Public Affairs handles all press, cultural, information, and educational programs of the U.S. government in Mexico in order to build greater understanding of the United States and its policies.
Regional Security
The Regional Security Office is responsible for the security of the Embassy, Consulates and their employees. It also works with local security officials to try to improve security for US visitors to Mexico.
Air Force Attaché
The Air Force Attaché in Guadalajara works at the Mexican Air Force Academy teaching English classes to cadets.
Animal Plant Health Inspection (APHIS)
APHIS’ mission in Mexico is to facilitate trade between Mexico and the United States while preventing the spread of exotic pests and diseases of plants and animals and to participate in cooperative efforts to control or eradicate pests of concern to Mexico and American agriculture. The APHIS offices are located at Circuito Madrigal 4095, Fracc. San Wenceslao, Zapopan 45110. The telephone and fax number is 3641-8310.
Commercial Services
The Commercial Services Office develops, produces, markets, and manages an effective line of services geared to the marketing needs of U.S. exporters. The Commercial Services Offices are located at López Cotilla 2032, fourth floor, just across the street from the Centro Magno shopping mall. The main telephone number for the Commercial Service is 3615-1140, and the fax number 3615-7665.