AmCham & US Embassy Sri Lanka Extend the Secure PACT Consular Program
In consultation with the US Embassy Consular and Commercial Sections, AmCham is pleased to offer the AmCham Secure Partnership for American Commercial Travel ('Secure PACT'). AmCham's Secure PACT Program, the first of its kind in the Asia Pacific Region, is a fast-track service enabling AmCham members in good standing to apply for US Non Immigrant Visas (NIVs) with a processing time of five working days (or less), as compared to the standard interview process of approximately thirty working days. In order to provide even greater service to member companies, AmCham has recently expanded its Secure Pact program to include ALL employees of member companies that have completed 6 months service. Listed below are some of the major changes.

Major changes include:

• Extending the eligibility to ALL employees of member companies
• Reducing the minimum company membership time to 18 months
• Covering any type of business-related visa

Click here for Secure PACT Program details >>

Advocacy
AmCham supports the collective interests of its members by proposing changes to improve the environment for international businesses in Sri Lanka. Through an active advocacy program, AmCham represents these interests to both the Sri Lankan and American governments. AmCham also contributes to the shaping of public opinion through its relations with fellow business organizations, academics and think tanks, the press, and many other stakeholder groups.

Trade Delegations
AmCham regularly conducts trade delegations to key locations in the Asia-Pacific region and elsewhere. The objectives of these missions are to explore business opportunities, provide valuable fact-finding services, and assist participants to establish networks and make business and government contacts throughout Asia. AmCham Sri Lanka also receives trade delegations from our neighbors in the Asia-Pacific region.

Networking Events
The Chamber organizes a variety of outstanding events that provide members with exclusive opportunities to network and exchange views with business people of diverse backgrounds and business interests. Monthly luncheons, evening cocktails, our annual golf tournament and Ambassador's Ball are some of the more popular networking events on the AmCham calendar.

Publications

'AmCham News'
This professionally produced, bi-monthly newsletter contains a range of pertinent information and news from within the Chamber, and is made available to members and to external opinion leaders in business, government and diplomatic circles. It is available both in printed form and also online.

AmCham Membership Directory
	AmCham's Membership Directory is a comprehensive listing of the Chamber's member companies, including summaries of each company's business scope, a listing of the organizations' leadership, and other important information which makes this an invaluable resource for doing business in Sri Lanka. The latest edition is available for purchase at AmCham's offices.

Sri Lanka/India & Sri Lanka/Pakistan Free Trade Agreement Study
AmCham Sri Lanka's study on the potential benefits for US companies from the Indo-Lanka and Pakistan-Lanka Free Trade Agreements, prepared by the Institute of Policy Studies, highlights Sri Lanka's position as a regional hub and will allow companies to gain an understanding of the benefits available from the FTAs. It places particular emphasis on the benefits for US companies of using Sri Lanka to gain duty-free entry into the vital Indian and Pakistani markets. The study is available free of charge at AmCham's offices.

Position ('White') Papers
Relevant position papers are commissioned on an ad-hoc basis, addressing relevant topics on trade, investment, politics, taxation and so on. These also include papers commissioned by APCAC, which are available for review via the web.

Country Commercial Guide
In partnership with the US Embassy in Sri Lanka, AmCham publishes an annual guide to doing business in Sri Lanka.

Professional Skills Training
Professional development seminars are regularly held for our members' middle and senior management.