The U.S. Consulate General in Tijuana announced the arrival of Lance Hegerle as its new Consul General, effective August 3. Hegerle will lead the diplomatic mission for the next three years with jurisdiction over the states of Baja California and Baja California Sur. Career Diplomat with 27 Years of ServiceHegerle is a career Foreign Service officer with 27 years in the U.S. Department of State. What It Means for ResidentsThe U.S. Consulate General in Tijuana provides a wide range of services to American citizens and visa applicants in both Baja California and Baja California Sur. For residents and expats in Baja California Sur, the consulate remains the primary point of contact for citizen services, though routine visa interviews for Mexican nationals are generally conducted at the Tijuana facility or other consular offices.