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Session

International Student and Scholar Services (ISSS)

Behind the Consular Curtain

Monday, October 21, 2024
9:30 AM – 10:20 AM PDT
Location: Grand Ballroom E
Presentation Description: Presenters, including prominent immigration attorneys and a former consular officer, will provide a better understanding of the reasons behind visa decisions to help you better prepare your students and scholars. Learn about current issues at the Department of State, including administrative processing, problem consular posts, denials, revocations, and how to overcome these issues. 

Learning Objectives:

  • Better prepare international students and scholars for the visa interview based on understanding of updated consular rules during the last year
  • Understand, from a regulatory perspective, the consular decision presented to the visa applicant, and advise the applicant on next steps
  • Understand the role of consular officers and the reasoning behind their visa adjudications