Visa Myth Busters

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Installment One Hundred and Sixteen

This edition of Ask the Consul addresses several myths concerning the non-immigrant visa application process.

Myth: The U.S. government doesn’t care about business travelers and does not understand how important these travelers are to the U.S. economy.
FACT: We assist all legitimate business travelers. All U.S. embassies and consulates have established procedures to expedite interview appointments for business travelers. The State Department’s Business Visa Center also helps…..




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