CIAO DATE: 05/2012
January 2006
The first direct contact with the United States government that many people from around the world have is at an American consulate when they apply for a visa. The quality of this experience has a direct impact on our nation's international standing and competitive position, affecting U.S. business, academia and our global image. The September 11, 2006 terrorist attacks on the United States changed many aspects of the U.S. approach to foreign affairs, including U.S. admission--in particular visa--policies. Ms. Keil's resulting monograph seeks to explain the realities of, and unravel misperceptions about, U.S. admission policies for international students seeking higher education in the United States.
Resource link: Voices of Hope, Voices of Frustration [PDF] - 1.8M