US embassy cable - 05GEORGETOWN1211

UNCLAS GEORGETOWN 001211 
 
SIPDIS 
 
ECA/A 
WHA/PDA - Neil Klopfenstein, Elizabeth Detter and Audrey 
Pruitt 
 
E.O. 12958: N/A 
TAGS: OEXC, OIIP, CVIS, KPAO, GY 
SUBJECT: Embassy Georgetown International Education Week 
Activities 
 
 
1.  On November 14 and November 15, 2005 Consular Officers 
and Post's Education Advisor spoke with students at three 
Georgetown high schools about the benefits of study in the 
U.S. and the general qualifications for a student visa.  The 
Education Advisor presented information on the variety of 
educational choices the U.S. offers, admission requirements 
and financial aid opportunities.  Officers from the Consular 
Section spoke about visa requirements for students and used 
the CA produced presentation titled, "Attracting 
International Students and the Changing U.S. Visa Process." 
There was a question and answer session after each 
presentation that allowed students to ask questions about 
the U.S. higher education system and visa requirements. 
 
2.  This activity addressed Post's goal of consular outreach 
by providing accurate visa information to students who are 
considering study in the U.S.  It addressed the Bureau of 
Educational and Cultural Affairs' goal of highlighting the 
benefits of international study and promoting understanding 
of U.S. educational opportunities by emphasizing the various 
programs of study in the U.S. 
 
BULLEN