2007 Chennai Press Releases
A Discussion On Student Visas In Bangalore, May 25, 2007
May 21, 2007
Chennai, May 21, 2007: United States Educational Foundation in India (USEFI), Chennai and Yashna Trust, a satellite center of USEFI at Bangalore, will hold a presentation about student visas on Friday, May 25, 2007 at 7.00 p.m. at The Rotary House of Learning, 11 Promenade Road, Opposite Coles Park, Frazer Town, Bangalore 560005. Mr. Peter Hancon, Chief of the Non Immigrant Visa Unit, United States Consulate General, Chennai will be the principal speaker at the program.
Mr. Hancon will provide information on the student visa application procedure, discuss guidelines used in making student visa issuance decisions and answer general questions on student visas. Students planning to pursue undergraduate, postgraduate or doctoral studies in the U.S. are encouraged to attend the program. Anyone interested in attending the program must register in advance. Registration will be on a first-come-first-served basis. Please call Yashna Trust at 41251922 or 41251913 for further information on registering for the program.
United States Educational Foundation in India (USEFI) was established in 1950 through an exchange agreement between India and the United States to administer Fulbright fellowships fostering exchange between Indian and American scholars. In addition, USEFI is a source of information on higher education in the United States. USEFI provides educational advising services through an information desk, a reference library, group and individual advising sessions, administration of standardized tests and organization of or participation in U.S. university fairs. Separate group advising sessions provide information on U.S. universities and their application procedures, student visas, pre-departure planning and specific fields of study. USEFI student advising centers are unique because they are the only self-help centers which offer affordable authentic information and advice. For more information about USEFI or about non-immigrant visas, visit the U.S. Consulate's web site at http://chennai.usconsulate.gov.
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