As of the end of June 2017, Vietnam had approximately 31,000 students studying in the U.S., ranking 5th among countries. However, recently, many parents and students have become anxious upon hearing that the rate of self-funded students being denied a visa during their first interview is as high as 70%. Is this figure accurate, or is it just a rumor? How can you convince consular officers to grant you a student visa? Is the visa the biggest concern for you when preparing for your study abroad journey? What preparation factors will help you achieve success in studying abroad?
To address these concerns and provide the latest information on studying in the U.S., NEEC is organizing the seminar “U.S. STUDY ABROAD AND WHAT YOU NEED TO KNOW ABOUT STUDENT VISAS” at the Thanh Niên Newspaper Hall.
At the seminar, U.S. Consulate General officers will directly answer and share official information about studying in the U.S. This will undoubtedly make the process of preparing study abroad applications and visa interviews easier and more convenient for parents and students than ever before.
**Time:** 9:00 – 11:00 AM, October 14, 2017 (Saturday)
**Venue:** Thanh Niên Newspaper Hall
268 – 270 Nguyễn Đình Chiểu, P.6, Q. 3, Ho Chi Minh City
**Parking:** Alpha Building, 151 Nguyễn Đình Chiểu, P. 6, Q. 3, Ho Chi Minh City (opposite Thanh Niên Newspaper)
**Guest Speakers:**
Mr. Trần Đức Cảnh – U.S. Education Expert
Mr. Greg Rankin – Head of the U.S. Student, Tourism, and Business Visa Department
Mr. Matthew E. Wall – Head of Information and Education, U.S. Consulate General in Ho Chi Minh City
**Program Agenda:**
| Time | Content |
| 8:30 – 9:00 AM | Guest Reception |
| 9:00 – 9:30 AM | Overview of the current situation of Vietnamese students in the U.S. |
| 9:30 – 10:00 AM | Steps to Prepare and Plan for Successful Study Abroad |
| 10:00 – 10:30 AM | Visa Approval Criteria for Study Abroad |
| 10:30 – 11:00 AM | Direct Q&A with U.S. Officials and Experts |
Parents and students who wish to ask questions for the Speakers, please email them to tuvanduhocmy@duhoc.neec.vn to be answered during the program.
Due to limited seating, please register in advance here or call the hotline at 0939 872 972 for the best support.
* Information Sponsor: Thanh Niên Newspaper
* Organizer: New England Elite Education Consulting Co., Ltd – U.S. Study Abroad Consulting
