Session 1 is entitled:  “Everything You Need to Know About Visas.”  Information for this session will be presented by the U.S. Department of State, Visa Office.

“I look forward to hosting the immigration townhall series as a means of disseminating factual information to the residents of the 11^th Congressional district,” stated Congresswoman Yvette D. Clarke. “The US Department of State plays a crucial role in the visa process and I am delighted that they have agreed to be a part of the dialogue. “

The Immigration Townhall Series will be held on Monday, April 21, 2008, 6:00pm – 8:00pm at SUNY Downstate Medical Center – Auditorium, 450 Clarkson Avenue, (btwn New York Avenue and East 37^th Street), Brooklyn.

Agenda items for the townhall include:

-Immigrant Visas

-Non Immigrant (visitor) Visas

-Student Visa

-H1B Visas

-Fiancé/Fiancée Visas

-Waivers (J-1 & Humanitarian Parole)

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(Note:  Members of the press are welcome to attend the opening address and introductions but are asked to respect the privacy of constituents by not participating in the presentation or the questions and answers session.)