The Growing Demand for U.S. Visas in China and Brazil

Special Briefing: Managing Director for Visa Services Ed Ramotowski and Minister Counselors for Consular Affairs Chuck Bennett and Donald Jacobson - via Teleconference, November 8, 2011.

"MR. ECHARD: Good afternoon, and thank you all for joining us today on relatively short notice. We’re very fortunate to have with us this afternoon Managing Director for Visa Services Ed Ramotowski and two minister counselors for Consular Affairs, Mr. Chuck Bennett and Mr. Don Jacobson. Mr. Bennett runs the Department’s consular operations in China from the U.S. Embassy in Beijing, while Mr. Jacobson oversees operations in Brazil from the U.S. Embassy in Brasilia. They’re here today to discuss the growing visa demand in China and Brazil and steps the Department is taking to stay apace. ..."