Off Duty Diplomat

Off Duty Diplomat

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Off Duty Diplomat episodes

  • Sink or Swim

    In this episode, Alexis takes you into her training process to approve and deny visas at the U.S. Consulate in Ciudad Juarez, Mexico. We also hear from her former collegaue Heather about some of the differences between immigrant and non-immigrant visas, and the bias(es) built into the visa decision-making process.

    36 min
  • So You Want to Get a Visa

    Alexis and Fallon are back with another Q+A- this time its all about visas! Which medical conditions will keep you from getting a visa? Can members of the Yakuza get visas? Is there an age limit? Join us and see how many questions you get right!

    30 min
  • Alexis Moves to Mexico

    In this episode, Alexis takes you into how she got assigned to Mexico, as well as her hopes and fears for the assignment. We also meet some of Alexis' former colleagues at the U.S. Consulate in Ciudad Juarez, Mexico.

    27 min
  • So You Want to Be a Diplomat

    Episode 1 is a Q+A convo between Alexis and Fallon where they discuss and reveal some of the basics about being an American diplomat. We will discuss language, assignments, salaries, moving requirements and more!

    32 min

About Off Duty Diplomat

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Oral memoir of Alexis Alexander's 10 year career with the U.S Department of State. A look behind the scenes at the life and work of diplomats, featuring interviews with current and former foreign service officers. The series will follow Alexis' three overseas tours in Mexico, Israel, and Afghanistan.