<p>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. </p>

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.

Sink or Swim

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. 

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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. Support the podcast at Patreon: https://www.patreon.com/OffDutyDiplomat/membership Merchandise: https://www.teepublic.com/user/off-duty-diplomat

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