visas

[Yoshimasa Tsuji]

>A few weeks ago I read over internet that our embassy in Moscow was no =
>longer issuing visas. Is this still in effect?  What about our =
>Consulates in other Russian cities?  Are we issuing visas for students =
>from Russia? (at the college level)

Assuming only Americans use that kind of idiomatic expression ("our
embassy"), I'd like  to say a few words on this.
  On the contrary, US Consulate in Moscow has speeded up visa
authorization in September and October (my information is valid
only up to three weeks ago) -- those who have been to the US and
safely returned to Russia will have their visa re-issued practically
automatically.
  Needless to say, first time tourists, particularly young folks
without sufficient financial support, are refused visas in principle.

Cheers,
Tsuji

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P.S.
If you wish to know more, just ring "your embassy" in Moscow.

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