CONSULAR SECTION ACTIVITIES -- October/November 2007

UNCLAS DAMASCUS 001160 SIPDIS SENSITIVE SIPDIS E.O. 12958: N/A TAGS: CVIS CPAS SY SUBJECT: CONSULAR SECTION ACTIVITIES -- October/November 2007 ¶1. (SBU) Summary: Despite the restrictive environment created by the ubiquitous Syrian security services, we continue to run an active outreach program. Below is a list of events in October and November. End Summary. ¶2. (SBU) International Education week November 4-8: Consular Officers distributed student visa information during the PD-sponsored International Education week's open house to approximately 350 students. Our NIV Chief briefed a total of 90 students during three sessions on student visa requirements. Aleppo Outreach: ACS and IV Unit Chiefs provided over 50 services to our AmCit community in Aleppo on November 5th, saving those families the four-hour drive to Damascus. Just for us: The Consular Section celebrated Thanksgiving together with a double-turkey event at the Ambassador's residence on November 20th. CORBIN