US Embassy Ghana assures expedited adjudication of students’ visas
By: Rachel Kakraba The Chargé d’Affaires of the US Embassy in Ghana, Rolf Olson, has encouraged Ghanaians seeking opportunities for higher education abroad to consider the United States as a destination of choice. He said US universities offer a wide range of educational opportunities that equips students with knowledge, skills and experience needed to contribute meaningfully […]
The U.S. Embassy in Ghana has pledged to expedite the processing of student visas for Ghanaians seeking to study abroad. Chargé d'Affaires Rolf Olson spoke at the opening of an EducationUSA Fair in Accra, which gathered over 30 U.S. colleges and universities. The fair, organized by the U.S. Embassy in Ghana in partnership with EducationUSA, offers comprehensive information on higher education opportunities in the United States.
Ghana is currently the second Sub-Saharan African country with the highest number of students studying in the U.S., ranking 14th worldwide in terms of international students. The Embassy's priority is to streamline student visa adjudication, which has seen a significant increase in applications over the past six years. The embassy's EducationUSA Fair includes a session on consular student visa processing, providing a comprehensive package for interested students and their families.
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