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FM SECSTATE WASHDC
TO ALL DIPLOMATIC AND CONSULAR POSTS PRIORITY 32 Oa& T
SPECIAL EMBASSY PROGRAM
AMEMBASSY BELGRADE ,-, ,
POUCH KABUL T^fe / o 3.
POUCH DUSHANBE
E.0.12958: N/A
TAGS: CVIS, CMGT
SUBJECT: THIRD COUNTRY NATIONALS AND VISA SHOPPING
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travelers and each case must be decided on its individual
merits, irrespective of place of residence and physical
location. Consular officers, however, should be wary of
applicants recently arrived in country who lack a credible
reason for applying in a third country rather than in
their home country. One of the concerns of third country
processing is that consular officers are not always
familiar with the documents presented. Posts are reminded
that a security advisory opinion may be submitted for any
applicant, not only when such an opinion is required, and
that checks with counterparts in an applicants home
country, whether by visas alpha or more informal means,
can be useful in resolving doubts about someones bona
fides.
4. Minimize considered.
POWELL
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