Wednesday, June 22, 2011

View from the visa line: Jazz

... An exchange with a high school girl applying for a visa to
attend a summer music and English camp as part of a group.

Me: What kind of music do you like?
Applicant: I like jazz.
Me: Who's your favorite jazz musician?
Applicant: Mariah Carey.
Me: Uh, Maria Carey isn't jazz.
Applicant: No, no, "Touch My Body" is jazz!
Visa approved.

View from the visa line shares stories from Consular Officers serving in US consulates abroad. Have a story to tell? E-mail us at diplocracy@gmail.com.

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