Senators warn Biden on international student visa delays

Major delays in embassy processing times suggest State Department is not prioritising issue, lawmakers say

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August 9, 2021

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August 13, 2021

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Havana - CUB; February 24, 2019 Building of the United States Embassy in Havana. This building is the main place for diplomatic relations between Cuba and the United States.

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