Reposted from – Domani Spero On November 6, USDOJ announced that Michael T. Sestak, the former Nonimmigrant Visa Section Chief at the US Consulate General in Ho Chi Minh City had pleaded guilty to “receiving more than $3 million in bribes” in exchange for U.S. visas. The Government alleged that the visa scheme had netted … Continue reading FSO Michael T. Sestak Pleads Guilty in Visa Fraud-Bribery Case, Faces 19-24 Years in Prison
Updates
U.S. Commercial Service Weighs In On In-Country Representation
In its latest Vietnam Market Education and Training update (PDF, June 2013) the U.S. Commercial Service includes among strategies that "have proven effective in marketing education services to Vietnam" this one: Appoint a Representative Local representation is essential for the success of any American schools in the Vietnamese market. Local students and parents tend to depend on … Continue reading U.S. Commercial Service Weighs In On In-Country Representation
Vietnam Ranks 9th in… Remittances
According to the World Bank (PDF), officially recorded remittances to developing countries were estimated at $401 billion in 2012, and remain a key resource flow far exceeding official development assistance as well as private debt and portfolio equity. Growth in remittances to developing countries decelerated to 5.3 percent in 2012, but is expected to accelerate to 8.8 percent … Continue reading Vietnam Ranks 9th in… Remittances
Vietnam Ranks 7th in… U.S. Immigration
This has become an annual update about Vietnamese emigration to the U.S. As I mentioned in a May 2012 post entitled Vietnam is a “Top Ten” Country in Another Category, Vietnam ranked 8th among all countries sending young people to study in the U.S. and 7th in another (unlikely), according to US Department of Homeland Security FY … Continue reading Vietnam Ranks 7th in… U.S. Immigration
Diplomas, Transcripts & Certificates – Sellin’ Like Hotcakes!
Get 'em while they last! (The only limit is the one your bank imposes on you...) Boost Your Job! (Just pray your current or prospective employee doesn't check on the authenticity of your spanking new - and very fake - sheepskin. Degree verification services, anyone?) Get Your Degree! Why earn one when you can buy one! Take advantage of our 25% … Continue reading Diplomas, Transcripts & Certificates – Sellin’ Like Hotcakes!
2013 NAFSA Conference Follow-Up
I greatly appreciated the opportunity to meet with many colleagues at the NAFSA: Association of International Educators annual conference in St. Louis. I was gratified by the high level of interest in Vietnam and the number of new schools that wish to recruit and engage in other activities here. On a personal note, I was also happy to make my … Continue reading 2013 NAFSA Conference Follow-Up
2013 VACs: A-w-e-s-o-m-e! :-)
Below is a note I sent to key participants in the recent VietAbroader Study Abroad Conferences (VACs) in Ho Chi Minh City (HCMC) and Hanoi. Dear VietAbroaders, I just wanted to drop you a line to congratulate you on organizing two fabulously successful VACs. I had the opportunity to attend both events and was impressed by the quality, professionalism … Continue reading 2013 VACs: A-w-e-s-o-m-e! 🙂
Nearly 20,000 Vietnamese Students in the US
According to the latest SEVIS update, Vietnamese enrollment stood at 19,541 as of April 1, 2013. (Unlike the Open Doors data, which are always a year old and limited to institutions of higher education, SEVIS information is up-to-date and all-inclusive.) Vietnam continues to lead the third tier of “top ten” schools (8th) with more students than … Continue reading Nearly 20,000 Vietnamese Students in the US
Facebook Users Reach 15 Million Mark in Vietnam!
Break out the champagne bottles and pop those corks! As of 11 June 2013, there were 15 million Facebook (FB) users in Vietnam, a penetration rate of 16.39%. This means that nearly half of all Vietnamese connected to the Internet are "facebooking." Vietnam ranks 17th in the world in FB use between Spain (16th) and Egypt (18th). In fact, there are … Continue reading Facebook Users Reach 15 Million Mark in Vietnam!
Vietnam: Trends in International and Domestic Education (repost)
By Nick Clark, Editor, World Education News & Reviews Vietnam is currently one of the fastest growing sources of international students for U.S. institutions of higher education, according to data from the Institute for International Education. In academic year 2011/12, Vietnam was the eighth largest sender of tertiary students to the United States, behind Japan … Continue reading Vietnam: Trends in International and Domestic Education (repost)
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