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President Obama Celebrates Independence Day and the American Spirit

"We are not a people who fear the future. We are a people who make it. And on this July 4th, we need to summon that spirit once more. We need to summon the same spirit that inhabited Independence Hall two hundred and thirty-three years ago today." 

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Consul General Cornelis M. Keur Addressing the guests at July 4 celebrations.
 July 2, 2009
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Consulate General Hyderabad Celebrates Its First July 4

Over 400 guests from politics, business, media, religious communities and culture joined Consul General Cornelis M. Keur and his team in celebrating the 233rd anniversary of the signing of the Declaration of Independence. US Consulate Hyderabad celebrated its first July 4 event on July 2. Consul General Cornelis M. Keur hosted the event at Marriot Hyderabad where Andhra Pradesh Governor Narayan Dutt Tiwari was the chief guest. Management officer Mr. William Boyle and consular staff Ms. Archana Talapuru sang the American (The Star Spangled Banner) and Indian (Jana Gana Mana) national anthems respectively.

 

   

U.S celebrates its 233rd independence day

As the U.S. celebrates its 233rd independence day on July 4, now's a good time to check out the U.S. Constitution. This document, more than 200 years old, is the framework by which America is governed today. The words are rarely modified, but their applicability changes throughout history. click here 

NIV Chief Fred Stern and Consular Officer
Pamela Pontius at the Education Seminar on June 26-27, 2009

 

Consular Officers Educating Students and Parents On U.S.  Student Visas. June 26-27, 2009

Non-immigrant Visa Chief Fred Stern and Consular Officer Pamela Pontius addressed students wanting to study in United States at a five-day seminar on education, promotion, awareness opportunities held at Nehru Auditorium in Hyderabad the week of June 22-27. (more)

 

Consul General Cornelis M. Keur being
welcomed by Mr. C Sudhir Babu, President
HMA at the 37th Annual Awards function of the Hyderabad Management Association.
Saturday June 20, 2009
Address At The Hyderabad Management Association's 37th Annual Awards Function. Saturday June 20, 2009

Consul General Cornelis M. Keur during an address to the 37th Annual Awards function of the Hyderabad Management Association said that it was the talent pool on offer in Hyderabad which attracted large U.S. Companies.  This also attracted the U.S. Government to open their newest Consulate General in 25 years in Hyderabad.  “Very few people outside of Andhra Pradesh realize the contribution made by the people from this State to the United States and internationally. (more)

    

Consul General Cornelis M. Keur accompanied
by Mrs. Sommay Keur interacting with
patients at Innova childrens Heart Hospital.
Thursday June 18, 2009.
Speech at IICT Auditorium on the occasion of the second anniversary of  innova children's heart hospital.  Thursday June 18, 2009

Consul General Cornelis M. Keur on Thursday inaugurated the Innova-Stanford Conclave 2009 on the occasion of the second anniversary of Innova Children’s Heart Hospital.  Before inaugurating the conclave Consul General Keur and his wife, Ms. Sommay Keur, visited the Innova Children’s Heart Hospital where they interacted with children who were undergoing treatment. (more)

 

Consul General Cornelis M. Keur presenting
Urdu transcript of the President Obama's
Cairo speech to Minister for Minorities
Waqf, SSA, Primary Education and Libraries 
Mohd. Ahmadullaha at AP Secretariat on Thursday June 18, 2009

Consul General Cornelis M. Keur Calls on AP Minister for Minorities, Waqf, SSA, Primary Education and Libraries. June 18, 2009.

Consul General Cornelis M. Keur called on Andhra Pradesh Minister for Minorities, Waqf, SSA, Primary Education and Libraries, Mohd. Ahmadullah at the Secretariat on Thursday June 18, 2009.

The Consul General discussed various aspects of primary education and minority welfare and shared ideas with the Minister in order to improve the primary education system in the State.  (more)

  

Consul Genaral Cornelis M. Keur with AP 
Chief Minster Dr. Y.S. Rajasekhar Reddy.  June11, 2009     

Consul General calls on AP Chief Minster. June 11, 2009

Consul General Cornelis M. Keur called on Andhra Pradesh Chief Minister, Dr. Y. S. Rajasekhara Reddy in his chambers at the Secretariat on Thursday.
Consul General Keur congratulated Dr. Reddy on the spectacular win not only in Andhra Pradesh but also the Congress party’s performance in the recent General Elections. The Consul General also conveyed to the Chief Minister that the Consulate General will be happy to work with the State Government on various programs and objectives that will bring our two nations together. (more)

 

 

                                         

Timothy J. Roemer nominated as U.S. Ambassador to India, May 28, 2009

President Barack Obama has announced his intent to nominate Timothy J. Roemer as the new U.S. Ambassador to India. Announcing nominations to several key administration posts on May 27, the President said "I am grateful that these distinguished Americans have agreed to help represent the United States and strengthen our partnerships abroad at this critical time for our nation and the world. I am confident they will advance American diplomacy as we work to meet the challenges of the 21st century. I look forward to working with them in the years and months ahead."

Consul General Cornelis M. Keur and Vice Consul Marisa Mac Isaac interacting with
children at Sweekaar Rehabilitation Institute for Handicapped, Secunderabad, 
June 03, 2009

U.S. Consul General Cornelis M. Keur Visits Sweekaar. June 03, 2009

Demonstrating President Barack Obama’s vision of a society that recognizes the potential of all its citizens, including those with disabilities, U.S. Consul General Cornelis M. Keur visited Sweekaar Rehabilitation Institute for Handicapped, Secunderabad, to inaugurate a new speech science lab, June 3, 2009. Consul General Keur also dedicated equipment donated by the New York-based NGO, Heart and Hand for the Handicapped (HHH). The equipment is used in correction of speech and voice problems. (more)

  
Consular officer Tedde Thompson interviewing visa applicant

Hyderabad Consular Section Handling 440 Visa Applicants a Day

Consular services are less painful and more efficient each day at the U.S. Consulate General in Hyderabad.   And no long lines either!  From the time applicants arrive at the main gate until the end of the interview takes approximately one hour now.  When the Consulate General opened in March, just 100 visas were processed each day.  Now more than 440 applications are processed each day and consular staff are aiming for 500 applications by the end of the summer. (more)

 

 

Warden Message: H1N1 Flu Outbreak

The U.S. Consulate General in Hyderabad, released the warden message to all Americans registered to U.S.  Consulate General, Hyderabad (more)                    

Ask the Consul

The U.S. Consulate General, in cooperation with The Hindu, answers questions about the U.S. visa process and other consular issues every other Monday on page two of the paper’s Andhra Pradesh edition.  If you have a question, email queries2consul@gmail.com.  Members of the Consulate staff will respond, and the answers published in the “Ask the Consul” column. 

Of course you can also check out the Consulate General website Hyderabad.usconsulate.gov  Either way, we want you to be informed and undertake your travels without problems.

 


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