AILA and AIC have partnered to develop a program that combines international exchange with visits to the three main U.S. consulates that handle visa applications for your India-based clients.

UPDATE: Consular meetings are now confirmed as follows:

• Wednesday, November 13: New Delhi
  *includes no-host lunch with consular managers and the opportunity to observe visa applicant processing.
• Friday, November 15: Chennai
• Tuesday, November 19: Mumbai

Plans for additional events are well underway, including a meeting with Indian immigration officials in New Delhi, as well as a number of exciting networking events and evening receptions.

EARLY-BIRD PERKS: Sign up by June 7, 2013 and receive the following:

• Free recording of the complete 2013 Global Migration Forum, a two-day conference for practitioners focused on navigating a global practice through dynamic world markets.
• Free copy of AILA's Consular Practice Handbook.
• One free AILA audio or web seminar of your choice.

The deadline for registering is July 15, 2013. For pricing, and registration information, please contact Betsy Lawrence at blawrence@aila.org or Dan Presser-Kroll at dpresser-kroll@aila.org.

DAY-TRIP TO TAJ MAHAL (OPTIONAL):

• Arrive in Delhi
• Accommodations: The Claridges (2 Nights, Club Room, Includes Breakfast)

• Full Day Excursion to Agra Fort and Taj Mahal (Includes Lunch)
• PM: Return to The Claridges in Delhi

MAIN PROGRAM:

• Arrive in Delhi
• Accommodations: The Claridges (3 Nights, Club Room, Includes Breakfast)
• PM: Informational Meeting

• AM: Half-Day New Delhi Tour
• PM: Lecture, discussion, networking reception (TBD)

• AM: Half-Day Old Delhi Walking Tour
• PM: Meeting at U.S. Consulate, New Delhi (CONFIRMED--Includes no-host lunch with consular managers and the opportunity to observe visa applicant processing)

• Travel from Delhi to Chennai
• Accommodations: Taj Club House (2 Nights, Deluxe Room, Includes Breakfast)
• PM: Lecture, discussion, networking reception (TBD)

• AM: Half-Day Tour of Chennai
• PM: Meeting at U.S. Consulate, Chennai (CONFIRMED)

• Travel from Chennai to Goa
• Accommodations: Alila Diwa (2 Nights, Loft Room, Includes Breakfast)

• Tour Day/Beach Day - On Your Own

• Travel from Goa to Mumbai
• Accommodations: Trident Bandra Kurla (3 Nights, Deluxe Room, Includes Breakfast)

• AM: Half-Day Mumbai City Tour
• PM: Meeting at U.S. Consulate, Mumbai (CONFIRMED)

• AM: Half-Day Tour Elephanta Caves
• PM: Lecture, discussion, networking reception (TBD)

• Return to U.S./Home Country