February 25, 2010. Consul General Ned Alford greeted more than 100 participants at the fourth visa information session held at the U.S. Consulate General Frankfurt. In his welcome remarks he emphasized the importance of exchanges for the United States and thanked the participants for their efforts. Representatives of about 80 German exchange organizations and international offices of universities first received information on American Citizen Services, followed by an introduction to the new visa application form DS-160. During an intense Question & Answer session, participants receive information on numerous aspects related to the visa application process.