International Student and Scholar Services (ISSS)

Workshops

Port of Entry Tour: Philadelphia International Airport - (WS40)

Member Fee: $299.00 | Non-member Fee: $429.00 | Student Pricing: $99.00

This is a unique opportunity for participants to visit and interact with U.S. Customs and Border Protection (CBP). During this workshop, participants will have an opportunity to speak with CBP officers and experience firsthand the processing of international visitors at Philadelphia International Airport. Tour includes primary and secondary inspection. There will be no on-site registration for this workshop.

Learning Objectives:

• Gain insight into the work of U.S. Customs and Border Protection officials
• Observe CBP processing and procedures
• Witness first-hand the experience of international students and scholars arriving in the U.S.
• Discuss problems that international travelers may experience upon arrival in the U.S. and potential resolutions

Trainer(s)

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  Stephen Sechrist

  Director of International Students, Scholars and Programs
  The College of William & Mary Reves Center for International Studies
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  Bruce Gawtry

  Adviser
  Macalester College