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Press Releases

1/19/2005
State Department Decision To Extend Visa Validity For Chinese Business Travelers Will Benefit U.S. Business And Trade, Says CEA
The Consumer Electronics Association (CEA) today praised the United States Department of State for reaching a reciprocal agreement with China that extends visa validity for Chinese business travelers. Beginning January 15, 2005, visas for Chinese nationals visiting the U.S. will be valid for 12 months that include multiple entries, as will visas for U.S. citizens visiting China. The previous maximum validity for both types of visas was six months for multiple entries.

6/4/2004
CEA Study Finds Current Visa Policies Hamper Tradeshow Participation
Problems obtaining visas continue to prevent international business travelers from attending the International Consumer Electronics Show (CES), according to a study completed by the Consumer Electronics Association (CEA), the producer of the International CES.

11/20/2003
U.S. Visa Policies Must Be Reformed, Says CEA
Consumer Electronics Association (CEA) President and CEO Gary Shapiro issued the following statement today in anticipation of the House Committee on Small Business hearing titled, "Lowering the Cost of Doing Business in the United States: How to Keep Our Companies Here."

6/4/2003
CEA Weighs In on U.S. Visa Backlog on Behalf of IAEM
Gary Shapiro Urges Congress to Ensure Timely Visa Processing