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International Student & Scholar Access to U.S. Higher Education
International students and scholars in the United States make significant contributions to campus learning, community diversity, and the economy. Those who return home to become leaders in their countries represent a reservoir of goodwill for the United States, perhaps our most underrated foreign-policy asset.Below is the latest information on federal legislative or regulatory activity as it affects international student and scholar access, such as visa policy and immigration reform, as well as reports, surveys, and statistics related to international student exchange.
Reports
- January 2008
Federal Advisory Panel Highlights Importance of Study Abroad, International Students - January 2008
Deemed Export Advisory Committee Issues Final Report - January 2007
Visa Policy Recommendations, NAFSA - June 2006
Restoring U.S. Competitiveness for International Students and Scholars, NAFSA
| Legislative Activity |
| February 19, 2008 New International Student, Scholar Legislation Introduced On February 14, Senators Norm Coleman (R-Minn.) and Jeff Bingaman (D-N.Mex.) introduced the America Competes Through International Openness Now Act of 2008 (S. 2653) to enhance U.S. competitiveness for international students, scholars, and business travelers. February 11, 2008 House Hearing on Foreign Student and Scholar Visas October 25, 2007 NAFSA Executive Director Urges DHS to Protect International Students (72kb  )September 11, 2007 Senate Approves Funding Increase for Overseas Advising Centers and Consular Services |
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| Regulatory Activity |
| December 13, 2007 Discover America Partnership Urges Wait Times Reduction The Discover America Partnership, of which NAFSA is a member, recently urged the State Department to couple its planned visa fee increase with a pledge to improve service and reduce visa wait times to no more than 30 days. November 20, 2007 Proposal to Extend OPT from 12 to 29 Months |
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