This testimony will summarize the chief difficulties that international students and scholars face in applying for visas, and will suggest policy and procedural changes that can enhance security while helping to make the visa application process more positive and welcoming.
Dr. Adam W. Herbert, President, Indiana University, before the Senate Committee On Foreign Relations, "Addressing the New Reality of the Current Visa Policy on International Students and Researchers"
Martin C. Jischke, President, Purdue University, before the Senate Foreign Relations Committee, Washington D.C. Wednesday, October 6, 2004
Statement and Recommendations on Visa Problems Harming America's Scientific, Economic, and Security Interests, May 12, 2004
The following statement responds briefly to three significant issues raised in the comments received by the PTO. This statement is intended to give the PTO a more complete and accurate record to consult in drafting its report to Congress and is submitted on behalf of the AAU, ACE, NASULGC, ALA, ARL, AALL, MLA, AND SLA.