A group of 40 leading academic, science and engineering associations today urged the U.S. government to accelerate its effort to reform the visa process for international students, scholars, and researchers.
While noting that progress has been made during the past year, the group said that additional steps are needed to help dispel the “misperception that our country does not welcome these international visitors, who contribute immensely to our nation’s economy, national security, and higher education and scientific enterprises.”