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Statement on Visa Delays
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The presidents of the National Academy of Sciences, National Academy of Engineering, and Institute of Medicine joined other scientific and educational organizations in issuing a statement urging federal agencies to streamline visa processing for scholars and scientists visiting the United States. Read the statement issued June 10, 2009.
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DOS Visa Office Announces New E-mail for F/M/J Inquiries
The State Department (DOS) Bureau of Consular Affairs, the DOS Public Liaison Unit now has a Student/Exchange Visitor Visa Center! All schools and exchange sponsors can submit inquiries through the following
e-mail address: fmjvisas@state.gov.
DHS Extends Period of Optional Practical Training for Certain Highly Skilled
Foreign Students
The U.S. Department of Homeland Security released today an interim final rule extending the period of Optional Practical Training (OPT) from 12 to 29 months for qualified F-1 non-immigrant students.
State Department Posts Annual Student/Exchange Visitor Cable
The Department of State posted its annual student and exchange visitor visa issues cable on April 3, 2008. The cable instructs posts regarding procedures for expediting F, M, and J appointments and clarifies information on Form DS-2019.
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Are you a scientist traveling to the U.S.?
Has your visa case been delayed more
than 21 days? If you're willing to share this information, please submit a questionnaire.
The IVO questionnaire collects information regarding visa-related issues from the scientific community. Data will be used for the purpose of tracking trends and to assist visa applicants whenever possible.
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