AAS Informational Email 2005-12

Kevin B. Marvel, Deputy Executive Officer

AAS Signs Community Letter on Enhancing the US Visa System


INFORMATION

The American Astronomical Society and 40 other academic, science and engineering societies have asked the U.S. government (in the form of a statement and letter released today) to accelerate its efforts to reform the visa process for international students, scholars and researchers.

While noting that progress has been made during the past year, the societies 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."

The statement is available on the AAU Web site at: http://www.aau.edu/homeland/05VisaStatement.pdf
and on the AAAS Web site at: http://www.aaas.org/news/releases/2005/0518recommendations.shtml

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18 May 2005

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