[note: this page was established in response to member feedback to AAS Informational Email 2003-1. Please email Kevin Marvel if you have had any experience with this issue.]
For information on visa processing see The National Academies International Visitors Office.
The President of the National Academies has issued a statement on this matter.
An AAS member submitted the following web page, that provides some additional information.
Nationals from 25 'special' countries must follow intricate procedures prior to departure from the US and subsequent to their return. Please see this INS web page for details.
Another INS site with more information on special registration individuals.
Two (First Second) specific instructional PDF files from the INS on special registration.
A news item on re-entry procedures.
An informational web page for Pakistani Nationals at the Embassy of Pakistan.