Historic Support

APS and the U.S. scientific community have long supported improving and easing the challenges that scientists face when trying to obtain visas to the United States.


Statements on Visa Policy

From the Science & Higher Education Communities
In 2004 and 2009, organizations within the U.S. science and higher education communities signed statements calling on the U.S. government to make improvements to the visa system for international students, scientists, and scholars.

Visa Problems Harming America's Scientific, Economic, and Security Interests format_pdf
June 2009 statement and recommendations signed by 31 organizations.

Enhancing U.S. Visa System to Advance Scientific & Economic Competitiveness & National Security Interests format_pdf
Recommendations following-up on the May 2004 statement

Visa Problems Harming America's Scientific, Economic, and Security Interests format_pdf
May 2004 statement signed by 25 U.S. scientific and academic organizations

Statements by APS
Visa Rules and Government Procedures

Statement 03.1: APS Calls for Visa Rules that Promote Knowledge Sharing

Regarding Free Circulation at IUPAP-Sponsored Meetings
Statement 92.2b: APS Affirms IUPAP Guidelines


Visa-Related Articles

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