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 from the Science & Higher Education Community

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
June 2009 statement and recommendations signed by 31 organizations

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

Enhancing the U.S. Visa System to Advance America's Scientific and Economic Competitiveness and National Security Interests
Recommendations following-up on the May 2004 statement

APS Statements on Visa Policy

Visa Rules and U.S. 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

• Quinn Receives State Department Response on Improved Visa Process
• APS Joins Science Organizations in Urging Better Visa Regulations
• Proposed New Department Complicates Outlook for Visas
• APS News Survey Tracks Chinese Student Visa Problems

Physics Today (AIP):
"US Visa Difficulties Are Lessening, but More Must be Done"
Notes the progress and challenges ahead in improving the visa process for international scientists and students

International Travel Report

Physics Students from Abroad in the Post-9/11 Era
AIP Statistical Report on trends in students studying abroad