Historic Support
APS and the U.S. scientific community have long been supporters of improving and easing the challenges that scientists face when trying to obtain visas to the United States. On this page you can find links to articles, statements, and policy papers regarding this on-going and established support.
Statements and Recommendations from the Science & Higher Education Community
Visa Problems Harming America's Scientific, Economic, and Security Interests, 10 June 2009 (PDF)
Statement and Recommendations signed by 31 organizations of U.S. higher education, science, and engineering
Visa Problems Harming America's Scientific, Economic, and Security Interests, May 2004 (PDF)
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 (PDF)
Recommendations following up on the above 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
APS News:
- 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"
By APS Director of International Affairs, Dr. Amy K. Flatten
International Travel Report
Physics Students from Abroad in the Post-9/11 Era
AIP Statistical Report on trends in students studying abroad
