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
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"
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
