by Albert L. The quintessential story of America is that of the immigrant. Packing up your bags to leave the comforts you once knew and traveling to a land of apple pies in search of opportunities and freedom is something that is hardwired into the DNA of the United States. So many come to our shores (or more likely airports) in search of a better life for themselves and their
Last week, Trump’s travel ban against people from certain Muslim-majority countries stirred strong reactions across the U.S. The ban affected travelers entering the U.S. and those involved in the visa process. How has the ban affected colleges? The NACAC has made a list of recent news on the issue and the stories that students, professors, researchers, and others in higher education have to tell about their experiences. (Source: NACAC)
On Monday, during the first day of his trip to China, President Barack Obama announced a new policy on visas between the U.S. and China. Originally, U.S. visas such as business visas and student visas were only valid for one year. Under the new policy, business and tourist visas will now be valid for up to ten years. Student and exchange visas will be valid for five years. The new
