Visa Policy
The United States must welcome students, visitors and business travelers in order to remain competitive in a global market. USA*Engage's visa coalition holds meetings with U.S. officials to discuss ways to protect national security while minimizing the red tape and regulations that hinder legitimate travelers who seek to visit the United States. Building on previous studies, and in conjunction with other trade associations, USA*Engage has made a series of recommendations to the U.S. Government on ways to facilitate the issuance of visas and temporary entry procedures. USA*Engage also monitors new visa and immigration proposals in Congress, and supports comprehensive immigration reform that includes enhanced temporary entry provisions.
Press Releases
- USA*Engage Welcomes Legislation to Improve U.S. Competitiveness for International Talent Friday, 15 February 2008
- NFTC Applauds Conferees for Tabling Grassley/Sanders H-1B Visa Wednesday, 07 November 2007
- NFTC and Other Members of Visa Policy Coalition Press Congress for National-Interest-Based Reform Thursday, 22 March 2007
- Coalition of Academic, Exchange, and Trade Groups Releases New Visa Policy Recommendations Wednesday, 31 January 2007
- NFTC Leads Call for Changes in Visa Policy Friday, 01 April 2005
- NFTC Sets Trade and Investment Agenda Tuesday, 08 March 2005
- New Survey Reports Major Changes in Employee Relocation Trends Over Last Year Tuesday, 29 June 2004
- Visa Backlog Costs U.S. Exporters More than $30 Billion Since 2002 Wednesday, 02 June 2004
In the News
- Coalition of Diverse Groups Calls for a More Open U.S. Visa Policy Friday, 09 February 2007
- Visa Policy Discouraging to Students Tuesday, 06 February 2007
- Shaping a Visa Policy in the National Interest Monday, 05 February 2007
- US Visa Policy to Come Under Attack Wednesday, 31 January 2007
Publications
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An Economic Analysis of New Visitor Entry Policies for the United States
H-1B Visas, Enforcement, Outsourcing and U.S. Workers: An H-1B Primer
U.S. Green Card Delays Worsen For Employment-Based Immigrants: Options Available for Congress to Fix the Problem
Visa-Waiver Reform Can Make America More Secure
Secure Borders and Open Doors
A Blueprint to Discover America
Visa Policies Costing the U.S. Billions of Dollars
Waiving Visitor Visas Would Help U.S. Business, Innovation
Promoting Secure Borders and Open Doors: A National-Interest-Based Visa Policy for Students and Scholars
U.S. Visa Policy a Passport to Reduced Competitiveness
Legal Immigrants: Waiting Forever – An Analysis of the Green Card Backlogs and Processing Delays Affecting Families, Skilled Professionals and U.S. Employers
High Skilled Immigration in the International Arena
The Visa Process: Strategic Direction for a 21st Century System (testimony)
Letter to Chairman Tom David of the House Committee on Government Reform on Visa Policy
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