WASHINGTON, Oct. 4 -- The American College of Physicians Pennsylvania Chapter submitted a public comment letter to the U.S. Department of Homeland Security, expressing serious concerns about proposed regulatory changes affecting non-immigrant aliens in medical education and training programs. These proposed amendments to 8 CFR Parts 214, 248, and 274a could significantly impact the ability of medical students and fellow physicians to continue their essential roles in the healthcare system across  more

WASHINGTON, Oct. 4 -- Carnegie Mellon University, Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania, is urging the U.S. Department of Homeland Security (DHS) to withdraw a proposed rule that would establish a fixed period of admission and an extension of stay procedure for non-immigrant academic students, exchange visitors, and representatives of foreign information media. The institution's public comment letter elaborated on the potential negative impacts the regulation could have on F and J visa holders and the academ  more

WASHINGTON, Oct. 4 -- The Penn State College of Medicine Postdoctoral Society, Hershey, submitted a public comment letter to the U.S. Department of Homeland Security voicing strong opposition to proposed regulations that would establish a fixed four-year term for J-1 visa holders. The society represents the interests of 80 postdoctoral researchers at its Hershey, Pennsylvania institution, highlighting their collective concerns about the implications of such a policy. The proposed rule is design  more

WASHINGTON, Oct. 4 -- Temple University, Philadelphia, Pennsylvania, expressed its concerns in a public comment letter directed to the U.S. Department of Homeland Security regarding a proposed rule that would change the admission status for international students. The letter addressed the potential implications of replacing the current "Duration of Status" policy with fixed periods of admission for F-1 and J-1 visa holders. The proposed regulation aims to enhance oversight of international stud  more