Welch Leads Colleagues in Letter Calling on State Department to Clarify Student Visa Adjudication Standards
July 09, 2024
July 09, 2024
WASHINGTON, July 9 -- Sen. Peter Welch, D-Vermont, issued the following news release:
Recent investigation shows students from African countries were denied at significantly higher rates
Senator Peter Welch (D-Vt) led seven Senators in sending a letter to U.S. Secretary of State Antony Blinken calling on the State Department to update its student visa adjudication guidance to ensure that all qualified students have an equal opportunity to continue their academic journey . . .
Recent investigation shows students from African countries were denied at significantly higher rates
Senator Peter Welch (D-Vt) led seven Senators in sending a letter to U.S. Secretary of State Antony Blinken calling on the State Department to update its student visa adjudication guidance to ensure that all qualified students have an equal opportunity to continue their academic journey . . .