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Session B36: Invited Session: Visa and Immigration Policies for 21st Century Science

11:15 AM–2:15 PM, Monday, March 3, 2014
Room: 703

Sponsoring Unit: FIP
Chair: Amy Flatten, Director of International Affairs, American Physical Society

Abstract ID: BAPS.2014.MAR.B36.3

Abstract: B36.00003 : Improvements to the Visa Application System: Serving the S\&T Community, Promoting The American Economy and Keeping Us Safe

12:27 PM–1:03 PM

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Author:

Mathew Gillen
(Visa Office, Bureau of Consular Affairs, U.S. Department of State)

The speaker will address policy changes and improvements in visa processing that help scientists and students to visit and study in the United States. The speaker will also discuss challenges involved with balancing the needs of U.S. science with national security interests.

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