US signals visa restrictions review for Nigeria
Several articles this week suggest potential shifts in US visa policy. One headline circulating—“visa restrictions are not permanent”—offers a cautiously encouraging signal. While details remain unclear, it may indicate that the US is reviewing its current approach and considering possible adjustments.
“Visa restrictions are not permanent, and travel policies are subject to review. Strengthening security and information-sharing standards for screening, vetting, identity management, and immigration make all of us collectively safer.”
Rep. Maria Salazar launches National Dignity Coalition and Nationwide “Dignity Tour”!
Last week, Rep. Salazar of Florida launched the bipartisan National Dignity Act Coalition alongside a nationwide tour to promote and discuss the legislation. The US for Success Coalition is supporting this effort, which includes important protections for OPT.
Below are key resources provided by her office:
Urge Your Representative to Cosponsor the Keep Innovators in America Act
Urge your Representative to Protect Optional Practical Training. The Keep Innovators in America Act, introduced in the U.S. House of Representatives by Rep. Sam Liccardo (D-CA-16), Rep. Jay Obernolte (R-CA-23), and Rep. Raja Krishnamoorthi (D-IL-08), would make Optional Practical Training (OPT) part of immigration law.
Urge your representative to cosponsor this bipartisan legislation to protect OPT, a proven experiential learning pathway for talented international students who contribute billions to the U.S. economy and fuel U.S. preeminence in research and innovation.