J-1 Visa Update

On July 25, the US House of Representatives approved by vote of 351 to 78 an amendment to attract exchange students to the U.S. and reverse the negative perceptions of the visa process. The amendment encourages the US Department of State to develop "best practices" to reverse the current situation. It calls for a review of the application and issuance rates for F and J visas at every U.S. Consular post abroad.

This update provided by Alliance Abroad.

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