Recommendations to Increase and Diversify International Student Success
Read more about the Coalition’s recommendations to the U.S. government to more effectively attract a greater and more diverse population of international students and ensure their success.
Concerns about Lengthy Visa Interview and Processing Delays
June 2024 - The U.S. for Success coalition sent a letter to Assistant Secretary of State expressing concerns about lengthy delays in visa interview and processing delays, as well as disproportionately high visa denials rates for students from African countries.
Strengthen Security: Waive In-Person Interviews for Previously Vetted Applicants:
Update: U.S. Government expands visa interview waiver policy, following November 20, 2023 Letter from U.S. for Success coalition partners to U.S. Secretary of State Antony Blinken and U.S. Secretary of Homeland Security Alejandro Mayorkas advocating for this important change.
Positioning the U.S. to Compete and Cooperate on a Global Stage: Fostering International Student Success
December 2023 Recommmendations to the U.S. Department of Commerce from the U.S. for Success coalition
Ensuring Homeland Security through International Student Success:
December 2023 Recommendations to U.S. Department of Homeland Security from U.S. for Success coalition
About U.S. for Success Coalition
The U.S. for Success coalition is a multi-sector effort that aims to foster international student success in the United States through a coordinated national effort. We all succeed when the U.S. can compete and cooperate effectively on the global stage by welcoming international students to the nation’s campuses and by facilitating pathways for them to apply their knowledge and skills in local economies upon graduation. The coalition will work in partnership with the U.S. government, higher education institutions, the business sector, and other key partners to foster supportive federal policies and practices.
