NACE, Higher Ed Associations Ask State Department for Timely Processing of Student Visas

February 2025

NACE joined the American Council on Education and 30 other higher ed associations in a letter to Secretary Marco Rubio, U.S. Department of State. The letter asks that State work closely with the higher ed community to ensure timely processing of student visas and expresses concerns about recent slowdowns in scheduling interviews. The letter also discusses national security threats that target higher ed research and education missions.