It would be a mistake to presume that things are back to normal. We must be vigilant in adopting policies that encourage international students to pursue graduate study in the U.S. in order to strengthen our competitiveness and security in the global marketplace. |
The federal government has made considerable progress in reducing delays in visa processing, and graduate institutions continue to improve their admissions systems and enhance efforts to attract international applicants. |
This increase in applications . . . is a result of sustained efforts by both the federal government and graduate schools. |