WASHINGTON, Oct. 4 -- Sixteen attorneys general submitted a public comment letter to the U.S. Department of Homeland Security opposing its Proposed Rule concerning nonimmigrant academic students and exchange visitors. The rule, published on August 28, 2025, aims to establish a fixed time period of admission and a rather rigorous extension of stay procedure that critics fear will severely disrupt international student enrollment and undermine the quality of American higher education. In their st more ST

WASHINGTON, Oct. 4 -- Forty-three medical organizations submitted a public comment letter to the U.S. Department of Homeland Security expressing worries over proposed changes to the J-1 visa program that could adversely affect the recruitment and retention of international medical graduates (IMGs) working in the United States. The proposed shift from duration of status (D/S) to fixed admission periods with recurring extensions of stay has drawn criticism for potentially creating instability and  more ST

WASHINGTON, Oct. 4 -- ACT, the App Association, has issued a public comment letter to the Office of the U.S. Trade Representative (USTR) expressing grave concerns about Russia's compliance with its World Trade Organization (WTO) commitments. This input is part of the USTR's ongoing efforts to assess and report on Russia's adherence to international trade agreements. The App Association, a global trade organization representing small business technology firms in the U.S., has highlighted the imp more ST

WASHINGTON, Oct. 4 -- The AFL-CIO Writers Guild of America East, New York, has submitted a public comment letter to the U.S. Immigration and Customs Enforcement (ICE) expressing strong opposition to the proposed rule aimed at establishing a fixed time period of admission and an extension of stay procedure for nonimmigrant academic students, exchange visitors, and representatives of foreign information media. The WGAE represents thousands of members involved in broadcasting, television, radio, an more ST

WASHINGTON, Oct. 4 -- The American Apparel & Footwear Association has submitted a public comment letter to the U.S. Trade Representative (USTR) regarding its 2025 Review of Notorious Markets for Counterfeiting and Piracy. In this letter, AAFA expressed serious concerns about the increasing prevalence of counterfeit goods on various e-commerce platforms, which is impacting both American companies and consumers. AAFA represents over 1,100 brands in the apparel and footwear industry, advocating fo more ST

WASHINGTON, Oct. 4 -- The American Association of State Highway and Transportation Officials has submitted a public comment letter to the Federal Aviation Administration (FAA) and the Transportation Security Administration (TSA), expressing concerns regarding the proposed Normalizing Unmanned Aircraft Systems Beyond Visual Line of Sight (BVLOS) Operations Notice of Proposed Rulemaking (NPRM) published in August 2025. AASHTO represents state transportation departments in all 50 states, D.C., and  more ST

WASHINGTON, Oct. 4 -- The American College of Physicians Pennsylvania Chapter submitted a public comment letter to the U.S. Department of Homeland Security, expressing serious concerns about proposed regulatory changes affecting non-immigrant aliens in medical education and training programs. These proposed amendments to 8 CFR Parts 214, 248, and 274a could significantly impact the ability of medical students and fellow physicians to continue their essential roles in the healthcare system across more ST

WASHINGTON, Oct. 4 -- The American Educational Research Association has issued a public comment letter to the U.S. Department of Homeland Security (DHS) urging the withdrawal of a proposed rule that would establish a fixed time period of admission and extension of stay procedures for nonimmigrant academic students, exchange visitors, and representatives of foreign information media. AERA, representing 25,000 educational professionals, believes the proposed rule poses significant challenges for i more ST

WASHINGTON, Oct. 4 -- The American Psychiatric Association has submitted a public comment letter to the U.S. Department of Homeland Security expressing strong opposition to a proposed rule that would impact the visa status of J-1 physicians. The organization argues that the change, which would eliminate the "duration of status" provision for nonimmigrant academic students, could significantly undermine the psychiatric workforce in the United States. The proposed rule aims to replace the current more ST

WASHINGTON, Oct. 4 -- The Association of American Publishers has submitted a public comment letter to the Office of the U.S. Trade Representative (USTR) urging the identification and mitigation of notorious online piracy markets that infringe upon copyright. As a leading trade organization representing the U.S. book and journal publishing industry, AAP emphasizes the detrimental impact that such piracy has on its members, authors, and the creative economy at large. The letter highlights the vit more ST

WASHINGTON, Oct. 4 -- The Association of Independent Research Institutes has submitted a public comment letter expressing opposition to a proposed rule by the U.S. Department of Homeland Security (DHS) that seeks to establish a fixed time period of admission and an extension of stay procedure for nonimmigrant academic students, exchange visitors, and representatives of foreign information media. The proposed changes threaten the ability of international scholars to maintain their status in the U more ST

WASHINGTON, Oct. 4 -- Camp America, Stamford, Connecticut, has submitted a public comment letter to the U.S. Department of Homeland Security addressing concerns regarding a proposed rule aimed at establishing a fixed time period for admission and an extension of stay procedure for non-immigrant academic students, exchange visitors, and representatives of foreign information media. The organization, which administers popular J-1 exchange programs, argues that the proposed changes would create bur more ST

WASHINGTON, Oct. 4 -- Carnegie Mellon University, Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania, is urging the U.S. Department of Homeland Security (DHS) to withdraw a proposed rule that would establish a fixed period of admission and an extension of stay procedure for non-immigrant academic students, exchange visitors, and representatives of foreign information media. The institution's public comment letter elaborated on the potential negative impacts the regulation could have on F and J visa holders and the academ more ST

WASHINGTON, Oct. 4 -- The Council on Social Work Education, Alexandria, Virginia, submitted a public comment letter to the U.S. Department of Homeland Security (DHS) expressing serious concerns regarding a proposed rule that would affect the admission and extension of stay for international academic students. The letter highlights that the suggested regulations could have detrimental effects on social work students, patient care, and the community services that these students provide. The CSWE' more ST

WASHINGTON, Oct. 4 -- Robyn Walker, executive director of the Cultural Exchange Network, Cape Girardeau, Missouri, submitted a public comment letter to the U.S. Department of Homeland Security (DHS) arguing that the proposed rule establishing a fixed time period of admission for nonimmigrant academic students would have serious negative impacts on the Department of State's BridgeUSA programs, specifically the J-1 Trainee and Intern categories. The organization urged the agency to exclude these e more ST

WASHINGTON, Oct. 4 -- The Embassy of Japan has submitted a public comment letter to the U.S. Department of Homeland Security urging the agency to reconsider proposed changes to visa regulations affecting foreign media representatives. The proposed measure, outlined in RIN 1653-AA95/Docket No. ICEB-2025-0001, suggests limiting the admission period for nonimmigrant I visa holders to a fixed timeframe of 240 days. In the letter, the Embassy emphasized the need for stability and predictability in t more ST

WASHINGTON, Oct. 4 -- The Entertainment Software Association has submitted a public comment letter to the Office of the U.S. Trade Representative (USTR) in response to a Federal Register notice regarding the 2025 Review of Notorious Markets for Counterfeiting and Piracy. The letter details the persistence of notorious markets that capitalize on the exploitation of intellectual property rights within the video game industry, both online and in physical locations abroad.  ESA represents companie more ST

WASHINGTON, Oct. 4 -- The European Union Aviation Safety Agency, Cologne, Germany, has submitted a public comment letter to the U.S. Federal Aviation Administration (FAA) regarding new regulations aimed at controlling the noise generated by unmanned aerial systems (UAS). EASA's commentary provides critical feedback on various aspects of the proposed rulemaking, focusing on the need for clarity and consistency in the regulatory framework. One of EASA's primary concerns relates to the acceptance  more ST

WASHINGTON, Oct. 4 -- Georgetown University has submitted a public comment letter opposing the U.S. Department of Homeland Security's (DHS) proposed rule that establishes a fixed time period of admission and an extension of stay procedure for nonimmigrant academic students, exchange visitors, and representatives of foreign information media. The university contends that the rule, identified under DHS Docket No. ICEB-2025-0001, would impose excessive burdens on international students and impede t more ST

WASHINGTON, Oct. 4 -- The Government of the Republic of Korea has submitted a public comment letter to the U.S. Department of Homeland Security (DHS) regarding its proposed rule concerning admission periods for nonimmigrant students, exchange visitors, and media representatives. This letter highlights several concerns that the ROK believes require thorough examination to ensure the stability of its citizens studying and working in the United States. In the proposed rule, the DHS aims to establi more ST

WASHINGTON, Oct. 4 -- Green River College, Auburn, Washington, has expressed opposition to the Department of Homeland Security proposed rule aimed at altering the admission process for nonimmigrant academic students and exchange visitors. In a public comment letter submitted to the agency, the college urges DHS to withdraw its proposal to eliminate the "duration of status" (D/S) for F and J visa holders and replace it with a fixed date of admission. According to Green River College, which has m more ST

WASHINGTON, Oct. 4 -- The Information Technology and Innovation Foundation has issued a public comment letter to the Office of the United States Trade Representative (USTR) urging the inclusion of e-commerce platforms Temu, AliExpress, and SHEIN on the 2025 Notorious Markets List. The ITIF highlights these platforms as significant enablers of counterfeit goods and piracy, undermining U.S. intellectual property rights, endangering consumer safety, and threatening fair competition within the marke more ST

WASHINGTON, Oct. 4 -- The Intellectual Property Owners Association has submitted a public comment letter to the Office of the U.S. Trade Representative (USTR) addressing the ongoing issue of global counterfeiting and piracy. This response is part of the USTR's request for comments regarding the 2025 Review of Notorious Markets for Counterfeiting and Piracy. The IPO expressed appreciation for the USTR's leadership in tackling these global challenges and underscored the importance of an updated N more ST

WASHINGTON, Oct. 4 -- The International Intellectual Property Alliance has submitted a public comment letter to the U.S. Office of the United States Trade Representative (USTR) concerning Russia's compliance with its World Trade Organization (WTO) obligations. The comments focus on significant issues related to copyright law enforcement and enforcement obligations outlined in the WTO Agreement on Trade-Related Aspects of Intellectual Property Rights (TRIPS Agreement).  In its submission, the I more ST

WASHINGTON, Oct. 4 -- The Japan Commercial Broadcasters Association has submitted a public comment letter addressing concerns over proposed changes to the I Visa regulations by the U.S. Department of Homeland Security. The JBA, which includes 207 commercial broadcasters in Japan, emphasized the importance of maintaining a robust framework for their correspondents to effectively cover significant news events in the U.S.  In their correspondence, the JBA articulated that a modification in the I  more ST

WASHINGTON, Oct. 4 -- The Middle States Commission on Higher Education, Wilmington, Delaware, has issued a public comment letter to the U.S. Department of Homeland Security regarding proposed amendments to regulations affecting the admissions period for specific non-immigrant visa classifications. The letter, submitted via the agency's public comment portal, addresses concerns stemming from a proposal published in the Federal Register on August 28, 2025. MSCHE, recognized by the U.S. Secretary  more ST

WASHINGTON, Oct. 4 -- The Motion Picture Association has submitted a public comment letter to the Office of the U.S. Trade Representative (USTR) regarding the 2025 Special 301 Out-of-Cycle Review of Notorious Markets. The letter emphasizes the critical issue of copyright piracy affecting the motion picture and television industries on a global scale. In its submission, MPA highlights its role as the global advocate for the film, television, and streaming sectors, stressing the importance of pro more ST

WASHINGTON, Oct. 4 -- The National Association of Independent Schools has issued a public comment letter to the U.S. Department of Homeland Security (DHS) expressing deep concerns about a proposed rule regarding the admission and extension of stays for international students. This regulation, which aims to establish a fixed time period for admissions, threatens to disrupt the educational journeys of thousands of international students at K-12 independent schools in the United States. The propos more ST

WASHINGTON, Oct. 4 -- The National Electrical Contractors Association has submitted a public comment letter to the Federal Aviation Administration (FAA) expressing serious concerns regarding the agency's proposed regulations for unmanned aircraft systems (UAS) operations beyond visual line of sight (BVLOS). These proposals, outlined in a recent Notice of Proposed Rulemaking (NPRM), could significantly impact the safety and operational efficiency of vital utility work that NECA members conduct na more ST

WASHINGTON, Oct. 4 -- The Japan Newspaper Publishers & Editors Association Nihon Shinbun Kyokai has submitted a public comment letter to the U.S. Department of Homeland Security regarding proposed regulations affecting the ability of foreign media correspondents to operate in the United States. NSK, which comprises 95 newspaper companies, 4 news agencies, and 20 broadcasters, is concerned about the impact of a new rule that would shorten the admission period for foreign correspondents from an in more ST

WASHINGTON, Oct. 4 -- The Penn State College of Medicine Postdoctoral Society, Hershey, submitted a public comment letter to the U.S. Department of Homeland Security voicing strong opposition to proposed regulations that would establish a fixed four-year term for J-1 visa holders. The society represents the interests of 80 postdoctoral researchers at its Hershey, Pennsylvania institution, highlighting their collective concerns about the implications of such a policy. The proposed rule is design more ST

WASHINGTON, Oct. 4 -- The Recording Industry Association of America has submitted a public comment letter to the Office of the U.S. Trade Representative (USTR) calling for the identification and action against specific online and physical markets that engage in counterfeiting and piracy. This submission supports the 2025 Review of Notorious Markets, listing numerous online platforms that facilitate significant copyright infringements impacting artists, songwriters, and record labels across the U more ST

WASHINGTON, Oct. 4 -- Rice University, Houston, Texas, submitted a public comment letter to the U.S. Immigration and Customs Enforcement expressing strong opposition to the agency's proposed rulemaking aimed at establishing fixed time periods for the admission and extension of stay for nonimmigrant academic students and exchange visitors. The letter highlights the potential detrimental impact on the university's ability to attract top international talent and sustain its research capacity. As a more ST

WASHINGTON, Oct. 4 -- Shopee Singapore Private Limited, a subsidiary of US-listed Sea Limited, has submitted a public comment letter to the Office of the United States Trade Representative (USTR) regarding its 2025 Notorious Markets for Counterfeiting and Piracy report. In the letter, Shopee lays out its ongoing efforts to enhance protections for intellectual property rights and combat counterfeiting across various global markets. The letter highlights Shopee's commitment to enhancing its platf more ST

WASHINGTON, Oct. 4 -- The Society of Academic Urologists, East Dundee, Illinois, has submitted a public comment letter to the U.S. Department of Homeland Security (DHS) expressing strong opposition to a proposed change that would limit J-1 visa holders in urology residency programs to a four-year stay without requiring a U.S. Citizenship and Immigration Services (USCIS) extension. The organization argues that this change could hinder the training and availability of urologists in the United Stat more ST

WASHINGTON, Oct. 4 -- The Society of Professional Journalists, Indianapolis, Indiana, has issued a public comment letter to the U.S. Department of Homeland Security, expressing strong opposition to proposed changes affecting the I visa process for international media representatives. The organization, which champions press freedom and the professional development of journalists, argues that these changes undermine essential principles of transparency and accountability in the media. In the lett more ST

WASHINGTON, Oct. 4 -- Stanford University, California, has submitted a public comment letter to the U.S. Department of Homeland Security (DHS) expressing deep concerns regarding a proposed rule on the admissions timeline for international academic students. The proposed rule, which establishes a fixed time period of admission and a process for extensions of stay, has stirred significant apprehension among educational institutions, particularly regarding its implications for graduate education an more ST

WASHINGTON, Oct. 4 -- sTX Aerial Photography LLC, Columbus, Ohio, has submitted a public comment letter to the Federal Aviation Administration (FAA) advocating for a comprehensive regulatory framework for Beyond Visual Line of Sight (BVLOS) drone operations. Recognizing the potential of drones to enhance various sectors, the organization emphasizes the need for regulations that prioritize safety while encouraging growth in the industry. The company's letter outlines several key recommendations  more ST

WASHINGTON, Oct. 4 -- Temple University, Philadelphia, Pennsylvania, expressed its concerns in a public comment letter directed to the U.S. Department of Homeland Security regarding a proposed rule that would change the admission status for international students. The letter addressed the potential implications of replacing the current "Duration of Status" policy with fixed periods of admission for F-1 and J-1 visa holders. The proposed regulation aims to enhance oversight of international stud more ST

WASHINGTON, Oct. 4 -- The Transnational Alliance to Combat Illicit Trade, New York, has submitted a public comment letter to the Office of the United States Trade Representative (USTR) concerning the 2025 Review of Notorious Markets for Counterfeiting and Piracy. The organization, dedicated to mitigating the impacts of illicit trade, emphasizes the urgent need for improved oversight of both online and physical marketplaces that facilitate counterfeiting and piracy. In its submission, TRACIT hig more ST

WASHINGTON, Oct. 4 -- Tufts Medicine, Burlington, Massachusetts, has submitted a public comment letter to the U.S. Department of Homeland Security (DHS) expressing serious concerns regarding proposed changes to the admission and extension procedures for nonimmigrant academic students, exchange visitors, and representatives of foreign information media. The proposed rule would alter visa status for individuals holding F and J visas, which play a crucial role in supporting the academic and healthc more ST

WASHINGTON, Oct. 4 -- UNIFAB (Union des Fabricants), Paris, France, has submitted a public comment letter to the Office of the U.S. Trade Representative (USTR) regarding the 2025 Review of Notorious Markets for Counterfeiting and Piracy. The organization has sought to highlight significant online and physical markets engaged in substantial copyright piracy and trademark counterfeiting that threaten U.S. intellectual property. In its letter, UNIFAB outlined serious concerns over the prevailing c more ST

WASHINGTON, Oct. 4 -- The University of Hawaii at Manoa has submitted a public comment letter to the U.S. Department of Homeland Security regarding proposed changes that would eliminate "Duration of Status" for non-immigrant students holding F-1 and J-1 visas. The letter was issued in response to a proposed rule that aims to establish a fixed time period of admission and a set extension of stay procedure for international academic students, which is expected to have significant impacts on the un more ST

WASHINGTON, Oct. 4 -- The University of Rochester, New York, has submitted a public comment letter to the U.S. Department of Homeland Security (DHS) expressing strong opposition to the proposed rule concerning fixed time periods of admission for non-immigrant academic students, exchange visitors, and representatives of foreign information media. This rule would replace the current Duration of Status (D/S) policy, which allows international students the flexibility needed to complete their studie more ST

WASHINGTON, Oct. 4 -- The University of Washington, Seattle, has addressed its concerns to the U.S. Department of Homeland Security (DHS) regarding the recent Notice of Proposed Rulemaking (NPRM) concerning changes in the admission process for non-immigrant academic students and exchange visitors. The university's public comment letter outlines potential negative economic and academic consequences that the proposed changes could have on both the institution and the broader U.S. academic landscap more ST

WASHINGTON, Oct. 4 -- The University of Nevada, Las Vegas, has expressed serious concerns regarding a proposed immigration rule affecting international students and exchange visitors in a public comment letter submitted to the U.S. Department of Homeland Security. The letter outlines the potential negative impact of the proposed Duration of Status Proposal on the university's ability to recruit and graduate talented individuals from abroad. UNLV argues that a proposed fixed four-year admission  more ST

WASHINGTON, Oct. 4 -- Wingtra, Zurich, Switzerland, has presented its concerns and recommendations regarding the proposed Part 108 rule by the Federal Aviation Administration, which outlines regulations for unmanned aircraft systems (UAS) operating beyond visual line of sight (BVLOS). In a public comment letter submitted to the agency, Wingtra emphasizes the urgent need for regulatory adjustments to ensure the drone industry can safely and effectively integrate into the broader airspace. Acknow more ST

WASHINGTON, Oct. 4 -- Woodberry Forest School, Virginia, has submitted a public comment letter to the Department of Homeland Security expressing strong opposition to proposed rule changes that would eliminate the Duration of Status (D/S) for international students. The school has integrated international students into its community for over a century, highlighting the inherent value these students bring to American education and culture. The school argues that the proposed changes could pose a  more ST

WASHINGTON, Oct. 4 -- Yale University, New Haven, Connecticut, has submitted a public comment letter to the U.S. Department of Homeland Security (DHS) expressing strong opposition to a proposed rule aimed at changing the admission policies for non-immigrant academic students and exchange visitors. The proposed rule, published on August 28, 2025, seeks to eliminate the existing "duration of status" framework for F and J visa holders, replacing it with a fixed maximum stay of four years. The lett more ST

WASHINGTON, Oct. 4 -- Zerberus Technologies Ltd., London, England, has issued a public comment letter to the Cybersecurity and Infrastructure Security Agency (CISA) addressing the draft of the Software Bill of Materials (SBOM) Minimum Elements. The company, which specializes in cybersecurity and compliance automation, is actively focused on securing the modern software supply chain. In its correspondence, Zerberus emphasizes its support for CISA's ongoing efforts to enhance software supply chai more ST