WASHINGTON, Oct. 5 -- A coalition of 39 science, education, and policy organizations has submitted a public comment letter to the U.S. Department of Homeland Security concerning the proposed rule to eliminate the "Duration of Status" admissions for non-immigrant academic students and exchange visitors. The organizations argue that the proposed changes to the admissions process for F-1 and J-1 visa holders could have harmful economic consequences and significantly disrupt the nation's ability to  more ST

WASHINGTON, Oct. 6 -- Eight higher education institutions in Tennessee has expressed its concerns regarding a proposed rule from the U.S. Immigration and Customs Enforcement titled "Establishing a Fixed Time Period of Admission and an Extension of Stay Procedure for Non-immigrant Academic Students, Exchange Visitors, and Representatives of Foreign Information Media." In a public comment letter submitted to the Department of Homeland Security, the institutions emphasized the potential negative im more ST

WASHINGTON, Oct. 5 -- ACT, the App Association, has submitted a public comment letter to the Office of the U.S. Trade Representative (USTR) in response to its 2025 Review of Notorious Markets for Counterfeiting and Piracy. The organization, representing the interests of small business technology developers, has voiced concerns regarding the ongoing threats of online piracy and counterfeiting that jeopardize the integrity of the mobile app economy. The App Association advocates for a robust poli more ST

WASHINGTON, Oct. 5 -- The American Federation of Labor & Congress of Industrial Organizations (AFL-CIO) has submitted a public comment letter to the U.S. Department of Homeland Security (DHS) expressing strong opposition to a proposed rule aimed at establishing fixed time periods of admission and extension procedures for international academic students, exchange visitors, and foreign media representatives. The AFL-CIO, representing over 15 million members across various industries, argues that t more ST

WASHINGTON, Oct. 5 -- The Aircraft Owners and Pilots Association (AOPA), representing over 300,000 aviation enthusiasts, has submitted a public comment letter to the U.S. Department of Transportation (DOT) responding to the Federal Aviation Administration's (FAA) Notice of Proposed Rulemaking (NPRM) regarding Normalizing Unmanned Aircraft Systems Beyond Visual Line of Sight (BVLOS) Operations. In the letter, AOPA outlines urgent safety concerns regarding the proposed regulations that would gover more ST

WASHINGTON, Oct. 5 -- The Alabama Association of International Educators (AAIE) has submitted a public comment letter to the U.S. Department of Homeland Security (DHS) urging the agency to withdraw its proposed rule concerning the admission and extension of stay procedures for nonimmigrant academic students and exchange visitors. The letter emphasizes that maintaining the current "duration of status" policy is crucial for preserving both the economic contributions of international students and t more ST

WASHINGTON, Oct. 5 -- The American Federation of Teachers Local 6156, Providence, Rhode Island, has submitted a public comment letter to the U.S. Department of Homeland Security (DHS) expressing strong opposition to a proposed rule aimed at eliminating the Duration of Status (D/S) for international students. This proposed policy would create fixed admission periods for non-immigrant academic students, a change the organization argues would adversely affect both students and educational instituti more ST

WASHINGTON, Oct. 5 -- The American Society of Landscape Architects (ASLA) has expressed its opposition to a proposed rule from the U.S. Department of Homeland Security (DHS) that seeks to change the admissions period for nonimmigrant academic students. The proposal, titled "Establishing a Fixed Time Period of Admission and an Extension of Stay Procedure for Nonimmigrant Academic Students," was published in the Federal Register on August 28, 2025, and would limit student visa statuses to a fixed  more ST

WASHINGTON, Oct. 5 -- The American Society of Nephrology (ASN) has submitted a public comment letter to the U.S. Department of Homeland Security (DHS) expressing strong opposition to the proposed rule aimed at establishing a fixed time period of admission and an extension of stay procedure for non-immigrant academic students, exchange visitors, and representatives of foreign information media. The ASN, representing over 21,000 kidney health professionals, warns that such changes would severely d more ST

WASHINGTON, Oct. 5 -- The Association of Independent Colleges and Universities of Rhode Island (AICU Rhode Island) has voiced strong opposition to a proposed rulemaking by the U.S. Immigration and Customs Enforcement that would establish new limits on admission and stay for international students and exchange visitors. In a public comment letter addressed to the agency, AICU Rhode Island outlined concerns that the rule would pose significant barriers for international scholars and hinder the cap more ST

WASHINGTON, Oct. 5 -- The Association of Private Colleges (APC), Albany, New York, has issued a public comment letter to the U.S. Department of Homeland Security (DHS) expressing strong concerns regarding a proposed rule that aims to establish a fixed time period for nonimmigrant academic students, exchange visitors, and representatives of foreign information media. This proposed regulation could impose significant restrictions on international students, potentially stifling enrollment and impac more ST

WASHINGTON, Oct. 5 -- The Association of Program Directors in Surgery (APDS), Prairie Village, Kansas, has submitted a public comment letter to the U.S. Department of Homeland Security expressing serious concerns over proposed changes to the Duration of Status for J-1 Visa holders. The organization highlights the potential adverse effects these changes may pose on surgical training and patient care across the United States. APDS represents surgical educators responsible for training General Sur more ST

WASHINGTON, Oct. 6 -- Bentley University, Waltham, Massachusetts, has submitted a public comment letter to the U.S. Department of Homeland Security expressing strong opposition to a proposed rule that would establish a fixed time period of admission for non-immigrant academic students, exchange visitors, and representatives of foreign information media. The letter, responding to DHS Docket No. ICEB-2025-0001, urges the department to withdraw the proposal in its entirety, advocating instead for t more ST

WASHINGTON, Oct. 5 -- The Brazilian Studies Association (BRASA), New Orleans, Louisiana, has issued a public comment letter to the U.S. Department of Homeland Security urging the agency to reject a proposed rule that would establish fixed time periods for the admission of nonimmigrant students and exchange visitors. The organization, representing a global network of scholars dedicated to Brazilian studies, argues that the rule could create significant challenges for Brazilian students and resear more ST

WASHINGTON, Oct. 5 -- Brown University, Providence, Rhode Island, has submitted a public comment letter to the U.S. Immigration and Customs Enforcement, part of the Department of Homeland Security, expressing deep concerns regarding the proposed rulemaking on establishing fixed time periods of admission for nonimmigrant academic students and exchange visitors. The university argues that the changes could lead to detrimental effects on both the state of Rhode Island and the broader U.S. education more ST

WASHINGTON, Oct. 6 -- Bryn Mawr College, Pennsylvania, has submitted a public comment letter to the U.S. Department of Homeland Security addressing critical concerns regarding proposed changes to international student policies. The college emphasizes that its international student population plays an essential role in enriching the educational experience and contributing to the global perspective within classrooms. The letter highlights that Bryn Mawr College has a long-standing history of welc more ST

WASHINGTON, Oct. 5 -- The Catholic University of America has submitted a public comment letter to the U.S. Department of Homeland Security expressing strong opposition to a proposed rule aimed at establishing fixed time periods for the admission of nonimmigrant academic students and exchange visitors. The university asserts that the proposed changes, which include a four-year limit on admission, could severely disrupt the academic progress of international students and undermine the contribution more ST

WASHINGTON, Oct. 5 -- The Coalition for Physician Accountability has expressed concerns regarding the proposed rule by the U.S. Department of Homeland Security (DHS) aimed at eliminating the "duration of status" (D/S) for certain nonimmigrant visa holders, including J-1 physicians. The coalition, which represents a variety of national organizations responsible for the oversight and education of medical students and professionals, believes the changes could severely impact physician training, hea more ST

WASHINGTON, Oct. 5 -- The Compete America coalition has submitted a public comment letter to the U.S. Department of Homeland Security (DHS) expressing strong opposition to a recent Notice of Proposed Rulemaking (NPRM) that aims to establish fixed admission periods for nonimmigrant students and exchange visitors. This NPRM, which was published on August 28, 2025, is seen as a potential threat to the United States' ability to attract and retain top international talent in critical workforce areas, more ST

WASHINGTON, Oct. 5 -- The Conservative Political Action Coalition Foundation Center for Regulatory Freedom, Alexandria, Virginia, has submitted a public comment letter to the U.S. Department of Homeland Security regarding their Request for Information on the 2025 Minimum Elements for a Software Bill of Materials. The organization emphasizes the importance of structured SBOMs as a critical component in national security and supply-chain resilience amid rising cyber threats from adversaries such a more ST

WASHINGTON, Oct. 5 -- Dartmouth College, Hanover, New Hampshire, has submitted a public comment letter to the U.S. Department of Homeland Security (DHS) opposing a proposed rule that seeks to establish a fixed time of admission and new extension procedures for nonimmigrant academic students and exchange visitors. The letter, submitted on September 29, outlines various concerns regarding the impact this proposed regulation could have on international students and the institution's academic missio more ST

WASHINGTON, Oct. 5 -- Elroy Air, South San Francisco, California, has submitted a public comment letter to the Federal Aviation Administration (FAA) advocating for new regulations concerning Beyond Visual Line of Sight (BVLOS) operations. The proposal from Elroy Air emphasizes the importance of adjusting the current weight limits and creating a new operating certificate category for larger unmanned aircraft (UA) carrying cargo to facilitate the growth of commercial drone operations in the U.S.  more ST

WASHINGTON, Oct. 5 -- FilmLA Inc., Studio City, California, has issued a public comment letter to the Federal Aviation Administration (FAA) highlighting several urgent concerns regarding proposed regulations under Part 108 for unmanned aircraft systems (UAS) that could impact the film and television production industry. The organization urges the FAA to consider the unique operational needs of filmmakers as regulatory changes unfold. The proposed Part 108 regulations introduce provisions that a more ST

WASHINGTON, Oct. 5 -- The Footwear Distributors & Retailers of America (FDRA) has submitted a public comment letter to the Office of the U.S. Trade Representative (USTR) requesting urgent action regarding the proliferation of counterfeit goods sold online. The organization represents over 500 footwear companies and brands in the United States, encompassing more than 97 percent of the U.S. footwear industry. In their letter, FDRA highlights the significant challenges posed by counterfeit goods t more ST

WASHINGTON, Oct. 5 -- Fordham University, New York, has submitted a public comment letter to the Department of Homeland Security opposing a proposed rule to end "duration of status" for certain visa holders. The proposed changes would replace the current indefinite admission status for international students with fixed admission periods, which the university argues could deter talented individuals from studying in the United States. In the letter, Fordham University expressed concerns that the  more ST

WASHINGTON, Oct. 5 -- The Fragomen Center for Strategy and Applied Insights has submitted a public comment letter to the U.S. Department of Homeland Security, urging the agency to withdraw its proposed rule that aims to establish a fixed time period of admission for non-immigrant academic students and scholars. The organization argues that this proposal threatens to disrupt critical pathways for talented individuals seeking to study and work in the United States. In the letter, the Fragomen Cen more ST

WASHINGTON, Oct. 5 -- The Greater New York Hospital Association (GNYHA) has submitted a public comment letter to the U.S. Department of Homeland Security regarding proposed rule changes that could severely impact medical residency programs across the nation. The proposed modifications, which were published in the Federal Register, aim to eliminate the "duration of status" provision for certain nonimmigrant visas, potentially limiting visa validity for medical residents on J-1 visas to four years more ST

WASHINGTON, Oct. 5 -- The Internet Infrastructure Coalition (i2Coalition), Richmond, Virginia, has submitted a public comment letter to the Office of the U.S. Trade Representative (USTR) emphasizing the importance of accurately identifying notorious markets for counterfeiting and piracy rather than mislabeling neutral intermediaries. The comments were prompted by a request for public input published by USTR on August 18, 2025, as part of the agency's 2025 Review of Notorious Markets. As a colle more ST

WASHINGTON, Oct. 5 -- ISEP Study Abroad, a non-profit organization located in Arlington, Virginia, has issued a public comment letter expressing strong opposition to a recent proposal by the Department of Homeland Security (DHS) to eliminate the "duration of status" (D/S) policy. The organization argues that this policy is crucial for the United States in welcoming a diverse array of international students into higher education institutions each year, suggesting that its removal would adversely  more ST

WASHINGTON, Oct. 5 -- Ithaca College, New York, has issued a public comment letter to the U.S. Department of Homeland Security (DHS) calling for the complete withdrawal of a proposed rule that would establish fixed admission periods for non-immigrant academic students, exchange visitors, and representatives of foreign information media. The institution argues that the rule, which would limit admissions to a four-year period, fails to accommodate the diverse academic paths pursued by students and more ST

WASHINGTON, Oct. 6 -- LifeFlight of Maine, Bangor, a non-profit air medical organization, has submitted a public comment letter to the Federal Aviation Administration (FAA) expressing serious concerns about the proposed regulation normalizing unmanned aircraft systems (UAS) beyond visual line of sight (BVLOS) operations. The letter addresses potential safety risks and calls for critical modifications to ensure the safety of air medical operations across Maine, where the organization operates. L more ST

WASHINGTON, Oct. 5 -- Loyola Marymount University (LMU), Los Angeles, California, has submitted a public comment letter to the U.S. Department of Homeland Security opposing a proposed rule that aims to establish a fixed time period for the admission and extension of stay procedures for non-immigrant academic students and exchange visitors. The university, which currently hosts over 1,200 international students, argues that the rule would adversely affect their ability to complete degrees that re more ST

WASHINGTON, Oct. 5 -- Santiago Vidal Calvo, a cities policy analyst at the Manhattan Institute for Policy Research, New York, has submitted a public comment letter to the U.S. Department of Homeland Security (DHS) expressing strong opposition to a proposed rule that would replace the "duration of status" framework for student visas with a fixed admission period. The analyst argued that the rule is an overreaction to a marginal problem and would impose heavy costs on universities and students. T more ST

WASHINGTON, Oct. 5 -- The Meng Law Group, Covina, California, has submitted a public comment letter to U.S. Immigration and Customs Enforcement voicing concerns over the Department of Homeland Security's (DHS) proposed rule that would fundamentally alter the admission framework for F, J, and I non-immigrants. The organization argues that the proposed changes lack adequate justification and could burden hundreds of thousands of legitimate students and educational institutions. According to the l more ST

WASHINGTON, Oct. 5 -- Mercado Libre, Buenos Aires, Argentina, has advocated for enhanced measures to combat counterfeit products and protect intellectual property rights in a recent public comment letter to the U.S. Trade Representative. As the only Latin American brand listed in the Kantar BrandZ ranking of the most valuable brands globally, Mercado Libre's efforts to uphold brand integrity are significant, showcasing a 52% growth in brand value over the past year. The correspondence highlight more ST

WASHINGTON, Oct. 5 -- Mohawk Valley Community College, New York, an institution that enrolls over 70 international students each year, has submitted a public comment letter to the U.S. Department of Homeland Security (DHS) opposing its proposed rule to establish a fixed time period of admission and an extension of stay procedure for nonimmigrant academic students and exchange visitors. The proposed rule, which would impose restrictions that undermine the flexibility of the community college syst more ST

WASHINGTON, Oct. 5 -- Monroe University, New York, has submitted a public comment letter to the U.S. Department of Homeland Security (DHS) expressing significant concerns over a recently proposed rule affecting international students. The university highlights that the Proposed Rule, which seeks to establish a fixed time period of admission and limit the transfer of international students during their first academic year, risks undermining the contributions these students make to the U.S. econom more ST

WASHINGTON, Oct. 5 -- The National Association of Manufacturers (NAM) has submitted a public comment letter to the U.S. Department of Homeland Security (DHS) expressing serious concerns regarding a proposed rule that could drastically affect non-immigrant academic students, exchange visitors, and representatives of foreign information media. The proposal, which establishes a fixed time period of admission and an extension of stay procedure, could hinder the U.S. manufacturing sector's access to  more ST

WASHINGTON, Oct. 5 -- The National Business Aviation Association (NBAA), a representative organization for over 11,000 member companies, has submitted a public comment letter to the Federal Aviation Administration (FAA) regarding the Notice of Proposed Rulemaking (NPRM) on Normalizing Unmanned Aircraft Systems (UAS) Beyond Visual Line of Sight (BVLOS) Operations. The association underscores the foundational nature of the proposed rule for the integration of UAS into the National Airspace System  more ST

WASHINGTON, Oct. 5 -- The National Taxpayers Union (NTU) has submitted a public comment letter to the Office of the U.S. Trade Representative (USTR) outlining serious concerns regarding the potential inclusion of counterfeit markets in the upcoming 2025 Review of Notorious Markets for Counterfeiting and Piracy. The organization argues that allowing the importation of prescription drugs poses significant fiscal and health risks to American taxpayers, particularly in relation to the proliferation  more ST

WASHINGTON, Oct. 5 -- The NDIA Systems and Mission Engineering Division, Arlington, Virginia, submitted a public comment letter to the U.S. Department of Homeland Security expressing critical concerns about the proposed updates to the guidelines for the Software Bill of Materials (SBOM). In the letter, the Division highlighted several key issues that must be addressed prior to any official release of the guidelines. The first major concern revolves around the need for standardization across ess more ST

WASHINGTON, Oct. 5 -- The Northeast Georgia Health System (NGHS), Gainesville, has voiced strong opposition to the U.S. Department of Homeland Security's proposed rule to replace "duration of status" (D/S) with fixed admission periods for J-1 exchange visitors, raising concerns over potential disruptions to physician training and patient care. The public comment letter emphasizes that this proposed change could undermine the effectiveness of training programs that have long utilized the D/S fram more ST

WASHINGTON, Oct. 5 -- Oregon State University (OSU), Corvallis, has submitted a public comment letter to the U.S. Immigration and Customs Enforcement, part of the Department of Homeland Security, expressing serious concerns over a Notice of Proposed Rule Making (NPRM) that aims to establish fixed time periods for admission and processes for extending stays of non-immigrant academic students, exchange visitors, and representatives of foreign information media. The proposal, particularly its four- more ST

WASHINGTON, Oct. 5 -- The Eastern Oregon Regional Airport and Pendleton UAS Range have issued a public comment letter to the Federal Aviation Administration (FAA) advocating for a streamlined regulatory pathway to facilitate Beyond Visual Line of Sight (BVLOS) operations for unmanned aircraft systems (UAS). The letter highlights the airport's role as a leading UAS testing facility, equipped with extensive infrastructure and experience in managing complex airspace. In the letter, the organizatio more ST

WASHINGTON, Oct. 5 -- The Presidents' Alliance on Higher Education and Immigration, a collective of over 580 leaders from colleges and universities, has voiced strong opposition to a proposed rule from the U.S. Department of Homeland Security (DHS) regarding regulations on nonimmigrant academic students, exchange visitors, and representatives of foreign information media. In a public comment letter, the organization urged the agency to withdraw the proposed rule, which seeks to establish a fixed more ST

WASHINGTON, Oct. 5 -- The Alliance for International Exchange, an association representing NGOs in the international educational and cultural exchange sector, has submitted a public comment letter to the U.S. Department of Homeland Security (DHS) expressing serious concerns over a recently proposed rule. This rule, aimed at establishing a fixed time period for admissions and a new extension of stay procedure for nonimmigrant academic students, exchange visitors, and representatives of foreign me more ST

WASHINGTON, Oct. 5 -- The Minnesota State Colleges and Universities system has issued a public comment letter addressed to the U.S. Department of Homeland Security (DHS), expressing strong opposition to the agency's proposed rule that seeks to eliminate "duration of status" admissions for F and J nonimmigrants. The rule's introduction of fixed-date admissions is projected to disrupt operations, academic flexibility, and the global engagement of the educational institution, raising concerns among more ST

WASHINGTON, Oct. 5 -- The Association of American Universities has submitted a public comment letter to the U.S. Immigration and Customs Enforcement (ICE), expressing concerns regarding a proposed rule that would restrict the admissions and extension of stay procedures for nonimmigrant academic students, exchange visitors, and representatives of foreign information media. The letter argues that the proposed rule could lead to detrimental consequences for higher education institutions and the nat more ST

WASHINGTON, Oct. 5 -- Reliable Robotics Corp., Mountain View, California, has submitted a public comment letter to the U.S. Department of Transportation concerning the Federal Aviation Administration's (FAA) Notice of Proposed Rulemaking (NPRM) on Beyond Visual Line of Sight (BVLOS) Operations for unmanned aircraft systems (UAS). The company commended the FAA for efforts geared towards establishing a regulatory framework aimed at supporting BVLOS operations but highlighted several areas for clar more ST

WASHINGTON, Oct. 5 -- Reporters Without Borders Inc. (RSF), Paris, France, has submitted a public comment letter to the U.S. Department of Homeland Security (DHS) opposing a proposed rule that would limit the stay of foreign journalists on I visas. The organization argues that this measure would create bureaucratic inefficiencies and foster an environment detrimental to press freedom and U.S. influence worldwide. In the letter, RSF contends that the proposed 240-day limit on I visa holders woul more ST

WASHINGTON, Oct. 5 -- The Society for Industrial and Applied Mathematics (SIAM), Philadelphia, Pennsylvania, has submitted a public comment letter to the U.S. Department of Homeland Security (DHS) expressing serious concerns over a proposed rule that aims to establish a fixed time period of admission and an extension of stay procedure for non-immigrant academic students, exchange visitors, and representatives of foreign information media. The organization, which represents an international commu more ST

WASHINGTON, Oct. 5 -- The administration of Spring Arbor University, a small faith-based liberal arts college in Michigan, has issued a public comment letter to the U.S. Department of Homeland Security (DHS) opposing proposed policy changes regarding F-1 visa terms and federally-managed extensions. The university argues that these changes would create unnecessary bureaucratic hurdles for international students and do not adequately address existing challenges they face. In the letter, the admin more ST

WASHINGTON, Oct. 5 -- Study North Carolina, a registered nonprofit organization dedicated to promoting international education and global exchange, has submitted a public comment letter to the U.S. Department of Homeland Security opposing the proposed rule Docket No. ICEB20250001. The organization argues that the rule would cause considerable harm to the state's educational institutions, local economies, and the job market by discouraging international student enrollment. According to data pres more ST

WASHINGTON, Oct. 5 -- The Taxpayers Protection Alliance has submitted a public comment letter to the U.S. Trade Representative regarding the "2025 Review of Notorious Markets for Counterfeiting and Piracy." The organization, which advocates for taxpayers and consumers, is urging the Trade Representative to address growing concerns surrounding trademark infringements that threaten not only businesses but also consumer trust in the U.S. trademark system. In its letter, the Taxpayers Protection Al more ST

WASHINGTON, Oct. 5 -- Titan Protection, Overland Park, Kansas, recently submitted a public comment letter to the Federal Aviation Administration (FAA) regarding its Notice of Proposed Rulemaking (NPRM) focused on Beyond Visual Line of Sight (BVLOS) operations. Through the letter, Titan Protection underscored the critical need for a regulatory framework that is risk-based, performance-driven, and scalable to support the safe integration of unmanned aircraft systems (UAS) into the National Airspac more ST

WASHINGTON, Oct. 5 -- The University of Alaska Fairbanks (UAF), Alaska, has submitted a public comment letter to the U.S. Department of Homeland Security regarding a proposed rule that would modify admission periods for F, J, and I non-immigrants. The institution, which hosts about 150 international students and 40 exchange visitors each year, urged the agency to reconsider the implications of limiting admission to a fixed four-year period or the program end date listed on essential immigration  more ST

WASHINGTON, Oct. 5 -- The Willamette Aerostat Society, a community organization of hot air balloon pilots and enthusiasts based in Albany, Oregon, has submitted a public comment letter to the U.S. Department of Transportation in response to the Federal Aviation Administration's (FAA) Notice of Proposed Rulemaking (NPRM) concerning the normalization of Unmanned Aircraft Systems (UAS) operations beyond visual line of sight (BVLOS). In the letter, the society expressed support for the FAA's initi more ST

WASHINGTON, Oct. 6 -- Curtis Meister, president of the Wisconsin Agricultural Aviation Association (WAAA), has submitted a public comment letter to the U.S. Department of Transportation addressing critical issues regarding the proposed regulations for Normalizing Unmanned Aircraft Systems (UAS) Beyond Visual Line of Sight (BVLOS) Operations. The organization, established in 1972, aims to strengthen legislative representation for agricultural aviation while promoting safety and technical knowledg more ST

WASHINGTON, Oct. 5 -- The Worldwide Employee Relocation Council (WERC) has submitted a public comment letter to the U.S. Department of Homeland Security (DHS) expressing support for some elements of the Notice of Proposed Rulemaking (NPRM) regarding non-immigrant academic students, exchange visitors, and representatives of foreign information media. The proposed changes aim to establish a fixed time period of admission and adjust extension of stay procedures, but WERC also highlighted several cr more ST