Among the many ways in which Duke University communicates its official positions on legislative and regulatory issues is through sending letters to Members of Congress, Administration Officials, and other policymakers. See below for the latest official correspondence.
American Council on Education (ACE) President Letter to Senate Committee on Health, Education, Labor and Pensions on Costs of Reopening Campuses – July 2, 2020DOWNLOAD
The Society for Human Resource Management (SHRM) Letter to the White House on the Importance of OPT and H-1B Visas – May 28, 2020Download
Community Letter Requesting Additional Visa Guidance for International Students and Scholars During COVID-19 – April 30, 2020Download
Community Letter Requesting Modification to the CARES Act to Include Additional Support for Higher Education Institutions – April 23, 2020Download
Association of American Universities (AAU) President Letter Requesting Guidance on Visas During COVID-19 – April 20, 2020Download
Higher Education Association Letter Regarding DOL’s Interim Final Rule on H1-B Wages – November 9, 2020Download
Higher Education Association Letter Regarding DHS H-1B Interim Final Rule – November 9, 2020Download
AAMC Letter to DHS regarding proposed rule on 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 – October 8, 2020
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Fuqua Dean Bill Boulding Comments in Response Department of Homeland Security’s Proposed Rule 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 – October 24, 2020Download
Duke University Comments in Response Department of Homeland Security’s Proposed Rule 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 – October 20, 2020Download
AAU Letter regarding proposed rule on 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 – October 22, 2020Download
NAFSA Letter regarding proposed rule on 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 – October 28, 2020 Download
ACE Letter regarding proposed rule on 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 – October 26, 2020Download
Association of American Universities (AAU) and others Urging DHS and State Department to Ensure Timely Processing of International Student Visas – August 12, 2020Download
The Society for Human Resource Management (SHRM) Letter to the White House on the Importance of OPT and H-1B Visas – May 28, 2020Download
Business Letter to the Trump Administration on the Importance of Non-immigrant Visas – May 21, 2020Download
Community Letter Requesting Additional Visa Guidance for International Students and Scholars During COVID-19 – April 30, 2020Download
The Coalition for National Security Research (CNSR) Letter to Senate Defense Appropriators on FY20 Science & Technology Funding – February 20, 2020 Download
Association of American Universities (AAU) Letter to Appropriators on FY21 Scientific Research and Student Aid Funding – February 3, 2020Download
Duke University Signs on to NDAA Conference Letter in Support of the National AI Initiative – November 10, 2020Download
Community Letter Regarding the Office of Science and Technology Policy (OSTP) Request For Information – May 6, 2020Download
The Defense Health Research Consortium (DHRC) Letter to Appropriators on Defense Health Research Programs – April 14, 2020Download
The Coalition for National Security Research (CNSR) Recommendations to Senate Appropriators on FY21 Science & Technology Funding – March 3, 20202Download
The Coalition for National Security Research (CNSR) Letter to Senate Defense Appropriators on FY20 Science & Technology Funding – February 20, 2020Download