American officials say they are working to reduce visa delays that have affected foreign science students, researchers and others.

VOA: special.2009.06.11

Students who violate the terms of their visa - for example, by working off-campus without permission - could be sent home.

VOA: special.2009.01.29

But Amy Ramirez and Cheryl Gilman both say foreign students should understand that visa rules change often.

VOA: special.2009.07.02

During orientation, Tuck's career-services office advises international students on which companies might hire visa-dependent students, and provides pointers on happy hour mingling and the importance of a firm handshake.

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Applications from European Union students rose 1.8% on last year's figures, and despite changes to visa rules for overseas students their applications were up 5.1% to 10, 117.

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It previously agreed to share databases containing information about foreign-exchange students and visa applications.

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