Viewpoint
An Open Letter to the U.S. State Department
U.S. policy on immigration and student/scholar visas unfairly discriminates against scientists from selected countries such as Iran.
Ali Khaledi-Nasab (left) and Mostafa Mohammad Rezaee
Scientists today are not limited to one subject or one geographical area; great scientists are found all over the world, in all fields. Immigration of scientists to institutes outside of their home country is common. The United States is a leader in scientific achievement, and thus attracts many scientists to its shores to follow their careers—and their science.
…Log in or become a member to view the full text of this article.
This article may be available for purchase via the search at Optica Publishing Group.
Optica Members get the full text of Optics & Photonics News, plus a variety of other member benefits.