U.S. Government Eases Visa Rules for Libyan Students

June 10, 2011, 11:35 am

The U.S. Department of Homeland Security has eased visa requirements for Libyan students at American universities, citing the financial hardships caused by the violence and civil unrest in their homeland. The move, which extends until December 31, allows the Libyans to maintain their visa status while reducing their academic course load and spending more time working on or off campus. Some 2,000 Libyan students are on scholarships in the United States paid for by the Libyan government. The program has been in jeopardy because of economic sanctions, raising concerns about the possible deportation of the students.

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There are very high quality universities near Libya. This website gives a small glimpse of Muslim blood shed on American soil since 9/11. http://www.religioustolerance.org/reac_ter1.htm . Another website gives some statistics on the number of American students murdered in Muslim countries. There is little gained from a foreign exchange program. Most students will NEVER get a job which requires them the travel abroad and make corporate deals. The death toll is too high and the motivations among governments is highly suspect.