A statement from 31 academic and research associations in science and engineering urges the US federal government to streamline its visa process for international scientists, scholars and students. The 10 June statement, sent to several federal agencies, also called for a panel to be formed to review all federal visa policies and procedures enacted after the terrorist attacks of 11 September 2001. The group acknowledged improvements to the visa process, but said that delays are increasing. Its recommendations include a 30-day review for short-term applications from qualified researchers, scientists and graduate students and shorter processing for prominent repeat visitors.