Lawmaker supports student visa reform
Syeda Hasan

Published: Wednesday, August 12, 2009

Updated: Wednesday, August 12, 2009



Congressman Henry Cuellar spoke to reporters about immigration at the U.S. Immigration and Customs Enforcement Hispanic Agents Association Conference.
The concerns of international students who support a quicker, more efficient way to access higher education in the U.S. are not going unnoticed by local and national lawmakers.

U.S. Rep. Henry Cuellar of Texas emphasized the importance of enforcing national security but still allowing international students to benefit from higher education Tuesday behind the closed doors of an Immigration and Customs Enforcement Hispanic Agents Association meeting. He said immigration policy reform is a pressing issue facing the nation, but federal and state governments may postpone a national dialogue to focus on other areas of concern, such as health care, sustainable energy and the recession.

“We want to see comprehensive immigration reform because it’s something that you just can’t put aside,â€