In BriefSPONSORING FOREIGN STUDENTS: The State Department has issued a new rule that will allow American colleges and universities to sponsor foreign students to work in the United States for up to 12 months. The rule, published in the Federal Register, amends the Exchange Visitor Program. Under existing regulations, it is difficult for American colleges to sponsor foreign students to be placed in companies or organizations... Copyright © 2008 by The Chronicle of Higher Education Subscribe | About The Chronicle | Contact us | Terms of use | Privacy policy | Help |