Thank you, Chair.
Thanks to the Minister and all the officials who are here before the committee today.
Minister, I met with the representatives from Palestinian Students and Scholars at Risk. They highlighted the situation of more than 130 Palestinian graduate students who have secured admissions and full scholarships in high-priority fields like AI, public health and other research-based programs, yet they are facing prolonged delays in obtaining study permits and, in many cases, even accessing the biometrics.
These students have endured unimaginable conditions in Gaza. Will your department work with these students to help get them here to begin their studies?