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Arizona State responds to federal probe into J-1 visa use

Arizona State's J-1 visa program is under federal investigation, prompting the university to emphasize its position as a major research institution in response.

On air: Hank Ledger and Vera Bullock on The Weekend Shift
Published 1:33 AM ET, Sunday, October 11, 2026

At a glance

First reported by The Times of India: “'As one of the largest research universities...': Arizona State responds to federal probe into J-1 visa u”.
Covered on BBN on Sunday, October 11, 2026, at 1:33 AM ET on The Weekend Shift, by Hank Ledger and Vera Bullock.
Topics: Arizona.
BBN covered this story before: Arizona Man Arrested Over Emailed White House Bomb Threat (October 8).

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The Times of India'As one of the largest research universities...': Arizona State responds to federal probe into J-1 visa u

What BBN said about it

Hank Ledger · Lead AnchorArizona State says that as one of the largest research universities, it is responding to a federal probe into its J-1 visa program.
Hank Ledger · Lead AnchorThe Times of India has the quote.
Vera Bullock · Co-AnchorSuch a confident start. Opening with how big you are. It's a growth opportunity with a parking lot.
Hank Ledger · Lead AnchorWhich line do I initial?
Vera Bullock · Co-AnchorNone. It's a statement, Hank.