H.R. 414 · 119th Congress
Student Visa Security Improvement Act
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This bill establishes new requirements for foreign student visas and participating educational institutions.
What it does: CRS summary · Introduced in House · Jan 15, 2025
Student Visa Security Improvement Act
This bill establishes new requirements for foreign student visas and participating educational institutions.
The Department of Homeland Security (DHS) must review the applications of student visa applicants and conduct in-person interviews when appropriate to determine whether they are inadmissible due to terrorist-related activities. DHS must also conduct on-site reviews of applications and supporting documents deemed appropriate prior to final adjudication.
Institutions and exchange student visitor programs must ensure that student visa-holders are active participants in the program. Students must be regularly observed and must be reported on if they transfer or change majors. The bill also provides for enhanced access to the Student and Exchange Visitor Information System for institutions and programs that meet staffing and training requirements.
The Government Accountability Office must review the fees for the Student and Exchange Visitor program.
Written by the nonpartisan Congressional Research Service. All summary versions on Congress.gov
About this bill and sources
Official title: Student Visa Security Improvement Act
Latest action (Jan 15, 2025): Referred to the House Committee on the Judiciary.
Policy area: Immigration · Origin: House · Introduced: Jan 15, 2025
Official page on Congress.gov · Bill text (GovInfo) · Status record (XML)
No recorded floor vote found.