To require an institution of higher education that becomes aware that a student having nonimmigrant status under subparagraph (F)(i) or (J) of section 101(a)(15) of the Immigration and Nationality Act (8 U.S.C. 1101(a)(15)) has endorsed or supported a foreign terrorist organization to notify the SEVIS, and for other purposes.

Q: What does Preamble of To require an institution of higher education that becomes aware that a student having nonimmigrant status under subparagraph (F)(i) or (J) of section 101(a)(15) of the Immigration and Nationality Act (8 U.S.C. 1101(a)(15)) has endorsed or supported a foreign terrorist organization to notify the SEVIS, and for other purposes. do?

This bill, formally titled 'To require an institution of higher education that becomes aware that a student having nonimmigrant status under subparagraph (F)(i) or (J) of section 101(a)(15) of the Immigration and Nationality Act (8 U.S.C. 1101(a)(15)) has endorsed or supported a foreign terrorist organization to notify the SEVIS, and for other purposes,' aims to address situations involving foreign students. The bill requires institutions of higher education to notify the Student and Exchange Visitor Information System (SEVIS) if they become aware that a student with specific nonimmigrant statuses (F(i) or J) has endorsed or supported a foreign terrorist organization. The bill was introduced by Mr. Langworthy and co-sponsored by several other Representatives.

Q: What does NOTIFICATION BY INSTITUTIONS OF HIGHER EDUCATION. of To require an institution of higher education that becomes aware that a student having nonimmigrant status under subparagraph (F)(i) or (J) of section 101(a)(15) of the Immigration and Nationality Act (8 U.S.C. 1101(a)(15)) has endorsed or supported a foreign terrorist organization to notify the SEVIS, and for other purposes. do?

Institutions of higher education are required to immediately report to the SEVIS if a student with a J-1 or F-1 visa has participated in or endorsed a foreign terrorist organization. The Secretary of State can revoke a student's visa if they determine participation in or endorsement of a foreign terrorist organization is established. If a visa is revoked, the Secretary of Homeland Security must initiate removal proceedings against the student under the Immigration and Nationality Act. The term 'foreign terrorist organization' is defined as an organization designated as such under section 219 of the Immigration and Nationality Act. An 'institution of higher education' is defined as an approved institution subject to section 641 of the Illegal Immigration Reform and Immigrant Responsibility Act of 1996. “SEVIS” is defined as the Student and Exchange Visitor Information System of the Department of Homeland Security.

Last updated: 3/18/2025 · Introduced: 3/18/2025

Author: Nicholas Langworthy (R-NY)

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This bill mandates that institutions of higher education report to the Student and Exchange Visitor Information System (SEVIS) if a student with an F-1 or J-1 visa endorses or supports a designated foreign terrorist organization.
The Secretary of State can revoke the visa of a student found to have participated in or endorsed a foreign terrorist organization.
Following visa revocation, the Secretary of Homeland Security must initiate removal proceedings against the student.

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