H.R. 2204: 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.

This bill requires institutions of higher education to report any student with a nonimmigrant visa (specifically J-1 or F-1 visas) who has engaged in activities that support or endorse a foreign terrorist organization. Here are the main points of the bill:

Key Provisions

• Educational institutions must immediately notify the Student and Exchange Visitor Information System (SEVIS) when they become aware of a student endorsing or supporting a foreign terrorist organization.
• If such an endorsement is confirmed, the Secretary of State will revoke the student’s visa.
• Following the visa revocation, the Secretary of Homeland Security will initiate removal proceedings against the affected student according to the Immigration and Nationality Act.

Definitions

• Foreign terrorist organization: Defined as an organization designated under U.S. law as a foreign terrorist organization.
• Institution of higher education: Refers to postsecondary institutions recognized under specific U.S. immigration regulations.
• SEVIS: The Student and Exchange Visitor Information System managed by the Department of Homeland Security, which tracks nonimmigrant students in the U.S.

Implementation

This legislation impacts how colleges and universities monitor and report the activities of their international students, particularly in relation to national security concerns. Compliance with this bill would require these institutions to have procedures in place to identify and report such activities.

Enforcement

The bill outlines a clear chain of actions starting from the reporting by the educational institution to possible visa revocation and deportation proceedings, emphasizing the government’s authority in handling cases involving foreign terrorist organizations.

Relevant Companies

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