Over 2 million foreign students and scholars studied at U.S. universities in 2019, in many cases contributing to U.S. research. The U.S. government implements export controls to, among other things, mitigate the risk of foreign students and scholars obtaining controlled and sensitive information that could benefit foreign adversaries. The…

As of March 2018, more than 1.2 million foreign students in the United States were enrolled in 8,774 schools certified by the Student and Exchange Visitor Program (SEVP). The U.S. Immigration and Customs Enforcement (ICE) is responsible for managing SEVP, which certifies schools to enroll foreign students. Various ICE offices have a role in…

This joint hearing follows a hearing focused on a report issued by the Subcommittee on International Organizations, Human Rights, and Oversight entitled, "The Decline in America's Reputation, Why?" based on a series of some 10 hearings. The report documented the dramatic decline in international approval for American leadership from historic…

This hearing was called to examine the current status and relevance of the foreign student tracking system in the United States in the context of the events of September 11, 2001 and the passage of the PATRIOT Act, which authorized funds to expand the foreign student tracking system. An opening statement by George W. Gekas, Chairman of the House…

This manual constitutes a reference source on federal regulations for all those concerned with international educational exchange. This year's edition adds to the usual range of topics with more detailed information on immigrant status and related areas. Thirteen sections treat the following topics: (1) introduction to immigration law; (2) the…

A hearing was held to explore the operations and effectiveness of the Student and Exchange Visitors System (SEVIS), a tracking system for foreign, nonimmigrant students. In February 2003, SEVIS became operational, and institutions of higher education are required to use the system when admitting new foreign students. Whether SEVIS goes far enough…

The original mission of the National Association for Foreign Students Association (NAFSA) was to improve the experience of foreign students in the United States by enhancing the professional expertise of personnel working with them. The guidelines presented in this document are designed to assist personnel and institutions working in any capacity…

This hearing was held to learn about the implementation of the Student Exchange and Visitor Information System (SEVIS), designed to monitor international students studying in the United States, and the interactions among institutions of higher education, the Immigration and Naturalization Service (INS), and the U.S. Department of State. Following…

At this joint session, the House Subcommittee on Select Education and the Subcommittee on 21st Century Competitiveness met to hear testimony on the policy implications of tracking international students in higher education. The purpose of the hearing was not to talk about the value of exchange programs or having foreign students participate in…

The House Science Committee held a hearing on the enhanced security measures foreign students and scholars in science, mathematics, and engineering face when they apply for a visa and subsequently enroll in an academic or exchange program in the United States. This hearing was the second in a series on the need for balance between heightened…

Outlines and clarifies the 1981 amendments to the Immigration and Nationality Act of 1965. Covers provisions relating to visa status of foreign students, foreign medical students, and foreign medical graduates; naturalization requirements; alien admission criteria and requirements; reentry permits; and alien deportation. (MJL)

Reported is a study that outlines the factors affecting a consular officer's decision in issuing immigrant visas, and considers the proper role of discretion in such decisions. Recommendations for the control and structuring of existing discretionary power are included. The study questionnaire and data are appended. (JMD)

Hearings before the House Subcommittee on Immigration, Citizenship, and International Law are presented regarding the immigration of foreign medical graduates and the new restrictions placed on their entry into this country under the provision of Title IV of the Health Professions Educational Assistance Act of 1976 (Public Law 94-484). Testimony…

Constitutional protections must not yield to the political passions of the moment. As a result of Narenji, in international crises foreign citizens temporarily in the United States are in jeopardy of being singled out to prove their individual blamelessness. (Journal availability: Dennis & Company, 251 Main St., Buffalo, NY 14203.) (MSE)

Statements before the Senate Select Committee on Intelligence with regard to the National Intelligence Reorganization and Reform Act and the relations of the intelligence agencies to the academic community are reported. Issues include covert recruitment and operational use of academics by the Central Intelligence Agency. (JMD)