8 USC 1761 - Foreign student monitoring program

U.S Code last checked for updates: Jan 30, 2025

§ 1761.

Foreign student monitoring program

(a)

Omitted

(b)

Information required of the visa applicant

Prior to the issuance of a visa under subparagraph (F), subparagraph (M), or, with respect to an alien seeking to attend an approved institution of higher education, subparagraph (J) of section 1101(a)(15) of this title, each alien applying for such visa shall provide to a consular officer the following information:

(1)

The alien’s address in the country of origin.

(2)

The names and addresses of the alien’s spouse, children, parents, and siblings.

(3)

The names of contacts of the alien in the alien’s country of residence who could verify information about the alien.

(4)

Previous work history, if any, including the names and addresses of employers.

(c)

Transitional program

(1)

In general

Not later than 120 days after May 14, 2002, and until such time as the system described in section 1372 of this title is fully implemented, the following requirements shall apply:

(A)

Restrictions on issuance of visas

A visa may not be issued to an alien under subparagraph (F), subparagraph (M), or, with respect to an alien seeking to attend an approved institution of higher education, subparagraph (J) of section 1101(a)(15) of this title, unless—

(i)

the Department of State has received from an approved institution of higher education or other approved educational institution electronic evidence of documentation of the alien’s acceptance at that institution; and

(ii)

the consular officer has adequately reviewed the applicant’s visa record.

(B)

Notification upon visa issuance

(C)

Notification upon admission of alien

(D)

Notification of failure of enrollment

(2)

Requirement to submit list of approved institutions

(3)

Authorization of appropriations

(Pub. L. 107–173, title V, § 501, May 14, 2002, 116 Stat. 560.)

cite as: 8 USC 1761