Student Visa Security Improvement Act

The Student Visa Security Improvement Act (H.R. 4089) seeks to enhance the vetting and monitoring of international students and exchange visitors entering the United States. The bill would require Department of Homeland Security personnel to conduct more rigorous background checks and in-person interviews for visa applicants to identify potential security risks or ties to terrorism. Additionally, it mandates that schools and program sponsors more closely track student participation, including reporting changes in academic majors or institutional transfers, and requires a technical upgrade to the national tracking system to verify that students are meeting minimum academic standards.