The Study Abroad Act would require the Secretary of State to revoke student visas (F, J, and M visas) for foreign nationals arrested for rioting, unlawful protest, or establishing or participating in campus encampments at colleges and universities since October 7, 2023. The bill affects international students currently studying in the United States who have been arrested for these activities. The legislation does not specify funding requirements or implementation timelines, but would immediately apply to any arrests that occurred on or after October 7, 2023. This bill was introduced in May 2024 and referred to the House Judiciary Committee.
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