Student Visa Integrity Act of 2025

The Student Visa Integrity Act of 2025 strengthens oversight of international student programs by requiring educational institutions to maintain accreditation (except for public elementary/secondary schools) before admitting international students. It increases criminal penalties for visa fraud related to educational institutions (to 15 years for officials), mandates disclosure of financial ties to the Chinese government, and requires background checks for school officials. The bill restricts students from certain countries from participating in nuclear science or flight training programs, limits online study to 10% of coursework per session, and requires a 30-day post-study period before students must leave the country. These changes directly affect international students, educational institutions participating in the Student and Exchange Visitor Program, and school officials.