Foreign Students in the United States: Policies and Legislation

[摘要] This report examines various issues pertaining to foreign students in the United States. Since the Immigration Act of 1924, the United States has expressly permitted foreign students to study in U.S. institutions. Most foreign students are at least 18 years old and are enrolled in higher education programs. Foreign students are generally considered to enrich cultural diversity of the educational experience for U.S. residents as well as enhance the reputation of U.S. universities as world-class institutions. Concerns have arisen in recent years that have caused Congress to take a new look at the Immigration and Nationality Act (INA) provisions that govern their admission.

[发布日期] 2007-12-10 [发布机构] Library of Congress. Congressional Research Service.

[关键词] Elementary and secondary education;Foreign students -- Law and legislation;Immigration;Higher education