Educational Visa Transparency Act of 2026

Summary

Requires all institutions of higher education that receive federal funding or benefits to electronically submit to SEVIS a complete list of every non‑U.S. citizen and non‑lawful permanent resident student, faculty member, and administrator at the institution, broken down by visa type. The first submission must occur within 60 days after enactment and thereafter within 30 days after each academic term's class‑registration deadline; Departments of Education, Justice, Homeland Security, and State are granted access to the information for carrying out their duties.

• Federally funded colleges and universities must submit lists of all non‑U.S. citizen and non‑LPR students, faculty, and administrators to SEVIS.
• Lists must be disaggregated by visa type and certified as complete and accurate.
• Initial submission is required within 60 days of enactment, then within 30 days after each academic term's registration deadline.
• Data access is granted to the Departments of Education, Justice, Homeland Security, and State for official use.
• The requirement covers institutions as defined under federal higher education law and applies only to those receiving federal funding or benefits.
• No dedicated funding, enforcement penalties, or new data‑security rules are specified in the text.
• Could expand SEVIS reporting to populations and visa categories not previously consolidated in the system.
• Institutions will likely face administrative, IT, and compliance costs to meet recurring reporting deadlines.