The bill prohibits members of the Chinese Communist Party and their family members from obtaining F or J visas.
The Protecting Higher Education from the Chinese Communist Party Act of 2025 makes members of the Chinese Communist Party and their family members ineligible for F or J visas. These visas are typically used for students and exchange visitors. The President may waive this restriction if it is deemed to be in the national security interest of the United States. The definition of "family member" includes spouses, children, parents, siblings, grandchildren, nieces, and nephews. Exceptions apply to comply with the United Nations Headquarters Agreement and other international obligations.
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