Disapproving ICE student admission rule

Full Title:
A joint resolution providing for congressional disapproval under chapter 8 of title 5, United States Code, of the rule submitted by U.S. Immigration and Customs Enforcement of the Department of Homeland Security relating to "Establishing a Fixed Time Period of Admission and an Extension of Stay Procedure for Nonimmigrant Academic Students, Exchange Visitors, and Representatives of Foreign Information Media".

Summary#

This joint resolution would disapprove a rule from U.S. Immigration and Customs Enforcement (ICE) titled "Establishing a Fixed Time Period of Admission and an Extension of Stay Procedure for Nonimmigrant Academic Students, Exchange Visitors, and Representatives of Foreign Information Media" (91 Fed. Reg. 44976, July 17, 2026). The text of the resolution says that, if enacted, the rule "shall have no force or effect."

What it means for you#

  • If Congress passes this resolution and the President signs it, the specific ICE rule named above would be nullified and would not take effect.
  • If the resolution does not become law, the ICE rule would remain in effect unless changed by other action.

Expenses#

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Proponents' View#

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Opponents' View#

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