(1) In general The information for collection under subsection (a) of this section with respect to an alien consists of
(A) the identity and current address in the United States of the alien;
(B) the nonimmigrant classification of the alien and the date on which a visa under the classification was issued or extended or the date on which a change to such classification was approved by the Attorney General;
(C) in the case of a
student at an approved institution of higher education, or other approved educational institution,,
the current academic status of the alien, including whether the alien is maintaining status as a full-time
student or, in the case of a participant in a designated exchange visitor program, whether the alien is satisfying the terms and conditions of such program;
(D) in the case of a
student at an approved institution of higher education, or other approved educational institution,,
any disciplinary action taken by the institution against the alien as a result of the aliens being convicted of a crime or, in the case of a participant in a designated exchange visitor program, any change in the aliens participation as a result of the aliens being convicted of a crime; and
(E) the date of entry and port of entry;
(F) the date of the aliens enrollment in an approved institution of higher education, other approved educational institution, or designated exchange visitor program in the United States;
(G) the degree program, if applicable, and field of study; and
(H) the date of the aliens termination of enrollment and the reason for such termination (including graduation, disciplinary action or other dismissal, and failure to re-enroll).
(2) FERPA The Family Educational Rights and Privacy Act of 1974 [
20 U.S.C.
1232g] shall not apply to aliens described in subsection (a) of this section to the extent that the Attorney General determines necessary to carry out the program under subsection (a) of this section.
(4) Computer software
(A) Collecting institutions
To the extent practicable, the Attorney General shall design the program in a manner that permits approved institutions of higher education, other approved educational institutions, and designated exchange visitor programs to use existing software for the collection, storage, and data processing of information described in paragraph (1).
(B) Attorney General
To the extent practicable, the Attorney General shall use or enhance existing software for the collection, storage, and data processing of information described in paragraph (1).