CRISIS Act of 2025
- Last Action
- 5/21/2025
Actions
- 2025-05-21Referred to the House Committee on the Judiciary.
- 2025-05-21Introduced in House
- 2025-05-21Introduced in House
CRS Summary
As of 2025-05-21 (00)
Countering Russian Innovation and Safeguarding Individual Scientists Act of 2025 or the CRISIS Act of 2025
This bill makes certain Russian nationals with degrees in science, technology, engineering, and mathematics (STEM) eligible to become permanent residents of the United States.
Under the bill, special immigrant status may be given to Russian nationals (and their spouse and children) who have a U.S. doctoral degree or a foreign equivalent in a STEM field and are seeking work in a STEM field in the United States. Candidates must satisfy vetting and interview requirements set by the Department of Homeland Security.
Up to 3,000 individuals may be admitted under this bill each fiscal year FY2026 through FY2029. Individuals admitted under this bill do not count towards other statutory numerical limitations for immigration.
Cosponsors (1)
- Jay Obernolte (R-CA)
Sourced from Congress.gov (public domain).
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