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CRISIS Act of 2025
To authorize the Secretary of Homeland Security to provide certain nationals of Russia with special immigrant status, and for other purposes.
- Introduced
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- Passed House
- Passed Senate
- To President
- Became law
Summary
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.
Summary by the Congressional Research Service, Library of Congress.
Actions
- May 21, 2025 Referred to the House Committee on the Judiciary.
- May 21, 2025 Introduced in House
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