CRISIS Act of 2025
The source supplies the latest action, but no lifecycle stage.
Latest action (21 May 2025): Referred to the House Committee on the Judiciary.
What this bill does
This bill, the CRISIS Act of 2025, would allow certain Russian nationals with advanced degrees in science, technology, engineering, and mathematics (STEM) to apply for special immigrant status in the United States. Those approved would be eligible for permanent residency and could bring their spouses and children. To qualify, applicants must have a U.S. doctoral degree or a foreign equivalent in a STEM field and intend to work in a STEM field in the U.S. They would also need to meet specific vetting and interview requirements set by the Department of Homeland Security.
The bill proposes to permit up to 3,000 individuals per fiscal year to gain permanent residency under this program, from FY2026 through FY2029. Individuals admitted through this pathway would not count towards existing numerical limits on immigration. The authority for this special immigration status would end after FY2029, though approved petitions would still be processed.
This bill was introduced in the House of Representatives in May 2025 by Representative Bill Foster and referred to the House Committee on the Judiciary. It has not yet been passed by either chamber of Congress and would need to be approved by both the House and the Senate, and then signed by the President, to become law.
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Official 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.
Timeline
21 May 2025
Referred to the House Committee on the Judiciary.
Common questions
- What does H.R. 3536 do?
- This bill, the CRISIS Act of 2025, would allow certain Russian nationals with advanced degrees in science, technology, engineering, and mathematics (STEM) to apply for special immigrant status in the United States. Those approved would be eligible for permanent residency and could bring their spouses and children. To qualify, applicants must have a U.S. doctoral degree or a foreign equivalent in a STEM field and intend to work in a STEM field in the U.S. They would also need to meet specific vetting and interview requirements set by the Department of Homeland Security. The bill proposes to permit up to 3,000 individuals per fiscal year to gain permanent residency under this program, from FY2026 through FY2029. Individuals admitted through this pathway would not count towards existing numerical limits on immigration. The authority for this special immigration status would end after FY2029, though approved petitions would still be processed. This bill was introduced in the House of Representatives in May 2025 by Representative Bill Foster and referred to the House Committee on the Judiciary. It has not yet been passed by either chamber of Congress and would need to be approved by both the House and the Senate, and then signed by the President, to become law.
- Has H.R. 3536 become law?
- The source does not supply a confirmed lifecycle stage for H.R. 3536. Check the latest action and official source below.
- Who sponsored H.R. 3536?
- H.R. 3536 was sponsored by Rep. Foster, Bill [D-IL-11] (D-IL), with 1 cosponsor.
- What's the latest action on H.R. 3536?
- Referred to the House Committee on the Judiciary. (21 May 2025).
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