H.R. 3536 · 119th Congress
CRISIS Act of 2025
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Countering Russian Innovation and Safeguarding Individual Scientists Act of 2025 or the CRISIS Act of 2025
What it does: CRS summary · Introduced in House · May 21, 2025
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.
Written by the nonpartisan Congressional Research Service. All summary versions on Congress.gov
About this bill and sources
Official title: CRISIS Act of 2025
Also known as: Countering Russian Innovation and Safeguarding Individual Scientists Act of 2025
Latest action (May 21, 2025): Referred to the House Committee on the Judiciary.
Policy area: Immigration · Origin: House · Introduced: May 21, 2025
Official page on Congress.gov · Bill text (GovInfo) · Status record (XML)
No recorded floor vote found.