CRISIS Act of 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.

Other titles

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To authorize the Secretary of Homeland Security to provide certain nationals of Russia with special immigrant status, and for other purposes.Official Title as Introduced

CRISIS Act of 2025Short Title(s) as Introduced

Countering Russian Innovation and Safeguarding Individual Scientists Act of 2025Short Title(s) as Introduced

Legislative history

H.R. 3536·House·Bill·Immigration

Rep. Bill Foster(Democratic-Illinois-11)·

May 21, 2025

IntroducedIntroduced in House

May 21, 2025

HouseReferred to the House Committee on the Judiciary.

Documents

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Bill text

May 21, 2025As introduced in the House

Plain-language summaries

May 21, 2025Introduced in House