What does Preamble of CRISIS Act of 2025 do?

This bill, formally titled 'To authorize the Secretary of Homeland Security to provide certain nationals of Russia with special immigrant status, and for other purposes,' aims to authorize the Secretary of Homeland Security to grant special immigrant status to certain Russian nationals. The bill was introduced in the House of Representatives on May 21, 2025, by Mr. Foster, along with Mr. Obernolte.

What does SHORT TITLE. of CRISIS Act of 2025 do?

This bill is formally titled the Countering Russian Innovation and Safeguarding Individual Scientists Act of 2025.

What does SPECIAL IMMIGRANT STATUS FOR CERTAIN RUSSIAN NATIONALS. of CRISIS Act of 2025 do?

This section establishes a pathway to special immigrant status for certain Russian nationals with doctoral degrees in STEM fields. Eligible aliens must submit a classification petition, be eligible for an immigrant visa, be admissible for permanent residence, and pass a background check. The program allows for up to 3,000 Russian nationals per year for fiscal years 2026-2029. The Secretary of Homeland Security is required to process petitions within 90 days, to the extent practicable. Applicants will be subject to vetting requirements equivalent to those for refugees. The authority to admit aliens under this section terminates at the end of the fourth full fiscal year after enactment, but approved petitions can still be used for visa applications.

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CRISIS Act of 2025

Last updated: 5/21/2025 · Introduced: 5/21/2025

Author: Bill Foster (D-IL)

TL;DR (AI)

The bill creates a program allowing up to 3,000 Russian nationals per year with STEM doctoral degrees to apply for special immigrant status.
Eligible Russian nationals seeking this status must undergo background checks and vetting procedures comparable to those for refugees.
The program provides a pathway to permanent residency for qualified applicants and requires Homeland Security to process petitions within 90 days where possible.

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