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Immigration Facilitation for Russian Scientists and Their Families

This act aims to facilitate special immigrant status for qualified Russian scientists and their families in the United States. The goal is to attract talent from Russia, especially in science, technology, engineering, and mathematics fields, potentially boosting U.S. innovation. The process will involve thorough security checks.
Key points
Special immigrant status for Russian scientists with doctoral degrees in STEM fields and their spouses and children.
A limit of 3,000 individuals per year for four fiscal years (2026-2029) can benefit from this program.
Applications will be processed with priority, ideally within 90 days of submitting all required documentation.
Rigorous security vetting, similar to refugee programs, including in-person interviews, will be required.
The program is temporary, ending after four years, but approved petitions will still be valid for visa applications.
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Additional Information
Print number: 119_HR_3536
Sponsor: Rep. Foster, Bill [D-IL-11]
Process start date: 2025-05-21
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OFFICIAL LEGAL TITLE

CRISIS Act of 2025

FREQUENTLY ASKED QUESTIONS

What is the official ID of this bill?

The official print number for this legislation is 119_HR_3536.

Which chamber initiated this legislation?

This legislation was initiated in the House of Representatives.

When did the legislative process begin?

The process officially started on 2025-05-21.

What are the main provisions?

Key points include:

  • Special immigrant status for Russian scientists with doctoral degrees in STEM fields and their spouses and children.
  • A limit of 3,000 individuals per year for four fiscal years (2026-2029) can benefit from this program.
  • Applications will be processed with priority, ideally within 90 days of submitting all required documentation.
  • Rigorous security vetting, similar to refugee programs, including in-person interviews, will be required.
  • The program is temporary, ending after four years, but approved petitions will still be valid for visa applications.
What is the specific legal status?

The current status is Introduced.

Where can I read the full text of this legislation?

The full official text is available at: View full text

Who is the primary sponsor?

The primary sponsor is Rep. Foster, Bill [D-IL-11].

What is the latest detailed status?

The latest detailed status is: Referred to the House Committee on the Judiciary.

Is this summary verified?

Yes. This content was analyzed by AI and verified by the Lustra Judge System on 2025-12-22.

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Migration Security Economy