H.R. 3536 · Where this bill is now
In committee
Introduced in the House, sent to the Committee on the Judiciary, May 21, 2025
What this bill does
In plain words · AI-written from the official summaryOpens path to residency for Russian STEM graduates
Here's the gist: the bill would allow Russian citizens with doctoral degrees in science, technology, engineering, or math to become permanent U.S. residents if they want to work in those fields here. Their spouses and children could come too. The Department of Homeland Security would vet and interview applicants to make sure they meet requirements. Up to 3,000 people per year could be admitted this way from 2026 through 2029.
How it affects you
If you work in STEM fields, this could expand the talent pool of potential colleagues or collaborators. Russian scientists and engineers with advanced degrees would be eligible to settle and work permanently in the U.S. under this program. For most other Americans, this is a specialized immigration policy that doesn't directly change daily life.
Read the official 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 AI (Claude) using only the official summary by the Congressional Research Service, the Library of Congress’s nonpartisan research staff. It can miss nuance, so check the official summary and the bill text for details.
1st SessionH. R. 3536
A BILL
CRISIS Act of 2025
Sponsor: Rep. Bill Foster (D-IL-11) · Introduced May 21, 2025 · Immigration · 1 version of the text
Sources: Congress.gov actions and votes · bill text from GovInfo · latest official action May 21, 2025: “Referred to the House Committee on the Judiciary.”