Keep STEM Talent Act of 2025
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Overview
The Keep STEM Talent Act of 2025 aims to facilitate the immigration of foreign nationals with advanced degrees in science, technology, engineering, or mathematics (STEM) fields to the United States. It establishes a streamlined process for these individuals to obtain lawful permanent resident status, provided they meet specific criteria such as having earned their degree in the U.S., securing employment related to their field, and obtaining labor certification. The bill also modifies the process for obtaining student visas for STEM degree programs and includes enhanced vetting procedures for applicants.
Key provisions
- Expands eligibility for immigrant visas for foreign nationals with master’s-level or higher STEM degrees earned in the U.S.
- Requires enhanced security vetting for applicants seeking admission from within the United States.
- Allows STEM degree-seeking F-1 students to obtain student visas even if pursuing lawful permanent residency.
- Establishes a reporting requirement for the Department of Homeland Security and the Department of State regarding visa application data and processing times.
- Defines ‘STEM field’ using the Department of Education’s Classification of Instructional Programs taxonomy.
- Modifies immigration law to allow certain STEM degree holders to bypass numerical limitations on immigrant visas.
- Requires applicants to apply for F-1 visas before beginning their advanced degree program.
- Updates procedures for granting immigration status to align with STEM degree requirements.
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