CRISIS Act of 2025

Hozzl · 2025-05-29T15:32:58Z

Explore the details of House Bill 3536 CRISIS Act of 2025 currently in Congress. Get insights into its purpose, current status, sponsors, and potential impact on Immigration. Stay informed on legislative developments.

5/29/2025, 3:32 PM

Summary of Bill HR 3536

H.R. 3536, introduced in the 119th Congress on May 21, 2025, aims to authorize the Secretary of Homeland Security to grant special immigrant status to certain nationals of Russia.

Congressional Summary of HR 3536

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.

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Current Status of Bill HR 3536

Bill HR 3536 is currently in the status of Bill Introduced since May 21, 2025. Bill HR 3536 was introduced during Congress 119 and was introduced to the House on May 21, 2025. Bill HR 3536's most recent activity was Referred to the House Committee on the Judiciary. as of May 21, 2025