CRISIS Act of 2025
Russian Scientist Visas: New Special Immigrant Status
The CRISIS Act of 2025 was recently introduced and is currently being reviewed by the House Committee on the Judiciary. There are no upcoming votes scheduled at this time. The bill is in the early stages of the legislative process.
Legislative Progress
The bill has support from both parties and focuses on national security, but immigration bills often face long delays in the House Judiciary Committee.
Key Points
- This bill creates a new way for Russian scientists to move to the United States. It specifically targets people with doctoral degrees in fields like artificial intelligence, nuclear energy, and robotics.
- The program would allow up to 3,000 Russian experts and their families to enter the country each year from 2026 to 2029. Unlike many other work visas, these scientists would not need a job offer waiting for them in the U.S. to qualify for the program.
- Every applicant must go through a strict security screening process. This includes background checks and in-person interviews similar to what refugees undergo. The government will also keep detailed records of their fingerprints and other identifying information.
- The goal of the policy is to help the U.S. lead in new technology. By bringing these experts to America, the bill also aims to keep their high-level skills from being used by the Russian government.
Impact Analysis
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Milestones
Referred to the House Committee on the Judiciary.
Introduced in House
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Votes
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Source Information
Document Type
Congressional Bill
Official Title
CRISIS Act of 2025
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