Bill · H.R. 3536· House(119-HR-3536)
CRISIS Act of 2025
- Introduced
- 5/21/2025
- Last activity
- 5/21/2025 — Referred to the House Committee on the Judiciary.
- Sponsored by
- Bill Foster
- Cosponsors
- - 0 - 1
- Introduced
- In Committee
What this bill would do
This bill, known as the "CRISIS Act of 2025," allows the Secretary of Homeland Security to grant special immigrant status to certain Russian nationals. Eligible individuals include those with a doctoral degree in a science, technology, engineering, or mathematics field who are seeking work in those fields. The status can also be extended to a principal alien's spouse or child who is accompanying them. There is a limit of 3,000 such individuals per year for fiscal years 2026 through 2029. The authority for this program is set to terminate after the fourth full fiscal year following the Act's enactment.
Yes· 3 of 9
Would immigrants be better off under this?+6
The bill creates a specific legal pathway for Russian STEM professionals and their families to immigrate.
Does this make it easier for immigrants already here to become citizens?+5
The bill provides a specific, albeit temporary, pathway for high-skilled Russian nationals to obtain immigrant status.
Would children be better off under this?+3
The bill allows the children of qualifying professionals to accompany them to the U.S.
The opposite
No question was scored the opposite.
Who it would affect, and how
Potential Positive Impacts for People
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Employment Opportunities for Scientists: Russian nationals with doctoral degrees in STEM fields can seek admission to engage in work in the United States (Section 2(b)(1)).
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Family Unity: The bill allows the spouse or child of a qualified principal alien to accompany or follow them to the United States (Section 2(b)(2)).
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Efficient Processing: The Secretary of Homeland Security is directed to process petitions within 90 days once all required documentation is received (Section 2(c)(2)).
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Exemption from Numerical Limits: Aliens admitted under this provision are exempt from certain numerical limitations found in the Immigration and Nationality Act (Section 2(c)(3)).
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Ease of Entry: Applicants are not required to have a job offer from a United States employer to be eligible for admission (Section 2(g)).
Potential Negative Impacts for People
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Annual Caps on Status: The number of aliens who can be provided this status is limited to 3,000 per year (Section 2(c)(1)).
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Strict Vetting Requirements: Applicants must clear a background check and undergo vetting requirements equivalent to those for refugees, which includes an interview (Section 2(a)(4) and Section 2(d)(1)).
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Temporary Authority: The authority to admit these individuals terminates after the fourth full fiscal year following the enactment of the Act (Section 2(e)).
Groups and Interests Ranking
Every group the model scored this bill for, from -10 to +10. Hover a score for the reason it gave.
- Demographic And Interest Groups
- Good For Immigrants+6Good For Children+3Good For Business Owners+1
- Social Issues And Justice
- Improves Pathway To Citizenship+5
- Education And Technology
- Increases Scientific Research Funding+2
- National Security And Foreign Policy
- Improves Cybersecurity Defense+2
- Economy And Finance
- Improves Economic Growth+1
- Environment Energy And Infrastructure
- Increases Renewable Energy Investment+1
- Governance And Ideology
- Increases Federal Power+1
- 5/21/2025
- Referred to the House Committee on the Judiciary.
- 1 Cosponsor added.
- Introduced in House
Jay ObernolteRepublican · California