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HR 4623 116th Congress House Immigration Foreign labor Higher education Immigration status and procedures Science and engineering education Visas and passports

Keep STEM Talent Act of 2019

Introduced: October 8, 2019 Introduced by: Foster, Bill Democratic · Illinois See on congress.gov
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 Everywhere this bill has been 3 steps
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Passed Senate
To President
Became law
Oct 28, 2019
Referred to the Subcommittee on Immigration and Citizenship.
Oct 8, 2019
Referred to the House Committee on the Judiciary.
Oct 8, 2019
Introduced in House
 Plain-English summary Congressional Research Service

Keep STEM Talent Act of 2019

This bill exempts certain aliens with advanced degrees in a science, technology, engineering, or mathematics (STEM) field from direct limitations on the number of immigrant visas granted per year. Specifically, the alien must (1) have earned a master's level or higher degree in certain STEM fields while in the United States attending an accredited higher education institution, (2) be employed (or have a job offer) in a field related to the degree and earn at least the median wage for that occupation, and (3) meet certain labor certification requirements.

The bill also allows an alien seeking a nonimmigrant F-1 (student) visa to obtain an advanced STEM degree to have dual intent. Specifically, such an alien may obtain the nonimmigrant visa or change nonimmigrant status even if the alien intends to seek lawful permanent resident status. (Generally, an alien may be denied a nonimmigrant visa if the alien actually intends to seek immigrant status, unless dual intent is allowed for that type of visa.)

What's happening now October 28, 2019

Referred to the Subcommittee on Immigration and Citizenship.

 Committees of jurisdiction 2
 Cosponsors 2
All 2 Democratic 2