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S 1233119th CongressIntroduced
Keep STEM Talent Act of 2025
Introduced: Oct 29, 2025
Economy & TaxesImmigrationTechnology & Innovation
Standard Summary
Comprehensive overview in 1-2 paragraphs
The Keep STEM Talent Act of 2025 grants lawful permanent resident status to advanced STEM degree holders, streamlines visa processes, and mandates enhanced vetting and reporting.
Key Points
- 1Requires STEM graduate students to apply for admission prior to starting U.S. programs.
- 2Establishes stricter vetting procedures, including background checks and interviews for STEM visa applicants.
- 3Exempts advanced STEM degree holders employed at higher-than-median wages from visa numerical limits.
Impact Areas
Foreign students pursuing advanced STEM degrees in the U.S.U.S. employers hiring STEM professionals with advanced degrees.Immigration agencies processing visas and residency petitions.
Generated by legislative-analysis-v2 on Nov 4, 2025