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Keep STEM Talent Act of 2019

USA116th CongressS-1744| Senate 
| Updated: 6/5/2019
Richard J. Durbin

Richard J. Durbin

Democratic Senator

Illinois

Cosponsors (5)
Kamala D. Harris (Democratic)Amy Klobuchar (Democratic)Chris Van Hollen (Democratic)Ron Wyden (Democratic)Richard Blumenthal (Democratic)

Judiciary Committee

  • Introduced
  • In Committee
  • On Floor
  • Passed Chamber
  • Enacted
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.)
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Timeline
Jun 5, 2019
Introduced in Senate
Jun 5, 2019
Read twice and referred to the Committee on the Judiciary. (text: CR S3259)
Oct 28, 2019

Latest Companion Bill Action

HR 116-4623
Referred to the Subcommittee on Immigration and Citizenship.
  • June 5, 2019
    Introduced in Senate


  • June 5, 2019
    Read twice and referred to the Committee on the Judiciary. (text: CR S3259)


  • October 28, 2019

    Latest Companion Bill Action

    HR 116-4623
    Referred to the Subcommittee on Immigration and Citizenship.

Immigration

Related Bills

  • HR 116-4623: Keep STEM Talent Act of 2019
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Keep STEM Talent Act of 2019

USA116th CongressS-1744| Senate 
| Updated: 6/5/2019
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.)
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Timeline
Jun 5, 2019
Introduced in Senate
Jun 5, 2019
Read twice and referred to the Committee on the Judiciary. (text: CR S3259)
Oct 28, 2019

Latest Companion Bill Action

HR 116-4623
Referred to the Subcommittee on Immigration and Citizenship.
  • June 5, 2019
    Introduced in Senate


  • June 5, 2019
    Read twice and referred to the Committee on the Judiciary. (text: CR S3259)


  • October 28, 2019

    Latest Companion Bill Action

    HR 116-4623
    Referred to the Subcommittee on Immigration and Citizenship.
Richard J. Durbin

Richard J. Durbin

Democratic Senator

Illinois

Cosponsors (5)
Kamala D. Harris (Democratic)Amy Klobuchar (Democratic)Chris Van Hollen (Democratic)Ron Wyden (Democratic)Richard Blumenthal (Democratic)

Judiciary Committee

Immigration

Related Bills

  • HR 116-4623: Keep STEM Talent Act of 2019
  • Introduced
  • In Committee
  • On Floor
  • Passed Chamber
  • Enacted
Foreign laborHigher educationImmigration status and proceduresScience and engineering educationVisas and passports