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Keep STEM Talent Act of 2021

USA117th CongressHR-5924| House 
| Updated: 11/1/2022
Bill Foster

Bill Foster

Democratic Representative

Illinois

Cosponsors (4)
Steve Cohen (Democratic)Anna G. Eshoo (Democratic)Eddie Bernice Johnson (Democratic)Deborah K. Ross (Democratic)

Judiciary Committee, Immigration Integrity, Security, and Enforcement Subcommittee

  • Introduced
  • In Committee
  • On Floor
  • Passed Chamber
  • Enacted
Keep STEM Talent Act of 2021 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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Bill from Previous Congress

HR 116-4623
Keep STEM Talent Act of 2019
Nov 9, 2021
Introduced in House
Nov 9, 2021
Referred to the House Committee on the Judiciary.
Feb 10, 2022

Latest Companion Bill Action

S 117-3638
Introduced in Senate
Nov 1, 2022
Referred to the Subcommittee on Immigration and Citizenship.
  • Bill from Previous Congress

    HR 116-4623
    Keep STEM Talent Act of 2019


  • November 9, 2021
    Introduced in House


  • November 9, 2021
    Referred to the House Committee on the Judiciary.


  • February 10, 2022

    Latest Companion Bill Action

    S 117-3638
    Introduced in Senate


  • November 1, 2022
    Referred to the Subcommittee on Immigration and Citizenship.

Immigration

Related Bills

  • S 117-3638: Keep STEM Talent Act of 2022

Keep STEM Talent Act of 2021

USA117th CongressHR-5924| House 
| Updated: 11/1/2022
Keep STEM Talent Act of 2021 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

Bill from Previous Congress

HR 116-4623
Keep STEM Talent Act of 2019
Nov 9, 2021
Introduced in House
Nov 9, 2021
Referred to the House Committee on the Judiciary.
Feb 10, 2022

Latest Companion Bill Action

S 117-3638
Introduced in Senate
Nov 1, 2022
Referred to the Subcommittee on Immigration and Citizenship.
  • Bill from Previous Congress

    HR 116-4623
    Keep STEM Talent Act of 2019


  • November 9, 2021
    Introduced in House


  • November 9, 2021
    Referred to the House Committee on the Judiciary.


  • February 10, 2022

    Latest Companion Bill Action

    S 117-3638
    Introduced in Senate


  • November 1, 2022
    Referred to the Subcommittee on Immigration and Citizenship.
Bill Foster

Bill Foster

Democratic Representative

Illinois

Cosponsors (4)
Steve Cohen (Democratic)Anna G. Eshoo (Democratic)Eddie Bernice Johnson (Democratic)Deborah K. Ross (Democratic)

Judiciary Committee, Immigration Integrity, Security, and Enforcement Subcommittee

Immigration

Related Bills

  • S 117-3638: Keep STEM Talent Act of 2022
  • Introduced
  • In Committee
  • On Floor
  • Passed Chamber
  • Enacted