#GENIUSActPass legislation aimed at attracting and retaining top international talent in the fields of science, technology, engineering, and mathematics (STEM).
š What is the GENIUS Act?
GENIUS stands for:
Gaining Equity through New Immigration Updates for Science.
It is a bipartisan immigration bill intended to:
Provide green cards for foreign nationals with advanced STEM degrees from U.S. universities.
Remove country caps for employment-based visas.
Create easier paths for highly skilled immigrants and researchers to live and work in the U.S.
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š§ Why it matters:
The U.S. is in a global competition for talent. The GENIUS Act supports:
Innovation in AI, biotechnology, and clean energy.
National security through technological leadership.
Economic growth by enabling the brightest minds to contribute long-term.
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šŗšø Who supports it?
Lawmakers across party lines.
Universities and research institutions.
Tech leaders and business coalitions.
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šØ Status (as of June 2025):
As of now, the GENIUS Act has not yet passed Congress. It's in the proposal or committee stage. Momentum may increase if aligned with broader immigration