The SECURE STEM Act aims to limit the issuance of certain visas to nationals from specific countries, impacting their ability to work in the U.S. This is meant to protect national security and research interests.
1. This bill stops certain foreign nationals from China and other countries from getting specific visas. 2. It prevents these individuals from working at national research laboratories in the U.S. 3. The bill allows for exceptions if the U.S. government believes it is in the national interest. 4. The government must report every six months on any exceptions granted and their reasons. 5. It defines which visa categories and foreign nationals are affected by these restrictions.
Nationals from China, Russia, Iran, North Korea, and Cuba seeking work or study visas in the U.S.