Search Results: keywords:"visa requirements"

  • S. 709 — To provide incentives to physicians to practice in rural and medically underserved communities, and for other purposes.
    Status:Introduced in Senate
    Words:4,153

    S. 709 aims to attract doctors to work in rural and underserved communities in the United States by extending the Conrad State 30 J-1 Visa Waiver Program. The bill modifies certain visa requirements to make it easier for foreign doctors to obtain employment in these areas and...

    Simple Explanation

    S. 709 is a bill trying to help doctors from other countries work in small towns where there aren't many doctors, by making it easier for them to get jobs and move around if needed. It also asks the government to count and report how many of these doctors are working in different states each year.

  • S. 1233 — To provide lawful permanent resident status for certain advanced STEM degree holders, and for other purposes.
    Status:Introduced in Senate
    Words:1,199

    S. 1233, titled the "Keep STEM Talent Act of 2025," aims to grant lawful permanent resident status to certain advanced STEM degree holders. The bill outlines visa requirements for students pursuing advanced degrees in STEM fields in the U.S., including verification processes,...

    Simple Explanation

    The "Keep STEM Talent Act of 2025" is a rule that helps really smart people who study science and math in the U.S. to stay and work here forever if they have a good job offer. It also makes sure they're allowed to plan to live here while they're still going to school.

  • H. R. 362 — To establish the Virgin Islands visa waiver program.
    Status:Introduced in House
    Words:1,519

    H.R. 362 proposes to create a Visa Waiver Program for the Virgin Islands of the United States, similar to existing programs in Guam and the Northern Mariana Islands. It allows the Secretary of Homeland Security to waive visa requirements for certain visitors for up to 45 days, provided they...

    Simple Explanation

    The bill is about making it easier for some people to visit the Virgin Islands without needing a visa, just like they can in places like Guam. It will let special groups decide which countries' visitors can come without a visa and for how long, but always making sure it’s safe for everyone.