Biden asked Congress to weaken visa restrictions for highly educated Russians to cause a “brain leak” from Russia. It is reported by CNN.
President Joe Biden asked the Congress to amend the Law on Immigration and Citizenship to facilitate for highly educated Russians to obtain visas to work in the United States.
In the case of adoption, the updated law will allow Russians with a master’s or doctoral degree in the field of science, technology, engineering and mathematics, apply for a visa without the presence of an employer in the USA.
Changes in the process of obtaining a visa will be applied to Russians with degrees in areas in such areas as: Aerodynamics of hypersonic speeds, advanced atomic energy technologies, modern technologies of missile engines, directed energy, artificial intelligence, cybersecurity and space technologies and systems.
Law “will help the United States attract and maintain Russian STEM talents and reduce the innovative potential of Russia, benefiting US national security.”