DHS Announces New Initiatives to Attract, Retain Foreign STEM Talent in the U.S.
Highlights
In a move seen as helping the U.S. economy, several immigration initiatives are underway to attract and retain foreign STEM scholars, students, researchers, and experts
DHS has added 22 new degree fields that are eligible for the STEM OPT extension
DHS has spelled out how entrepreneurs and STEM graduates can demonstrate their eligibility for an O-1 temporary visa or permanent residency in the National Interest Waiver category
On Jan. 21, 2022, the Department of Homeland Security (DHS) and the Department of State announced a series of significant steps designed to attract and retain STEM (science, technology, engineering, or mathematics) talent in the United States. Indicating their importance to the administration, the White House released a fact sheet in tandem.
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