Keep Innovators in America Act
This bill, known as the Keep Innovators in America Act, modifies immigration rules for international students in the United States. It allows students on F-1 visas to work in their field of study after completing their degree requirements, provided the Department of Homeland Security approves the terms. The legislation also permits these students to maintain their student status while their family petitions for permanent residency are pending or approved. These changes aim to extend work opportunities for international graduates without altering their primary student visa classification.
Bill status
in committee
1 of 4 stages cleared
Introduction
Mar 2026
Committee Review
Floor Vote
President
Introduced Mar 19, 2026
Last action Mar 19, 2026
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Committee
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Mar 19, 2026
Committee
Referred to the House Committee on the Judiciary.
lower
Mar 19, 2026
Introduced
Introduced in House
lower
1 primary · 2 co-sponsors
Sponsors
Role
Legislator
Party
State
District
P
Sam T. Liccardo
DDemocratic
Co
Jay Obernolte
RRepublican
Co
Raja Krishnamoorthi
DDemocratic
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