Anti-Rigging Act of 2025

House Bill

H.R. 4358

119th Congress

Anti-Rigging Act of 2025

In Committee

Introduced:Jul 14, 2025

Primary Sponsor

Marc A. Veasey

Representative

Democratic

TX-33

Cosponsors

1

Quick Stats

Policy Area

Immigration

Summary

This bill would make it easier for non-U.S. citizens with doctoral degrees to immigrate to the United States. It would exempt them from yearly limits on the number of immigrant visas granted and allow them to get student visas even if they plan to apply for permanent residency (a green card).

Latest Action

Referred to the House Committee on the Judiciary.

SponsorMarc A. Veasey (D-TX)

Introduced7/14/2025

StatusReferred to the House Committee on the Judiciary.

ChamberHouse

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Anti-Rigging Act of 2025

This bill would make it easier for non-U.S. citizens with doctoral degrees to immigrate to the United States. It would exempt them from yearly limits on the number of immigrant visas granted and allow them to get student visas even if they plan to apply for pe

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This bill would make it easier for non-U.S. citizens with doctoral degrees to immigrate to the United States. It would exempt them from yearly limits on the number of immigrant visas granted and allow them to get student visas even if they plan to apply for permanent residency (a green card).

Bill Number: 4358
Sponsor: Marc A. Veasey (D-TX)
Introduced: 7/14/2025
Status: Referred to the House Committee on the Judiciary.
Policy Area: Immigration

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Fact Sheet

Title: Anti-Rigging Act of 2025
Bill Number: 4358
Sponsor: Marc A. Veasey (D-TX)
Status: Referred to the House Committee on the Judiciary.
Introduced: 7/14/2025
Summary: This bill would make it easier for non-U.S. citizens with doctoral degrees to immigrate to the United States. It would exempt them from yearly limits on the number of immigrant visas granted and allow them to get student visas even if they plan to apply for permanent residency (a green card).

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Plain-English explanation of this bill

This bill would make it easier for non-U.S. citizens with doctoral degrees to immigrate to the United States. It would exempt them from yearly limits on the number of immigrant visas granted and allow them to get student visas even if they plan to apply for permanent residency (a green card).

Last updated: 12/30/2025

Official Summary

Congressional Research Service summary

Putting Highest Degrees First Act of 2023 or the PHDs First Act This bill exempts certain non-U.S. nationals (aliens under federal law) with doctoral degrees from direct limitations on the number of immigrant visas granted per year. The bill also allows an individual to get a student visa for a doctoral program even if the individual intends to seek lawful permanent resident status (also known as a green card). To be exempt from the numerical limitations, the individual must (1) have earned a doctoral degree (or the highest degree available if a doctoral degree or its equivalent is not available in that field) while in the United States attending an accredited higher education institution, (2) be employed (or have a job offer) in a field related to the degree and earn at least the median wage for that occupation, and (3) meet certain labor certification requirements. The bill also allows an individual seeking a nonimmigrant F-1 (student) visa to obtain a doctoral degree to have dual intent. Specifically, such an individual may obtain the nonimmigrant visa or change nonimmigrant status even if the individual intends to apply for a green card. (Generally, such an individual may be denied the nonimmigrant visa unless dual intent is allowed for that type of visa.)

Key Points

Main provisions of the bill

Exempts non-U.S. citizens with doctoral degrees from numerical limits on immigrant visas
Allows those with doctoral degrees to get student visas even if they plan to apply for permanent residency
Requires the doctoral degree to be from a U.S. accredited institution and the job to be related to the degree and pay at least the median wage

How This Impacts Americans

Potential effects on citizens and communities

This bill would benefit highly-skilled immigrants with doctoral degrees, making it easier for them to live and work in the U.S. It could help address workforce shortages in technical fields and encourage more international students to pursue advanced degrees in the U.S. However, critics may argue it unfairly prioritizes certain immigrants over others.

Policy Areas

Primary Policy Area

Immigration

Scope & Jurisdiction

Jurisdiction Level

federal

Congressional Session

119th Congress

Citation Reference

4358, 119th Congress (2025). "Anti-Rigging Act of 2025". Source: Voter's Right Platform. https://votersright.org/bills/118-hr-4358

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