According to the source, the American authorities want to deprive Russia of highly qualified specialists in the relevant fields. The presidential administration has already submitted a request for permission not to approve employment when obtaining a work visa. Simply put, the employee will no longer need to have an employer at the time of the move.

what is known

• The new rules will apply to Russian citizens who have completed a master’s or doctorate in science, technology, engineering or mathematics in the United States or abroad.
• A representative from the National Security Council confirmed these claims. Efforts are being made in the near future to undermine Putin’s high-tech resources and undermine Russia’s long-term innovation base and benefit the US economy and national security.
• In particular, the Biden administration wants to facilitate the relocation of experts with experience in semiconductors, space technology, cybersecurity, advanced manufacturing, advanced computing, nuclear engineering, artificial intelligence, rocket engine technology, and other specialized fields to the United States.
• This Regulation will expire in four years.

US officials said they saw a significant number of highly skilled technicians flee from Russia after February 24 due to “limited financial resources” as a result of US and Allied sanctions.

The United States, along with some of its G7 allies, has discussed granting protection status to Russian scientists, including those working at CERN, in recent weeks.