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This bill, the Keep STEM Talent Act of 2023, aims to provide lawful permanent resident status for certain advanced STEM (science, technology, engineering, and mathematics) degree holders. The key provisions of the bill are: 1. It requires foreign graduate students pursuing advanced STEM degrees in the U.S. to apply for admission before beginning their degree program, and establishes a strengthened vetting process to ensure their admissibility. 2. It amends the Immigration and Nationality Act to exempt certain advanced STEM degree holders from direct numerical limitations on lawful permanent resident status, if they have an offer of employment from a U.S. employer in a field related to their degree and meet other specified criteria. 3. It allows foreign students admitted to U.S. institutions for advanced STEM degrees to obtain a student visa and nonimmigrant status while also seeking lawful permanent residence, providing "dual intent" for this group. The goal is to help retain highly skilled STEM talent who have earned advanced degrees in the U.S. by facilitating their transition to permanent legal status and employment.

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