The STAPLE Act was/is meant to address Ph.D. graduates of US science/engineering schools, giving such a fast-track to permanent residence: http://www.govtrack.

The STAPLE Act was/is meant to address Ph.D. graduates of US science/engineering schools, giving such a fast-track to permanent residence: http://www.govtrack.us/congress/bill.xpd?bill=h111-1791 http://www.govtrack.us/congress/bill.xpd?bill=h111-1791 Not clear when/if it will become law though.