North Carolina Senate bill in Session 2025.
Status: in_committee. Latest action: April 29, 2026.
Keep Immigrant Talent in NC.
Enacts Article 4, “High-Skilled Talent Retention Fund” (Fund) to GS Chapter 64, which establishes the Fund with the Department of Commerce (DOC) to provide reimbursement grants to eligible individuals to offset costs associated with maintaining lawful employment-based immigration status, including those described. Requires DOC to administer the Fund and adopt rules necessary to implement new Article 4. Sets forth the following eligibility requirements for an individual who needs financial assistance with maintain lawful immigration status: (1) NC residency and employment in the State and (2) the person is a “high-skilled” worker (defined) under rules promulgated by DOC. Sets out criteria for consideration as a high-skilled worker based on education qualifications, occupation qualifications, visa classification, or specialized skills or experience.
| Date | Event | Detail |
|---|---|---|
| 2026-04-28 | Introduced | Bill introduced |
| 2026-04-29 | Status | in_committee |
| 2026-04-29 | Latest Action | Re-ref Com On Appropriations/Base Budget |