; and (2) by inserting 203(b)(2), 203(b)(3), or 201(b)(1)(F) may file a petition with the Secretary of Homeland Security . (c) Dual intent for F nonimmigrants seeking advanced STEM degrees at United States institutions of higher education Notwithstanding sections 101(a)(15)(F)(i) and 214(b) of the Immigration and Nationality Act ( 8 U.S.C. 1101(a)(15)(F)(i) , 1184(b)), an alien who is a bona fide student admitted to a program in a STEM field (as defined in section 201(b)(1)(F)(ii)) for a degree at the master’s level or higher at a United States institution of higher education (as defined in section 101(a) of the Higher Education Act of 1965 ( 20 U.S.C. 1001(a) )) accredited by an accrediting entity recognized by the Department of Education may obtain a student visa or extend or change nonimmigrant status to pursue such degree even if such alien intends to seek lawful permanent resident status in the United States.