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Introduced
01/15/2019
01/15/2019
In Committee
10/23/2019
10/23/2019
Crossed Over
12/04/2019
12/04/2019
Passed
Dead
12/31/2020
12/31/2020
Introduced Session
116th Congress
Bill Summary
AMIGOS Act AMIGOS Act Advancing Mutual Interests and Growing Our Success Act Advancing Mutual Interests and Growing Our Success Act This bill makes Portuguese nationals eligible for E-1 and E-2 nonimmigrant visas if the government of Portugal provides similar nonimmigrant status to U.S. nationals. An E-1 visa is for individuals entering the United States to engage in international trade, while an E-2 visa is for individuals investing a substantial amount of capital in the United States. Both are limited to nationals from countries that have a treaty of commerce and navigation with the United States.
AI Summary
This bill, the Advancing Mutual Interests and Growing Our Success (AMIGOS) Act, proposes to make Portuguese nationals eligible for E-1 (international trade) and E-2 (substantial investment) nonimmigrant visas in the United States, provided that the government of Portugal provides similar nonimmigrant status to U.S. nationals. These types of visas are limited to nationals from countries that have a treaty of commerce and navigation with the United States. The bill aims to expand the eligibility for these visas to include Portugal, contingent on Portugal granting similar status to U.S. nationals.
Committee Categories
Justice
Sponsors (9)
David Cicilline (D)*,
Jim Costa (D),
TJ Cox (D),
Brian Fitzpatrick (R),
Sheila Jackson-Lee (D),
Bill Keating (D),
Ro Khanna (D),
Zoe Lofgren (D),
Devin Nunes (R),
Last Action
Received in the Senate and Read twice and referred to the Committee on the Judiciary. (on 12/04/2019)
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