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Introduced
04/30/2019
04/30/2019
In Committee
05/20/2019
05/20/2019
Crossed Over
Passed
Dead
12/31/2020
12/31/2020
Introduced Session
116th Congress
Bill Summary
To add Ireland to the E-3 nonimmigrant visa program. This bill expands the E-3 visa program to cover Irish nationals. The E-3 visa is a nonimmigrant visa currently only available to Australian nationals coming to the United States for employment in a specialty occupation.
AI Summary
This bill expands the E-3 nonimmigrant visa program to cover Irish nationals, in addition to the current eligibility for Australian nationals. The E-3 visa is a specialty occupation visa that allows recipients to work in the United States. The bill requires employers sponsoring Irish nationals for the E-3 visa to be participants in good standing in the E-Verify program, which is a government system that allows employers to verify the employment eligibility of new hires.
Committee Categories
Justice
Sponsors (1)
Last Action
Referred to the Subcommittee on Immigration and Citizenship. (on 05/20/2019)
Official Document
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| Document Type | Source Location | Created |
|---|---|---|
| State Bill Page | https://www.congress.gov/bill/116th-congress/house-bill/2418/all-info | 05/01/2019 |
| BillText | https://www.congress.gov/116/bills/hr2418/BILLS-116hr2418ih.pdf | 05/07/2019 |
| Bill | https://www.congress.gov/116/bills/hr2418/BILLS-116hr2418ih.pdf.pdf | 05/07/2019 |
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