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US S2926

US S2926
AMIGOS Act Advancing Mutual Interests and Growing Our Success Act


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Introduced
11/21/2019
In Committee
11/21/2019
Crossed Over
Passed
Dead
12/31/2020

Introduced Session

116th Congress

Bill Summary

A bill to include Portugal in the list of foreign states whose nationals are eligible for admission into the United States as E-1 and E-2 nonimmigrants if United States nationals are treated similarly by the Government of Portugal. 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 Act (AMIGOS Act), proposes to include Portugal in the list of foreign states whose nationals are eligible for admission into the United States as E-1 (international trade) and E-2 (substantial investment) nonimmigrant visas, if the Government of Portugal provides similar nonimmigrant status to U.S. nationals. The E-1 and E-2 visas are limited to nationals from countries that have a treaty of commerce and navigation with the United States, and this bill would extend that eligibility to Portugal if it reciprocates with similar treatment for U.S. nationals.

Committee Categories

Justice

Sponsors (2)

Last Action

Read twice and referred to the Committee on the Judiciary. (on 11/21/2019)

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