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Introduced
02/22/2024
02/22/2024
In Committee
02/22/2024
02/22/2024
Crossed Over
Passed
Dead
01/12/2026
01/12/2026
Introduced Session
2024-2025 Regular Session
Bill Summary
This concurrent resolution urges the United States Congress to add Ireland to the E-3 nonimmigrant visa program. The E-3 nonimmigrant visa program currently allows highly skilled Australian nationals expedited entry to live and work in the United States. E-3 visa recipients bring highly advanced and specialized knowledge to specialty occupations which otherwise would remain vacant in the United States. The program allocates a total of 10,500 visas to be awarded each year, but half of these visas go unused on an annual basis. Potential legislation in the United States Congress would allow for any unused visas to be awarded to Irish nationals who could fill current vacancies in a historically tight American labor market. Irish immigrants have long contributed to growth and development of the United States and the State of New Jersey in particular. The passage of the suggested legislation would further strengthen the special bond that exists between the United States and Ireland, and provide for greater workforce development at the state and national levels.
AI Summary
This concurrent resolution urges the United States Congress to expand the E-3 nonimmigrant visa program by including Ireland, currently a program exclusively available to Australian nationals. The E-3 visa allows highly skilled workers to enter the United States temporarily to fill specialty occupations, with recipients able to work in the country for up to two years. The resolution highlights that nearly half of the 10,500 annual E-3 visas go unused, and the current tight labor market creates an opportunity to allocate these unused visas to Irish nationals. The resolution emphasizes the historical contributions of Irish immigrants to the United States, noting their significant impacts in areas such as art, music, literature, religion, and labor. By supporting this legislative change, New Jersey's Legislature aims to strengthen the existing bond between the United States and Ireland while addressing workforce development needs. The resolution also notes that Ireland has expressed willingness to reciprocate by offering enhanced visa opportunities for American workers, making the proposed expansion mutually beneficial.
Committee Categories
Government Affairs
Sponsors (1)
Last Action
Introduced, Referred to Assembly Oversight, Reform and Federal Relations Committee (on 02/22/2024)
Official Document
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| Document Type | Source Location |
|---|---|
| State Bill Page | https://www.njleg.state.nj.us/bill-search/2024/ACR121 |
| BillText | https://pub.njleg.gov/Bills/2024/ACR/121_I1.HTM |
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