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Introduced
01/13/2026
01/13/2026
In Committee
01/13/2026
01/13/2026
Crossed Over
Passed
Dead
Introduced Session
2026-2027 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 amend the E-3 nonimmigrant visa program, which currently allows highly skilled Australian nationals to work in the U.S. with specialized knowledge for up to two years, to include Irish nationals. The resolution highlights that a significant number of the 10,500 annual E-3 visas go unused because the program is exclusive to Australians, and suggests that allowing Irish citizens to apply for these excess visas would help fill labor shortages in specialized occupations within the United States, particularly given the historically tight labor market. The resolution also emphasizes the long-standing relationship between the U.S. and Ireland, the historical contributions of Irish immigrants, and the potential for reciprocal visa opportunities for American workers in Ireland.
Committee Categories
Government Affairs
Sponsors (1)
Last Action
Introduced, Referred to Assembly Oversight, Reform and Federal Relations Committee (on 01/13/2026)
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| Document Type | Source Location |
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| State Bill Page | https://www.njleg.state.nj.us/bill-search/2026/ACR41 |
| BillText | https://pub.njleg.gov/Bills/2026/ACR/41_I1.HTM |
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