AMIGOS Act

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Explore the details of House Bill 565 AMIGOS Act currently in Congress. Get insights into its purpose, current status, sponsors, and potential impact on Immigration. Stay informed on legislative developments.

11/1/2022, 2:02 PM

Congressional Summary of HR 565

Advancing Mutual Interests and Growing Our Success Act or the AMIGOS 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.

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Current Status of Bill HR 565

Bill HR 565 is currently in the status of Bill Introduced since January 15, 2019. Bill HR 565 was introduced during Congress 116 and was introduced to the House on January 15, 2019. Bill HR 565's most recent activity was Received in the Senate and Read twice and referred to the Committee on the Judiciary. as of December 4, 2019

Bipartisan Support of Bill HR 565

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Policy Area and Potential Impact of Bill HR 565

Primary Policy Focus

Immigration

Potential Impact Areas

- Europe

- Foreign labor

- Immigration status and procedures

- Portugal

- U.S. and foreign investments

- Visas and passports

Alternate Title(s) of Bill HR 565

AMIGOS Act

Advancing Mutual Interests and Growing Our Success Act

AMIGOS Act

To include Portugal in the list of foreign states whose nationals are eligible for admission into the United States as E1 and E2 nonimmigrants if United States nationals are treated similarly by the Government of Portugal.

AMIGOS Act

Advancing Mutual Interests and Growing Our Success Act

AMIGOS Act