To add Ireland to the E-3 nonimmigrant visa program.

Hozzl · 2022-12-29T19:03:38Z

Explore the details of House Bill 8761 To add Ireland to the E-3 nonimmigrant visa program. currently in Congress. Get insights into its purpose, current status, sponsors, and potential impact on Immigration. Stay informed on legislative developments.

12/29/2022, 7:03 PM

Summary of Bill HR 8761

Bill 117 HR 8761, also known as the "To add Ireland to the E-3 nonimmigrant visa program" bill, was introduced in the US Congress with the aim of including Ireland in the E-3 visa program. The E-3 visa program is a nonimmigrant visa category that allows Australian nationals to work in the United States in specialty occupations.

The bill seeks to extend this privilege to Irish nationals, allowing them to apply for E-3 visas and work in the US in specialized fields. This move is seen as a way to strengthen the relationship between the US and Ireland, as well as provide more opportunities for Irish citizens to work in the US.

If passed, the bill would open up new avenues for Irish nationals to pursue employment opportunities in the US, potentially benefiting both countries economically. The bill has garnered bipartisan support and is currently under consideration in Congress.

Congressional Summary of HR 8761

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. For Irish E-3 initial applications, the Department of State may approve each fiscal year no more than 10,500 minus the number of Australian initial applications approved the previous fiscal year.

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Current Status of Bill HR 8761

Bill HR 8761 is currently in the status of Bill Introduced since August 30, 2022. Bill HR 8761 was introduced during Congress 117 and was introduced to the House on August 30, 2022. Bill HR 8761's most recent activity was Referred to the Subcommittee on Crime, Terrorism, and Homeland Security. as of November 1, 2022