To amend the Immigration and Nationality Act to include United States nationals among the eligible employees of an EB-5 commercial enterprise, and for other purposes.
Judiciary Committee, Immigration Integrity, Security, and Enforcement Subcommittee
Introduced
In Committee
On Floor
Passed Chamber
Enacted
American Samoa Investment Act of 2017 This bill amends the Immigration and Nationality Act to include U.S. nationals among the eligible employees of an EB-5 commercial enterprise. The EB-5 program provides an employment-based immigration preference for aliens who establish a commercial enterprise in the United States that will benefit the economy and create full-time employment for at least 10 U.S. citizens or lawful permanent residents.
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Timeline
Introduced in House
Referred to the House Committee on the Judiciary.
Referred to the Subcommittee on Immigration and Border Security.
Introduced in House
Referred to the House Committee on the Judiciary.
Referred to the Subcommittee on Immigration and Border Security.
Immigration
Business investment and capitalForeign laborImmigration status and proceduresU.S. and foreign investmentsVisas and passports
To amend the Immigration and Nationality Act to include United States nationals among the eligible employees of an EB-5 commercial enterprise, and for other purposes.
USA115th CongressHR-3993| House
| Updated: 10/16/2017
American Samoa Investment Act of 2017 This bill amends the Immigration and Nationality Act to include U.S. nationals among the eligible employees of an EB-5 commercial enterprise. The EB-5 program provides an employment-based immigration preference for aliens who establish a commercial enterprise in the United States that will benefit the economy and create full-time employment for at least 10 U.S. citizens or lawful permanent residents.