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

USA115th CongressHR-7164| House 
| Updated: 11/29/2018
F. James Sensenbrenner

F. James Sensenbrenner

Republican Representative

Wisconsin

Cosponsors (1)
Richard E. Neal (Democratic)

Judiciary Committee

  • Introduced
  • In Committee
  • On Floor
  • Passed Chamber
  • Enacted
This bill expands the E-3 visa program to cover Irish nationals. Currently, the E-3 visa is only available to Australian nationals. The employer of an Irish national under the program shall file an attestation with the Department of Labor. The employer shall participate in the E-Verify program during the duration of the applicant's authorized employment period. For each fiscal year, the Department of State may approve 10,500 Irish E-3 initial applications minus the number of Australian E-3 initial applications approved the previous fiscal year. The total number of approved E-3 initial applications shall not exceed 21,000 in any two fiscal years. Currently, the State Department may approve up to 10,500 initial applications each fiscal year under the program.

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Timeline
Nov 20, 2018
Introduced in House
Nov 20, 2018
Referred to the House Committee on the Judiciary.
Nov 28, 2018
Mr. Chabot moved to suspend the rules and pass the bill, as amended.
Nov 28, 2018
Considered under suspension of the rules. (consideration: CR H9676-9678)
Nov 28, 2018
DEBATE - The House proceeded with forty minutes of debate on H.R. 7164.
Nov 28, 2018
Passed/agreed to in House: On motion to suspend the rules and pass the bill, as amended Agreed to by voice vote.(text: CR H9676)
Nov 28, 2018
On motion to suspend the rules and pass the bill, as amended Agreed to by voice vote. (text: CR H9676)
Nov 28, 2018
Motion to reconsider laid on the table Agreed to without objection.
Nov 29, 2018

Latest Companion Bill Action

S 115-3684
Introduced in Senate
Nov 29, 2018
Received in the Senate.
  • November 20, 2018
    Introduced in House


  • November 20, 2018
    Referred to the House Committee on the Judiciary.


  • November 28, 2018
    Mr. Chabot moved to suspend the rules and pass the bill, as amended.


  • November 28, 2018
    Considered under suspension of the rules. (consideration: CR H9676-9678)


  • November 28, 2018
    DEBATE - The House proceeded with forty minutes of debate on H.R. 7164.


  • November 28, 2018
    Passed/agreed to in House: On motion to suspend the rules and pass the bill, as amended Agreed to by voice vote.(text: CR H9676)


  • November 28, 2018
    On motion to suspend the rules and pass the bill, as amended Agreed to by voice vote. (text: CR H9676)


  • November 28, 2018
    Motion to reconsider laid on the table Agreed to without objection.


  • November 29, 2018

    Latest Companion Bill Action

    S 115-3684
    Introduced in Senate


  • November 29, 2018
    Received in the Senate.

Immigration

Related Bills

  • HR 115-7100: To add Ireland to the E-3 nonimmigrant visa program.
  • S 115-3684: A bill to add Ireland to the E-3 nonimmigrant visa program.
EuropeForeign laborIrelandVisas and passports

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

USA115th CongressHR-7164| House 
| Updated: 11/29/2018
This bill expands the E-3 visa program to cover Irish nationals. Currently, the E-3 visa is only available to Australian nationals. The employer of an Irish national under the program shall file an attestation with the Department of Labor. The employer shall participate in the E-Verify program during the duration of the applicant's authorized employment period. For each fiscal year, the Department of State may approve 10,500 Irish E-3 initial applications minus the number of Australian E-3 initial applications approved the previous fiscal year. The total number of approved E-3 initial applications shall not exceed 21,000 in any two fiscal years. Currently, the State Department may approve up to 10,500 initial applications each fiscal year under the program.

Bill Text Versions

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Timeline
Nov 20, 2018
Introduced in House
Nov 20, 2018
Referred to the House Committee on the Judiciary.
Nov 28, 2018
Mr. Chabot moved to suspend the rules and pass the bill, as amended.
Nov 28, 2018
Considered under suspension of the rules. (consideration: CR H9676-9678)
Nov 28, 2018
DEBATE - The House proceeded with forty minutes of debate on H.R. 7164.
Nov 28, 2018
Passed/agreed to in House: On motion to suspend the rules and pass the bill, as amended Agreed to by voice vote.(text: CR H9676)
Nov 28, 2018
On motion to suspend the rules and pass the bill, as amended Agreed to by voice vote. (text: CR H9676)
Nov 28, 2018
Motion to reconsider laid on the table Agreed to without objection.
Nov 29, 2018

Latest Companion Bill Action

S 115-3684
Introduced in Senate
Nov 29, 2018
Received in the Senate.
  • November 20, 2018
    Introduced in House


  • November 20, 2018
    Referred to the House Committee on the Judiciary.


  • November 28, 2018
    Mr. Chabot moved to suspend the rules and pass the bill, as amended.


  • November 28, 2018
    Considered under suspension of the rules. (consideration: CR H9676-9678)


  • November 28, 2018
    DEBATE - The House proceeded with forty minutes of debate on H.R. 7164.


  • November 28, 2018
    Passed/agreed to in House: On motion to suspend the rules and pass the bill, as amended Agreed to by voice vote.(text: CR H9676)


  • November 28, 2018
    On motion to suspend the rules and pass the bill, as amended Agreed to by voice vote. (text: CR H9676)


  • November 28, 2018
    Motion to reconsider laid on the table Agreed to without objection.


  • November 29, 2018

    Latest Companion Bill Action

    S 115-3684
    Introduced in Senate


  • November 29, 2018
    Received in the Senate.
F. James Sensenbrenner

F. James Sensenbrenner

Republican Representative

Wisconsin

Cosponsors (1)
Richard E. Neal (Democratic)

Judiciary Committee

Immigration

Related Bills

  • HR 115-7100: To add Ireland to the E-3 nonimmigrant visa program.
  • S 115-3684: A bill to add Ireland to the E-3 nonimmigrant visa program.
  • Introduced
  • In Committee
  • On Floor
  • Passed Chamber
  • Enacted
EuropeForeign laborIrelandVisas and passports