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To add Ireland to the E3 nonimmigrant visa program.

USA119th CongressHR-1337| House 
| Updated: 2/13/2025
Richard E. Neal

Richard E. Neal

Democratic Representative

Massachusetts

Cosponsors (10)
Gregory F. Murphy (Republican)Brendan F. Boyle (Democratic)Mike Kelly (Republican)Mary Gay Scanlon (Democratic)Timothy M. Kennedy (Democratic)James P. McGovern (Democratic)Sarah McBride (Democratic)Brian K. Fitzpatrick (Republican)Michael Lawler (Republican)Kevin Mullin (Democratic)

Judiciary Committee

  • Introduced
  • In Committee
  • On Floor
  • Passed Chamber
  • Enacted
This bill proposes to extend eligibility for the E3 nonimmigrant visa program to nationals of Ireland, contingent on a basis of reciprocity determined by the Secretary of State. This expansion would allow Irish professionals to work in specialty occupations in the United States, similar to the current provisions for Australian citizens. A key provision mandates that employers sponsoring Irish E3 visa holders must be, and remain, active participants in good standing in the E-Verify program . Additionally, the bill revises the annual allocation of E3 visas, maintaining a cap of 10,500 for Australian nationals, with Irish nationals receiving a number of visas equal to the difference between this cap and Australia's prior year usage. This numerical limitation applies only to the principal visa applicants, not to their spouses or children.
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Bill from Previous Congress

HR 118-8392
To add Ireland to the E3 nonimmigrant visa program.
Feb 13, 2025
Introduced in House
Feb 13, 2025
Referred to the House Committee on the Judiciary.
  • Bill from Previous Congress

    HR 118-8392
    To add Ireland to the E3 nonimmigrant visa program.


  • February 13, 2025
    Introduced in House


  • February 13, 2025
    Referred to the House Committee on the Judiciary.

Immigration

To add Ireland to the E3 nonimmigrant visa program.

USA119th CongressHR-1337| House 
| Updated: 2/13/2025
This bill proposes to extend eligibility for the E3 nonimmigrant visa program to nationals of Ireland, contingent on a basis of reciprocity determined by the Secretary of State. This expansion would allow Irish professionals to work in specialty occupations in the United States, similar to the current provisions for Australian citizens. A key provision mandates that employers sponsoring Irish E3 visa holders must be, and remain, active participants in good standing in the E-Verify program . Additionally, the bill revises the annual allocation of E3 visas, maintaining a cap of 10,500 for Australian nationals, with Irish nationals receiving a number of visas equal to the difference between this cap and Australia's prior year usage. This numerical limitation applies only to the principal visa applicants, not to their spouses or children.
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Timeline

Bill from Previous Congress

HR 118-8392
To add Ireland to the E3 nonimmigrant visa program.
Feb 13, 2025
Introduced in House
Feb 13, 2025
Referred to the House Committee on the Judiciary.
  • Bill from Previous Congress

    HR 118-8392
    To add Ireland to the E3 nonimmigrant visa program.


  • February 13, 2025
    Introduced in House


  • February 13, 2025
    Referred to the House Committee on the Judiciary.
Richard E. Neal

Richard E. Neal

Democratic Representative

Massachusetts

Cosponsors (10)
Gregory F. Murphy (Republican)Brendan F. Boyle (Democratic)Mike Kelly (Republican)Mary Gay Scanlon (Democratic)Timothy M. Kennedy (Democratic)James P. McGovern (Democratic)Sarah McBride (Democratic)Brian K. Fitzpatrick (Republican)Michael Lawler (Republican)Kevin Mullin (Democratic)

Judiciary Committee

Immigration

  • Introduced
  • In Committee
  • On Floor
  • Passed Chamber
  • Enacted