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DemocratBill · S. 482· Senate(119-S-482)

A bill to include Czechia in the list of foreign states whose nationals are eligible for admission into the United States as E-1 nonimmigrants if United States nationals are treated similarly by the Government of Czechia.

Rep. Welch
Age: 79 years
Vermont
Introduced
2/6/2025
Last activity
2/6/2025 — Read twice and referred to the Committee on the Judiciary.
Sponsored by
Peter Welch
Cosponsors
Democrat - 3Republican - 4
Immigration
  1. Introduced
  2. In Committee

What this bill would do

This bill seeks to include Czechia in the list of foreign states whose nationals are eligible for E-1 nonimmigrant status. This eligibility is contingent upon the Government of Czechia providing similar nonimmigrant status to United States nationals. The measure specifically addresses the Immigration and Nationality Act. It was introduced in the Senate by Mr. Welch and several others.

Yes· 3 of 5

  • Would immigrants be better off under this?+4

    The bill creates a new pathway for Czech nationals to enter the U.S. for trade purposes.

  • Does this make trade with other countries easier?+4

    By expanding E-1 visa eligibility to Czechia, the bill encourages increased bilateral trade between the U.S. and Czechia.

  • Would business owners be better off under this?+3

    The bill provides more flexible movement options for traders and business owners from Czechia.

The opposite

No question was scored the opposite.