US SB2926 | 2019-2020 | 116th Congress
Status
Spectrum: Bipartisan Bill
Status: Introduced on November 21 2019 - 25% progression, died in committee
Action: 2019-11-21 - Read twice and referred to the Committee on the Judiciary.
Pending: Senate Judiciary Committee
Text: Latest bill text (Introduced) [PDF]
Status: Introduced on November 21 2019 - 25% progression, died in committee
Action: 2019-11-21 - Read twice and referred to the Committee on the Judiciary.
Pending: Senate Judiciary Committee
Text: Latest bill text (Introduced) [PDF]
Summary
Makes Portuguese nationals eligible for E-1 and E-2 nonimmigrant visas if the government of Portugal provides similar nonimmigrant status to U.S. nationals. An E-1 visa is for individuals entering the United States to engage in international trade, while an E-2 visa is for individuals investing a substantial amount of capital in the United States. Both are limited to nationals from countries that have a treaty of commerce and navigation with the United States.
Title
AMIGOS Act Advancing Mutual Interests and Growing Our Success Act
Sponsors
| Sen. Sheldon Whitehouse [D-RI] | Sen. Pat Toomey [R-PA] |
History
| Date | Chamber | Action |
|---|---|---|
| 2019-11-21 | Senate | Read twice and referred to the Committee on the Judiciary. |
Same As/Similar To
HB565 (Same As) 2019-12-04 - Received in the Senate and Read twice and referred to the Committee on the Judiciary.
Subjects
Europe
Immigration
Immigration status and procedures
Portugal
U.S. and foreign investments
Visas and passports
Immigration
Immigration status and procedures
Portugal
U.S. and foreign investments
Visas and passports
US Congress State Sources
| Type | Source |
|---|---|
| Summary | https://www.congress.gov/bill/116th-congress/senate-bill/2926/all-info |
| Text | https://www.congress.gov/116/bills/s2926/BILLS-116s2926is.pdf |
