To add the Republic of Korea to the E-3 nonimmigrant visa program.
IntroducedSeptember 19, 2025
Introduced1 year ago
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Why This Matters
This bill adds the Republic of Korea to the E-3 nonimmigrant visa program. It also sets employer requirements and annual visa limits for Korean nationals.
Who this affects
Nationals of the Republic of Korea · US employers
What changes is this bill making?
1The bill amends the Immigration and Nationality Act (INA) to allow nationals of the Republic of Korea to receive E-3 nonimmigrant visas on a basis of reciprocity.
2It requires US employers of Korean E-3 visa holders to participate in the E-Verify program to confirm work eligibility.
3It sets a yearly cap of 10,500 E-3 visas for Australian nationals and allows Korean nationals to fill any remaining visas based on the prior year’s Australian approvals.
4Spouses and children of E-3 visa holders do not count toward the annual visa limit.
5The new provisions take effect 180 days after the bill becomes law.
