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Congress·In Committee·H.R. 1056

Czech Republic: New Business Visa Eligibility

To include the Czech Republic in the list of foreign states whose nationals are eligible for admission into the United States as E1 nonimmigrants if United States nationals are treated similarly by the Government of the Czech Republic.

about 1 year ago·View on Congress.gov
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Stalled

No legislative action in over 90 days.

Legislative Progress

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Key Points

  • This bill would allow business owners and workers from the Czech Republic to apply for special "Treaty Trader" visas to work in the United States. These visas are meant for people who manage a large amount of trade between their home country and the U.S.
  • For this to happen, the Czech Republic must also agree to give American citizens the same kind of business visa benefits. This ensures that both countries are treating each other's workers and business owners fairly.
  • The main goal is to make it easier for companies to buy and sell goods and services across borders. By cutting through some of the red tape, the bill aims to strengthen the economic relationship between the two nations.

Milestones

2 milestones2 actions
Feb 6, 2025House

Referred to the House Committee on the Judiciary.

Feb 6, 2025

Introduced in House

Source Information

Document Type

Congressional Bill

Official Title

To include the Czech Republic in the list of foreign states whose nationals are eligible for admission into the United States as E1 nonimmigrants if United States nationals are treated similarly by the Government of the Czech Republic.

Bill NumberHR 1056
Congress119th Congress
ChamberHouse of Representatives
Latest ActionReferred to the House Committee on the Judiciary.

Sponsor

Cosponsors

(24)
D: 11R: 13

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