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Bill116th CongressFiled Jan 15, 2019Immigration
H.R. 565

AMIGOS Act

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What it doesSummary passed house (Dec 3, 2019)

Advancing Mutual Interests and Growing Our Success Act or the AMIGOS Act

This bill 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.

What just happenedDec 4, 2019

Received in the Senate and Read twice and referred to the Committee on the Judiciary.

Who’s behind it

Rep. Cicilline, David N. [D-RI-1](D-RI)Sponsor
8 cosponsors6 D2 R
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  1. Dec 4, 2019IntroReferral

    Received in the Senate and Read twice and referred to the Committee on the Judiciary.

    Judiciary Committee
  2. Dec 3, 2019FloorH38310

    Motion to reconsider laid on the table Agreed to without objection.

  3. Dec 3, 2019FloorH37300

    On motion to suspend the rules and pass the bill, as amended Agreed to by voice vote. (text: CR H9189)

  4. Dec 3, 2019Floor8000

    Passed/agreed to in House: On motion to suspend the rules and pass the bill, as amended Agreed to by voice vote.(text: CR H9189)

  5. Dec 3, 2019FloorH8D000

    DEBATE - The House proceeded with forty minutes of debate on H.R. 565.

  6. Dec 3, 2019FloorH30000

    Considered under suspension of the rules. (consideration: CR H9189-9191)

  7. Dec 3, 2019FloorH30300

    Mr. Cicilline moved to suspend the rules and pass the bill, as amended.

  8. Oct 23, 2019Committee

    Committee Consideration and Mark-up Session Held.

    Judiciary Committee
  9. Oct 23, 2019Committee

    Ordered to be Reported by Voice Vote.

    Judiciary Committee
  10. Oct 22, 2019Committee

    Subcommittee on Immigration and Citizenship Discharged.

    Judiciary Committee
  11. Feb 25, 2019Committee

    Referred to the Subcommittee on Immigration and Citizenship.

    Immigration Integrity, Security, and Enforcement Subcommittee
  12. Jan 15, 2019IntroReferralH11100

    Referred to the House Committee on the Judiciary.

    Judiciary Committee
  13. Jan 15, 2019IntroReferralIntro-H

    Introduced in House

  14. Jan 15, 2019IntroReferral1000

    Introduced in House

Passed HouseDec 3, 201953

Advancing Mutual Interests and Growing Our Success Act or the AMIGOS Act

This bill 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.

Introduced in HouseJan 15, 2019

Advancing Mutual Interests and Growing Our Success Act or the AMIGOS Act

This bill 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 U.S. to engage in international trade, while an E-2 visa is for individuals investing a substantial amount of capital in the U.S. Both are limited to nationals from countries that have a treaty of commerce and navigation with the United States.


AMIGOS Act — Informed