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119-hr-5335119th Congress

PERU Act of 2025

Sponsored By: Representative Pou, Nellie [D-NJ-9]

Introduced

Summary

Reciprocal eligibility for E-1 and E-2 visas: This bill would treat Peru as a treaty country for E-1 (treaty trader) and E-2 (treaty investor) visas only if Peru provides similar nonimmigrant status to U.S. nationals.

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  • Peruvian nationals would become eligible for E-1 and E-2 nonimmigrant classifications in U.S. law on the condition that Peru extends comparable status to U.S. citizens.
  • U.S. investors and treaty traders could gain reciprocal access to comparable Peruvian nonimmigrant status, since U.S. eligibility depends on Peru offering similar status to U.S. nationals.
  • The change creates no new funding or standalone enforcement rules, so any implementation would proceed through existing immigration processes and agencies.

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Bill Overview

Analyzed Economic Effects

1 provisions identified: 1 benefits, 0 costs, 0 mixed.

Peruvian trader and investor visas if reciprocal

If enacted, Peruvian nationals could apply for trader (E-1) or investor (E-2) visas. This would only apply if Peru gives similar status to U.S. nationals. If you qualify, you could work in the U.S. to run trade or investments. Spouses and children could apply as dependents, and some employees could qualify. The change would use current visa rules and would take effect upon enactment if the condition is met.

Sponsors & CoSponsors

Sponsor

Pou, Nellie [D-NJ-9]

NJ • D

Cosponsors

  • Rep. Salazar, Maria Elvira [R-FL-27]

    FL • R

    Sponsored 9/11/2025

  • Rep. Gimenez, Carlos A. [R-FL-28]

    FL • R

    Sponsored 7/9/2026

Roll Call Votes

No roll call votes available for this bill.

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