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HR5534119th CongressWALLET

To add the Republic of Korea to the E-3 nonimmigrant visa program.

Sponsored By: Representative Suozzi, Thomas R. [D-NY-3]

Introduced

Summary

This bill would add the Republic of Korea to the E-3 nonimmigrant visa program, creating a new, reciprocity-based work-visa route for Korean nationals to enter the United States for employment.

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Bill Overview

Analyzed Economic Effects

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

E-3 work visas for Koreans, with caps

If enacted, nationals of the Republic of Korea could apply for E-3 work visas. Admission would be based on reciprocity and a U.S.–Korea agreement set by the Secretary of State. Each year, up to 10,500 initial approvals would be available in total. Australians could get up to 10,500; Korea’s cap would equal 10,500 minus last year’s Australian approvals. For counting, Korea approvals would count against the prior fiscal year (as of September 30). The cap would apply only to the main worker, not to spouses or children. These changes would start 180 days after enactment.

E-Verify required to hire Korean E-3 workers

If enacted, any employer who files the required attestation to hire a Korean E-3 worker would need to use E‑Verify. The employer would have to stay in good standing in E‑Verify for the worker’s whole authorized job period. This would start 180 days after enactment.

Sponsors & CoSponsors

Sponsor

Suozzi, Thomas R. [D-NY-3]

NY • D

Cosponsors

  • Rep. Wilson, Joe [R-SC-2]

    SC • R

    Sponsored 11/7/2025

Roll Call Votes

No roll call votes available for this bill.

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