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Visas for South Korean Professionals: New US Work Opportunities

This act introduces new visa rules for highly skilled South Korean nationals, allowing them to work in the United States in specific occupations. It sets an annual limit of 15,000 such visas, but this limit does not apply to spouses and children. The aim is to facilitate access to the US labor market for specialists from Korea.
Key points
New visa category for South Korean nationals working in specialty occupations in the US.
Annual limit of 15,000 visas for principal applicants, with no limit for their families.
Hiring companies must file a specific attestation with the Department of Labor.
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Print number: 117_S_1861
Sponsor: Sen. Blunt, Roy [R-MO]
Process start date: 2021-05-26
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OFFICIAL LEGAL TITLE

Partner with Korea Act

FREQUENTLY ASKED QUESTIONS

What is the official ID of this bill?

The official print number for this legislation is 117_S_1861.

Which chamber initiated this legislation?

This legislation was initiated in the Senate.

When did the legislative process begin?

The process officially started on 2021-05-26.

What are the main provisions?

Key points include:

  • New visa category for South Korean nationals working in specialty occupations in the US.
  • Annual limit of 15,000 visas for principal applicants, with no limit for their families.
  • Hiring companies must file a specific attestation with the Department of Labor.
What is the specific legal status?

The current status is Expired.

Where can I read the full text of this legislation?

The full official text is available at: View full text

Who is the primary sponsor?

The primary sponsor is Sen. Blunt, Roy [R-MO].

What is the latest detailed status?

The latest detailed status is: Introduced in Senate

Is this summary verified?

Yes. This content was analyzed by AI and verified by the Lustra Judge System on 2025-12-29.

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