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E-3 Visas for Irish Nationals: New US Work Opportunities

This act extends the E-3 visa program, previously available only to Australian citizens, to include Irish nationals. This means skilled workers from Ireland will be able to apply for special work visas in the US, opening new employment opportunities. Employers hiring Irish nationals will be required to participate in the E-Verify program.
Key points
Irish citizens will gain access to E-3 work visas, facilitating legal employment in the United States.
Up to 10,500 E-3 visas will be available annually, with a portion allocated to Irish nationals after accounting for visas granted to Australians in the prior year.
US employers hiring Irish nationals on E-3 visas will be required to use the E-Verify system to confirm their work authorization.
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Additional Information
Print number: 117_S_3869
Sponsor: Sen. Durbin, Richard J. [D-IL]
Process start date: 2022-03-17
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OFFICIAL LEGAL TITLE

A bill to add Ireland to the E-3 nonimmigrant visa program.

FREQUENTLY ASKED QUESTIONS

What is the official ID of this bill?

The official print number for this legislation is 117_S_3869.

Which chamber initiated this legislation?

This legislation was initiated in the Senate.

When did the legislative process begin?

The process officially started on 2022-03-17.

What are the main provisions?

Key points include:

  • Irish citizens will gain access to E-3 work visas, facilitating legal employment in the United States.
  • Up to 10,500 E-3 visas will be available annually, with a portion allocated to Irish nationals after accounting for visas granted to Australians in the prior year.
  • US employers hiring Irish nationals on E-3 visas will be required to use the E-Verify system to confirm their work authorization.
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. Durbin, Richard J. [D-IL].

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 2026-01-02.

What is the impact of this bill?

We don't know, that is up to you to decide. Summarizing raw data with AI is fundamentally different from predicting socio-economic outcomes. As of 2026, we believe impact assessment strictly requires a human in the loop to verify and judge.

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