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New Highly-Skilled Visas for South Korean Professionals: 15,000 Annual Cap.

This law establishes a new temporary visa category for highly-skilled nationals of South Korea seeking employment in specialty occupations in the United States. The goal is to strengthen economic partnership and facilitate the entry of specific foreign talent. The number of these principal visas is capped at 15,000 per year, potentially affecting the supply of specialized labor.
Key points
Creation of a new E-iv nonimmigrant visa specifically for highly-skilled workers from the Republic of Korea.
The annual limit for these principal workers is set at 15,000 visas; spouses and children are not counted against this cap.
US employers must file an attestation with the Department of Labor, ensuring compliance with specific employment standards.
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Print number: 118_S_1301
Sponsor: Sen. Hirono, Mazie K. [D-HI]
Process start date: 2023-04-26
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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 118_S_1301.

Which chamber initiated this legislation?

This legislation was initiated in the Senate.

When did the legislative process begin?

The process officially started on 2023-04-26.

What are the main provisions?

Key points include:

  • Creation of a new E-iv nonimmigrant visa specifically for highly-skilled workers from the Republic of Korea.
  • The annual limit for these principal workers is set at 15,000 visas; spouses and children are not counted against this cap.
  • US employers must file an attestation with the Department of Labor, ensuring compliance with specific employment standards.
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. Hirono, Mazie K. [D-HI].

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 2025-12-26.

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