HR 5534 United States House · 119th Congress

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

This bill would allow South Korean citizens to apply for E-3 visas, which are for professionals in specialty occupations (like tech or healthcare). It sets a yearly visa quota: 10,500 for Australian workers, with South Korean workers receiving any remaining slots after Australia's allocation. Employers hiring South Korean E-3 visa holders must participate in the E-Verify employment verification program. The bill directly affects South Korean professionals seeking U.S. work visas in qualifying fields.
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Introduced Sep 19, 2025 Last action Sep 19, 2025
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Sep 19, 2025
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Sep 19, 2025
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