HR 5496
Iceland act
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Bill overview
This bill, known as the Iceland Act, aims to strengthen economic ties between the United States and Iceland. It proposes to allow Icelandic citizens to qualify for E1 and E2 nonimmigrant visas, which are typically granted to foreign investors and traders, under the same conditions as U.S. citizens. Specifically, the bill states that if Iceland offers similar nonimmigrant statuses to U.S. nationals, it will be considered a qualifying foreign state for these visa categories. This legislation is intended to encourage trade and investment between the two countries.
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Don [R-AK-At Large] Young
Tom Malinowski
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