A bill to include Czechia in the list of foreign states whose nationals are eligible for admission into the United States as E-1 nonimmigrants if United States nationals are treated similarly by the Government of Czechia.

Senate Bill

S. 482

119th Congress

A bill to include Czechia in the list of foreign states whose nationals are eligible for admission into the United States as E-1 nonimmigrants if United States nationals are treated similarly by the Government of Czechia.

In Committee

Introduced:Feb 6, 2025

Primary Sponsor

Ron Wyden

Senator

Democratic

OR

Cosponsors

7

Quick Stats

Policy Area

Immigration

Summary

This bill would allow citizens of Czechia (the Czech Republic) to apply for E-1 trader visas to enter the United States for business purposes, as long as the Czech government offers similar visa privileges to American citizens. E-1 visas are temporary visas for people who come to the U.S. to conduct substantial trade between their country and the United States.

Latest Action

Read twice and referred to the Committee on the Judiciary.

SponsorRon Wyden (D-OR)

Introduced2/6/2025

StatusRead twice and referred to the Committee on the Judiciary.

ChamberSenate

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A bill to include Czechia in the list of foreign states whose nationals are eligible for admission into the United States as E-1 nonimmigrants if United States nationals are treated similarly by the Government of Czechia.

This bill would allow citizens of Czechia (the Czech Republic) to apply for E-1 trader visas to enter the United States for business purposes, as long as the Czech government offers similar visa privileges to American citizens. E-1 visas are temporary visas fo

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This bill would allow citizens of Czechia (the Czech Republic) to apply for E-1 trader visas to enter the United States for business purposes, as long as the Czech government offers similar visa privileges to American citizens. E-1 visas are temporary visas for people who come to the U.S. to conduct substantial trade between their country and the United States.

Bill Number: 482
Sponsor: Ron Wyden (D-OR)
Introduced: 2/6/2025
Status: Read twice and referred to the Committee on the Judiciary.
Policy Area: Immigration

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Fact Sheet

Title: A bill to include Czechia in the list of foreign states whose nationals are eligible for admission into the United States as E-1 nonimmigrants if United States nationals are treated similarly by the Government of Czechia.
Bill Number: 482
Sponsor: Ron Wyden (D-OR)
Status: Read twice and referred to the Committee on the Judiciary.
Introduced: 2/6/2025
Summary: This bill would allow citizens of Czechia (the Czech Republic) to apply for E-1 trader visas to enter the United States for business purposes, as long as the Czech government offers similar visa privileges to American citizens. E-1 visas are temporary visas for people who come to the U.S. to conduct

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Plain-English explanation of this bill

This bill would allow citizens of Czechia (the Czech Republic) to apply for E-1 trader visas to enter the United States for business purposes, as long as the Czech government offers similar visa privileges to American citizens. E-1 visas are temporary visas for people who come to the U.S. to conduct substantial trade between their country and the United States.

Last updated: 3/5/2026

Key Points

Main provisions of the bill

The bill adds Czechia to the list of countries whose citizens can apply for E-1 nonimmigrant trader visas to enter the United States.
E-1 visas are temporary visas designed for individuals who engage in substantial international trade between the U.S. and their home country.
The visa eligibility only applies if the Czech government provides similar visa benefits to American citizens seeking to conduct trade in Czechia.
The bill requires reciprocal treatment, meaning both countries must offer comparable visa access to each other's citizens.

How This Impacts Americans

Potential effects on citizens and communities

This bill would primarily affect Czech business owners, traders, and entrepreneurs who want to conduct trade with the United States, making it easier for them to obtain visas for business travel. It would also benefit American businesses that trade with Czech partners by facilitating easier movement of their Czech counterparts. The change depends on Czechia offering similar visa privileges to Americans, ensuring both countries' citizens receive equal treatment.

Policy Areas

Primary Policy Area

Immigration

Scope & Jurisdiction

Jurisdiction Level

federal

Congressional Session

119th Congress

Citation Reference

482, 119th Congress (2025). "A bill to include Czechia in the list of foreign states whose nationals are eligible for admission into the United States as E-1 nonimmigrants if United States nationals are treated similarly by the Government of Czechia.". Source: Voter's Right Platform. https://votersright.org/bills/118-s-482