Waterford Fine Gael TD John Deasy says a landmark deal that could see an extra 5000 US visas for Irish citizens could be on the cards.
That's a two year renewable visa which allows holders and their spouses to live and work in the United States.
The Bill, which needs unanimous support in the Senate, would make an extra 5,000 US visas available to Irish citizens
Only Australian citizens can apply for the visa, which allows a person and their spouses to work and live in the US for two years.
10,500 E3 visas are currently allocated each year, yet only half of these are taken up.
The Irish Times is reporting that a key element to the deal would involve Ireland easing the requirements for US citizens who wish to retire in Ireland, including giving people a right to work for 20 hours a week.
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