September 11, 2025
Ms. Pou (for herself and Ms. Salazar) introduced the following bill; which was referred to the Committee on the Judiciary
To include Peru in the list of foreign states whose nationals are eligible for admission into the United States as E–1 and E–2 nonimmigrants if United States nationals are treated similarly by the Government of Peru.
Section 1. Short title
This Act may be cited as the Promoting Economic Resilience and Unity Act of 2025
or the PERU Act of 2025
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Sec. 2. Nonimmigrant traders and investors
For purposes of clauses (i) and (ii) of section 101(a)(15)(E) of the Immigration and Nationality Act (8 U.S.C. 1101(a)(15)(E)), Peru shall be considered to be a foreign state described in such section if the Government of Peru provides similar nonimmigrant status to nationals of the United States.