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'Hopes fading' on bid to open US visas to Irish immigrants

Legislation which would extend E3 visas to Irish applicants is set to stall, it is reported, because of a lack of Republican support.

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Apr 20th 2012, 7:01 PM

Senator stalls US plan to grant up to 10,000 visas to Irish workers

A Republican senator from Iowa puts a hold on legislation which he fears would lead to renewed immigration in the US.

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Feb 3rd 2012, 11:28 AM