January 4, 2023 - WASHINGTON – Congressman Jim Costa (CA-16), Co-Chair of the Congressional Portuguese American Caucus, released the following statement after President Joseph R. Biden signed into law, the Advancing Mutual Interests and Growing our Success (AMIGOS) Act. Costa is an original co-sponsor and was instrumental in passing this legislation.  

“Portuguese-Americans have made significant contributions in the San Joaquin Valley and throughout the United States,” said Costa. “The AMIGOS Act will help create more American jobs and increase investment across the country, while strengthening the bonds between United States and Portugal.” 

The AMIGOS Act was signed into law as part of the National Defense Authorization Act (NDAA) for Fiscal Year 2023. This legislation will grant Portuguese citizens eligibility for E-1 and E-2 Visas, which allow individuals to enter the United States to conduct "substantial trade" or invest a "substantial amount of capital" respectively. 

Congressman Jim Costa represents a large Portuguese American population in California's San Joaquin Valley and is a Co-Chair of the Congressional Portuguese American Caucus 
Source: Congressman Jim Costa