The Partner with Korea Act creates a new visa category allowing South Korean nationals to work in the United States in specialty occupations, such as skilled professional and technical positions. The bill sets an annual cap of 15,000 visas for South Korean workers under this program, though spouses and children of visa holders are not counted toward this limit. To qualify, employers must file an attestation with the Department of Labor certifying they have made good-faith efforts to recruit U.S. workers and will pay competitive wages. This legislation aims to strengthen economic and workforce ties between the United States and South Korea by facilitating the temporary employment of high-skilled South Korean professionals. The bill was introduced in July 2025 and referred to the House Judiciary Committee.
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