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        <title>H.R. 3647, A bill to render nationals of Denmark eligible to enter the United States as nonimmigrant traders and investors</title>
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        <text><![CDATA[ <p>Makes Danish nationals eligible to enter the United States as nonimmigrant traders and investors (E-visa) if Denmark extends reciprocal nonimmigrant treatment to U.S. nationals.</p> <p>(Specifies that the provisions providing E-3 specialty occupation status for nationals of Australia shall not apply to Denmark.)</p>]]></text>
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        <text><![CDATA[ <p><b>(This measure has not been amended since it was reported to the House on October 18, 2005. The summary of that version is repeated here.)</b></p> <p>Makes Danish nationals eligible to enter the United States as nonimmigrant traders and investors (E-visa) if Denmark extends reciprocal nonimmigrant treatment to U.S. nationals.</p> <p>(Specifies that the provisions providing E-3 specialty occupation status for nationals of Australia shall not apply to Denmark.)</p>]]></text>
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    <title>To render nationals of Denmark eligible to enter the United States as nonimmigrant traders and investors.</title>
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