E Visas

We assist nationals from countries with commercial treaties with the United States in obtaining E-1 (treaty trader) and E-2(treaty investor) visas.

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How does an E Visa work?

An E visa allows nationals of countries having commercial treaties with the United States to engage in trade or business investment activities.

The E category covers treaty traders, treaty investors, and certain nonimmigrant employees of these individuals who enter the U.S. under a treaty of commerce and navigation between the U.S. and their country of nationality.

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What are the requirements to petition for an E-1 Treaty Trader or E-2 Treaty Investor visa?

U.S. Treaty Traders or Treaty Investors require:

A treaty between the United States and a foreign country;

Majority ownership or control of the trading or investing company must be held by treaty country nationals; and

Each employee or principle of the company seeking E status is a treaty country national.

Treaty Trader E-1

Engaging in substantial trade of goods, services, or technology, treaty traders focus primarily on exchanges between the U.S. and their country of nationality.

Treaty Investor E-2

Managing the operations of an enterprise, treaty investors have invested or are actively investing a substantial amount of capital.

Employee of an E-1 or an E-2

Certain employees of treaty traders and treaty investors who are performing executive or supervisory duties, or employees in lesser roles with specialized skills essential to the enterprise’s operation are eligible for the same visa classification as their employer.

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How long can an E-1/E-2 visa holder stay in the United States?

There is no maximum time limit on time the visa holder can maintain E-1/E-2 status, but the visa holder must have the intention to depart at the end of their authorized stay.

Can the family of E visa holders work?

The dependent spouses of E visa holders are permitted to apply for work authorization.

What is a Treaty Country?

– A treaty country is a foreign state with which the United States has a qulaifying Treaty of Friendship, Commerce, or Navigation or its equivalent.

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