E-1 TRADER WORK VISA

E-1 Treaty Trader Visa

The E-1 Treaty Trader Visa is a non-immigrant (temporary) visa available to foreigners from countries that have certain treaties with the United States.

To Qualify for an E-1 Trader Visa, the applicant must meet the following requirements:

The trading firm for which you plan to come to the United States must have the nationality of the treaty country, meaning persons with the treaty country’s nationality must own at least 50 percent of the enterprise.
The international trade must be substantial, meaning that there is a sizable and continuing volume of trade.
More than 50 percent of the international trade involved must be between the United States and the treaty country.
Trade means the international exchange of goods, services, and technology. Title of the trade items must pass from one party to the other.
You must be an essential employee, employed in a supervisory or executive capacity, or possess highly specialized skills essential to the efficient operation of the firm. Ordinary skilled or unskilled workers do not qualify.
You must demonstrate intent to leave the United States once your visa status expires

Eligible Treaty Countries

To see a list of eligible treaty countries please click link below.

Eligible Treaty Countries

If the above qualifications are met, you can apply for an E-1 Visa. The application process consists of completing an online application and scheduling an interview at a U.S consulate or embassy generally in the country in which you permanently reside. The length of the process varies vastly depending on volume of applications, embassy/consulate location and the type of visa you are applying for.

The E-1 Visa is valid to a maximum of 5 years, depending on the treaty with your country of citizenship. Provided you comply with the conditions of your visa, you may continue to extend your E-1 Visa indefinitely for up to 2 years at a time. The E-1 is a non-immigrant (temporary) visa, therefore just as with any other non-immigrant visa you will have to demonstrate you intend to return home every time you apply to extend your visa.

The above is a general summary of the E-1 Visa.

Everyone has a unique situation and circumstances. We are here to help you through your United States immigration journey. If you have questions regarding the E-1 Trader Investor Visa or would like to discuss another immigration route you may contact us for a free consultation.

E-1 Treaty Trader Visa

E-1 Treaty Trader Visa

Eligible Treaty Countries

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