E-1 Treaty Traders
In order to qualify for an E-1 Treaty Trader visa, you should meet the following criteria:
- The requisite treaty exists;
- The individual and/or business possesses the nationality of the treaty country
- The activities constitute trade;
- The trade is substantial;
- The trade is principally between the United States and the treaty country;
- The applicant, if an employee, is destined to an executive/ supervisory position or possesses skills essential to the firm’s operations in the United States; and
- The applicant intends to depart the United States when the E-1 status terminates.
E-2 Treaty Investors
In order to qualify for an E-2 investor visa, you must meet the following requirements:
- Treaty of commerce or friendly nation status exists with the United States
- Applicant possess the nationality of the treaty country;
- Applicant has invested or is actively in the process of investing;
- Investment focus is a real and operating commercial enterprise;
- Investment is substantial;
- Investment is more than a marginal one solely to earn a living;
- Applicant is in a position to develop and direct the enterprise;
- Applicant maintains majority control over the investment funds; and
- Applicant intends to depart the U.S. when the E-2 status terminates