E-1 Treaty Traders Visa
The (E-1) Trader Visa is the result of a trade-related agreement between the U.S. and other countries that allows nationals of those countries to enter and work in the U.S. if certain conditions are met. Applicants under this category must be of the same nationality as the company for which they work, and the company must be conducting a level of trade with sufficient funds to maintain the employee in America.
To be eligible for this visa:
- The applicant must be a citizen of a country that has a treaty or trade agreement with the United States.
- Applicant must intend to carry on a trade business in the U.S. of a substantial character (i.e., an amount of trade sufficient to ensure a continuous flow of international trade items between the U.S. and the treaty country).
- The trade must be primarily between the U.S. and the treaty country of which the applicant is a national.
- If the applicant is not the principal trader, he or she must be employed in managerial or executive functions or have specialized knowledge that requires his or her presence for the operation of the business.
- The applicant must intend to leave the U.S. when the visa expires.
The E-1 Visa initially allows a stay of up to 2 years, although there is no limit to the total time the visa holder may remain in America providing they continue to meet all visa extension requirements. In addition, the spouse of an E-1 Visa holder and dependent children are also granted this visa status.
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