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The E-1 Treaty Trader Visa is a nonimmigrant visa that allows foreign nationals to enter the United States to engage in international trade on behalf of a company that is based in a country that has a treaty of commerce and navigation with the United States.
Requirements of E-1 Treaty Trader Visa
To qualify for an E-1 Treaty Trader Visa, an individual must meet certain requirements, including:
1- The individual must be a national of a country that has a treaty of commerce and navigation with the United States.
2- The individual must be coming to the United States to engage in substantial trade, which includes the exchange, buying, and selling of goods and services, as well as other business activities.
3- The individual must have a position within the company that is essential to the company’s international trade activities.
4- The individual’s company must be engaged in international trade with the United States and must be a real and active business, not a shell company.
The E-1 Treaty Trader Visa is valid for up to five years and may be renewed indefinitely as long as the individual continues to meet the requirements for the visa. It is important to carefully consider the requirements for an E-1 Treaty Trader Visa and to seek legal assistance as needed.
Benefits of E-1 Treaty Trader Visa
The E-1 Treaty Trader Visa provides a number of benefits to foreign nationals who are seeking to engage in international trade on behalf of a company that is based in a country that has a treaty of commerce and navigation with the United States. Some of the benefits of an E-1 Treaty Trader Visa include:
The ability to live and work in the United States for an extended period of time: The E-1 Treaty Trader Visa is valid for up to five years and may be renewed indefinitely as long as the individual continues to meet the requirements for the visa.
The ability to bring family members to the United States: Spouses and children of E-1 Treaty Trader Visa holders may also be eligible for E-1 visas and may live and study in the United States while the principal E-1 visa holder is in the country.
The ability to bring essential employees to the United States: E-1 Treaty Trader Visa holders may be accompanied by essential employees, who are defined as employees who are essential to the successful operation of the treaty trader’s business and who possess skills that are not readily available in the United States.
The ability to engage in business activities in the United States: E-1 Treaty Trader Visa holders are allowed to engage in business activities related to their treaty trader activities while in the United States.
It is important to carefully consider the requirements for an E-1 Treaty Trader Visa and to seek legal assistance as needed. For more information and an in-depth guide, please do not hesitate to Contact Us.
Documents Required for E-1 Treaty Trader Visa
To apply for an E-1 Treaty Trader Visa, you will need to provide the following documentation:
A valid passport: Your passport must be valid for at least six months beyond the period of stay in the United States.
A completed Form DS-160, Online Nonimmigrant Visa Application: This form must be completed online and a printout of the confirmation page must be brought to the embassy or consulate at the time of the visa interview.
A photograph: You will need to provide a recent photograph that meets the requirements for visa photos. A letter from your employer: Your employer must provide a letter stating your position with the company, your salary, and the purpose of your trip to the United States.
Evidence of your employer’s treaty trader status: Your employer must provide evidence of its treaty trader status, such as documentation of its international trade activities with the United States.
Evidence of your relationship to the treaty trader: You must provide evidence of your relationship to the treaty trader, such as documentation of your ownership or investment in the company.
Frequently Asked Questions
The E-1 Treaty Trader Visa is available to foreign nationals who are citizens of countries that have a treaty of commerce and navigation with the United States. Some of the countries that are currently eligible for the E-1 Treaty Trader Visa include:
Australia, Austria, Belgium, Canada, China/Taiwan, Colombia, Denmark, Estonia, Finland, France, Germany, Greece, Ireland Italy, Japan, Latvia, Lithuania, Luxembourg, Netherlands, Norway, Pakistan, Philippines, South Korea, Spain, Suriname, Sweden, Switzerland, Thailand, Togo, Turkey, United Kingdom.
It is important to note that this list is not exhaustive and that the availability of the E-1 Treaty Trader Visa may change from time to time. It is always a good idea to check with the U.S. Department of State or a qualified immigration attorney to confirm the current list of countries that are eligible for the E-1 Treaty Trader Visa.
The initial period of stay for an E-1 Treaty Trader Visa is up to five years. After the initial period of stay, E-1 Treaty Trader Visa holders may apply for an extension of stay by filing a Form I-129, Petition for Nonimmigrant Worker, with U.S. Citizenship and Immigration Services (USCIS). If the extension is granted, the E-1 Treaty Trader Visa holder will be allowed to remain in the United States for an additional period of time. There is no maximum limit on the number of extensions that an E-1 Treaty Trader Visa holder may be granted.
It is important to note that the E-1 Treaty Trader Visa is a nonimmigrant visa, which means that it is intended for temporary stays in the United States. E-1 Treaty Trader Visa holders are not permitted to work in the United States in any other capacity and are expected to maintain a foreign residence that they have no intention of abandoning.
The spouses and children of E-1 Treaty Trader Visa holders are generally eligible for E-1 visas, which allow them to live and study in the United States while the principal E-1 visa holder is in the country.
In addition to family members, E-1 Treaty Trader Visa holders may be accompanied by essential employees, who are defined as employees who are essential to the successful operation of the treaty trader's business and who possess skills that are not readily available in the United States. Essential employees are also eligible for E-1 visas, which allow them to live and work in the United States while the principal E-1 visa holder is in the country.
It is important to note that E-1 visas are nonimmigrant visas, which means that they are intended for temporary stays in the United States. Spouses and children of E-1 Treaty Trader Visa holders are not permitted to work in the United States unless they obtain a separate work visa.
The spouses and children of E-1 Treaty Trader Visa holders are generally eligible for E-1 visas, which allow them to live and study in the United States while the principal E-1 visa holder is in the country.
In addition to family members, E-1 Treaty Trader Visa holders may be accompanied by essential employees, who are defined as employees who are essential to the successful operation of the treaty trader's business and who possess skills that are not readily available in the United States. Essential employees are also eligible for E-1 visas, which allow them to live and work in the United States while the principal E-1 visa holder is in the country.
It is important to note that E-1 visas are nonimmigrant visas, which means that they are intended for temporary stays in the United States. Spouses and children of E-1 Treaty Trader Visa holders are not permitted to work in the United States unless they obtain a separate work visa.
If you are outside the United States and you wish to obtain E-1 classification as a treaty trader, you must apply for an E-1 Treaty Trader Visa at a U.S. embassy or consulate.