E-1 / E-2 Treaty Trader and Investor Visas

The Immigration and Nationality Act provides treaty trader/investor nonimmigrant status for a national of any of the countries with which an appropriate treaty of commerce and navigation exists.  For a list of Treaty Countries, click here. 

Nationals of treaty countries coming to the United States to carry on substantial trade, including trade in services or technology, principally between the United States and the treaty country, may apply for E-1 Visa.  Those coming to the United States to develop and direct the operations of an enterprise in which the national has invested, or is in the process of investing a substantial amount of capital, may apply for E-2 Visas. 

The E-1 / E-2 category is popular because applicants are not required to maintain a business outside the US.  Holders of E visas can have their visas renewed every five years without limits and reside in the United States as long as they continue to maintain their status with the enterprise. 
Spouses and unmarried children under 21 years of age, regardless of nationality, may receive derivative E visas in order to accompany the principal alien.  The spouse of an E visa holder may apply to DHS for employment authorization.  Dependent children of an E visa holder are not authorized to work in the United States.

Please contact our office http://stonehavenlaw.com/contact_us.html for a free consultation to determine if you are eligible for this visa category.

Disclaimer: The information provided here is of a general nature.  It should not be construed as legal advice and does not constitute
an engagement of the Stone Haven Law Group or establish an attorney-client relationship.