E-1 Treaty Trader Visa
The E-1 Treaty Trader Visa is a non-immigrant visa for nationals of treaty countries engaged in substantial international trade between their home country and the United States.
Key Benefits
- Renewable visa with no maximum limit
- Spouse eligible for work authorization
- Suitable for trading companies and entrepreneurs
Eligibility Requirements
Applicants must:
- Be a national of a treaty country
- Conduct substantial trade between the U.S. and the treaty country
- Ensure that more than 50% of trade is between the U.S. and the treaty country
- Enter the U.S. to manage and direct the trade business
Trade Requirements
Trade must be:
- Substantial: Frequent and continuous transactions
- International: Between the U.S. and treaty country
- Qualifying: Includes goods, services, banking, insurance, tourism, and technology
Validity
- Initial stay: up to 2 years
- Unlimited renewals in 2-year increments