Applying for an E-1 visa can be complex and is something you do not want to handle on your own. A simple mistake on your application could mean a denial and jeopardization of your future and business opportunities.
An E-1 visa lawyer from Fresh Start Immigration Law can help you determine whether you qualify and file an application on your behalf. Call us today to get started.
The E-1 visa, also called a Treaty Trader visa, is for people from other countries with which the United States “maintains a treaty of commerce and navigation.” Essentially, an E-1 visa allows foreign nationals to live in the United States while they engage in international trade.
The E-1 visa requirements are as follows:
Substantial trade is a specific amount of trade that helps create a continuous flow of trade items between the United States and the treaty country.
Principal trade means that more than half of the volume of the treaty trader’s international trade is between the United States and their country.
Our E-1 visa lawyer can help you determine if you qualify.
The steps you must take to obtain a Treaty Trader visa may differ depending on the country you live in. We recommend that you visit your country’s embassy or consulate site to double-check the process. Our associated attorneys at the Fresh Start Immigration Law can also help you understand the process.
However, regardless of where you apply from, to obtain a Treaty Trader visa, you always need to:
If your application is denied, we can determine the reason for denial and explore an appeal.
Once you have begun the process, start gathering the following documents:
Be sure that you review your country’s embassy site to determine whether other documents are required.
Our clients often have questions and concerns about the Treaty Trader visa. Our E-1 visa immigration lawyers answer some of those questions here. Feel free to ask us any other questions you may have when we discuss your case.
An E-1 Treaty Trader visa is good for two years.
Yes, you can extend your E-1 visa in increments of two years each. You can continually extend your visa; the United States Citizenship and Immigration Services (USCIS) does not limit the number of times someone can renew their E-1 visa.
An E-1 visa is a temporary worker, non-immigrant visa. A non-immigrant visa means that the person applying does not intend to remain in the United States permanently.
E-1 visa holders cannot use their Treaty Trader visa to get a Green Card. This is because the E-1 visa is a non-immigrant visa. However, if your employer or an intended spouse sponsors you , you can apply for a Green Card .
If you are looking to become a lawful Permanent Resident, our Green Card lawyers can help you apply and prepare for the process.
E-1 visas are for those engaging in trade, while E-2 visas are for those who are developing and directing an enterprise that they have invested substantial capital in (and own at least 50% of or have “possession of operational control through a managerial position”).
“Substantial investment” could mean any of these things:
Currently, the recognized E-1 treaty countries include:
Filing an E-1 visa application is complex. There are forms you must fill out, documents you must provide, and questions you must answer. Doing this alone, without legal experience, can be dangerous.
An E-1 visa immigration attorney can handle every aspect of your visa application. The team at the Fresh Start Immigration Law can help you understand the requirements, navigate the complicated visa application process, build a robust case, and appeal if your application is denied.
Call Fresh Start Immigration Law today to get started.
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