Nonimmigrant Visas for Treaty Traders Doing Business in the U.S.
The E-1 visa allows entry into the United States for foreign nationals whose eligibility is based on substantial trade between the U.S. and the applicant's country of origin. In most situations, a treaty of friendship, commerce and navigation is in effect between the U.S. and the country of origin.
People who are qualified to trade goods, services or technology in the U.S. may apply for E-1 nonimmigrant visas. These visas allow entry for a temporary period, usually 2 to 5 years, that can often be extended. Spouses of E-1 visa holders may also be able to enter and work inside the U.S. during the same period.
E-1 visa applications are complex and require extensive documentation that can include business plans, financial statements and other information that together demonstrate the applicant's interest and practical ability to engage in substantial, continuous and ongoing trade while in the U.S.
People can apply for E-1 visas at U.S. Embassies and Consulates. The government requires a strict format for the submission of documents, and the applicant will also undergo a personal interview. The time necessary to process an E-1 visa application can vary depending on the time of year and the volume of work.
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Robert Brown LLC's experience with E-1 treaty trader visas can give the applicant a significant advantage in the preparation and presentation of the materials necessary to prove eligibility. Our business and corporate immigration lawyers also work with E-1 treaty traders who are interested in extending their visas or who need to provide information documenting the genuine and ongoing nature of their business after arrival.
From offices in Cleveland, Orlando and Raleigh-Durham, we advise E-1 visa applicants and treaty traders in the U.S. and around the world. Contact us by e-mail or over the phone to learn more about our ability to help business people and entrepreneurs enter the U.S. under E-1 treaty trader visas.
