The E1 Visa permits business people from other countries in the United States for trading purposes. This visa is for executives and managers who are coming to the United States temporarily to work in a managerial capacity, who have an affiliate abroad, and who will return home when their assignment is completed.
In order to get an E1, you’ll have to find out whether your country has an E1 treaty with the US or not. The particular firm must be able to conduct trade in America, and 50% of the business must be carried out in the US. Meeting these requirements will make trading and business much easier for you in the US.
To qualify for an E-1 visa, you must fulfill all the following criteria:
An E-1 visa is meant for a treaty trader, an individual that conducts trade in goods or services between their country of citizenship and the US. Trade items may be for the following industries:
You can reach out to an E1 visa lawyer to learn more about the specific circumstances under which this type of visa may be appropriate.
To get an E-1 Visa, there are different steps you need to follow. These may include self-petition and/or a Labor Condition Application. This depends on the specifics of your work situation.
An applicant needs to file an I-129 petition and get approval from USCIS. This petition takes an average time of 6 months. After the petition gets approved, the status changes to E-1 status for people who are inside the United States.Â
Consular processing is required for people who are outside the United States. The E1 Visa is granted for 2 years. However, you may be able to extend the time according to your requirements.Â
The individual with an E1 Visa has the authorization to work legally for a trading organization in the United States.Â
An E1 Visa holder who is traveling abroad may be granted 2 years of readmission automatically.
The spouse and unmarried children under 21 years may apply for visas.Â
The spouse of the applicant can also apply for work authorization in America. However, there are restrictions on children in that they cannot accept any employment.
To understand the E1 procedures and get the assistance you need, you can reach out to our experienced immigration attorneys. Our legal team can help you navigate the entire process.Â
First, we’ll review your application to determine whether you qualify. Afterward, we’ll assist you to complete all required application forms and documentation. We will help you at every step so you don’t have to be concerned about missing any key components. Schedule a free consultation with our E1 Visa Lawyers now for more information about the visa services we provide.
A business plan is beneficial as it will demonstrate why an E1 Visa is essential. You can even take the guidance of business analysts who have expertise in this area.
Several countries have an E1 treaty with the United States.
No, there are no specifications for minimum investment for E1 Visa. However, the business must be real and viable.
The spouse and minor children of the E1 visa holder can apply for the dependent E1 visa status. The spouse can also get US work authorization. Children, however, cannot accept employment under any circumstances.
An E1 visa cannot lead to permanent residency, popularly known as a green card. Once the visa expires, the E1 visa holder is expected to return to their original country.
The applicants for an E1 visa include Form DS-160 for non-immigrant visa applicants, Form DS-156E for non-immigrant investor applications, a passport copy, and evidence of 1 year of trading activity. However, documents may vary according to the specific applicant.
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