The E-1 or E-2 non-immigrant status is for a national of any of the countries with which the United States maintains a treaty of commerce and navigation.
Nationals (individuals or companies) of treaty countries coming to the United States to carry on substantial trade in goods, 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.
To obtain an E-1 visa, nationals of qualifying countries may demonstrate that:
To obtain an E-2 visa, nationals of qualifying countries may demonstrate that:
The E-1 / E-2 category is an attractive option because treaty nationals 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 receive derivative E visas to accompany the principal alien. The spouse of an E visa holder may apply for employment authorization with the U.S. citizenship and Immigration Service. Dependent children of an E visa holder are not authorized to work in the United States.
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