The E-1 visa allows a foreign professional from a treaty country to be admitted to the United States to engage in international trade. This treaty trader visa option provides foreign professionals and employees of qualifying organizations an opportunity to enter the U.S. to further trade interests.
If your company is looking to increase its trade, the E-1 visa may be an option. Our skilled business visa attorneys may help. Contact an E-1 visa lawyer to learn more.
The E-1 visa, also known as the treaty trader visa, allows professionals from treaty countries to be admitted to the U.S. for the purpose of trading. A treaty country is a country the U.S. holds a treaty of navigation or commerce, an international agreement, or is deemed qualifying under legislation.
An individual may apply for the treaty trader status, or an employee of a qualifying treaty trader or organization may apply for an E-1 visa. The visa allows treaty traders a maximum initial stay of two years; however, there is no limit on the number of extensions.
To qualify for treaty trader status, an applicant must be a national of a qualifying treaty country, participate in substantial trade, and principally trade between the U.S. and the country that qualified the trader for E-1 visa status. For trade to qualify as principal trade, over 50% of the volume of the treaty trader’s trade must be between the U.S. and the treaty trader’s country. An attorney could help a company understand the qualifications for an E-1 visa.
Similarly, an employee of a qualifying treaty trader may be eligible for an E-1 visa. To qualify, the employee must be the same nationality as the employer, meet the definition of employee, and be engaging in executive or supervisory duties or have special qualifications. Special qualifications are skills or expertise that are essential to the employer’s operations.
A visa lawyer could help a business obtain E-1 classification. These services can include assistance with applying for an E-1 visa or helping lawful nonimmigrants obtain a change of status to E-1 classification. An attorney provides support through every step of the visa application process.
By providing the highest quality of legal work, an experienced and dedicated attorney can help:
Thorough completion of all USCIS forms and prompt responses to USCIS requests for information is critical to obtaining a change of status. For those applying outside of the U.S., following all Department of State instructions is just as essential. The support of a legal professional may be crucial to efficiently and successfully obtaining E-1 status.
The E-1 treaty trader visa opens the door to expanding trade between U.S. and treaty nation enterprises. Obtaining a visa or change of status to E-1 classification can be critical to ensuring your business and trade needs are met.
An E-1 visa lawyer at Klug Law Firm offers nationwide business immigration solutions. Our team prides itself on exceptional client service and a caring approach to helping businesses with their immigration needs. Contact an experienced attorney now for assistance.
