This visa type allows all nationals of E-1 treaty countries with the U.S. to enter and work in the U.S. based on their role in a trade enterprise.

HOW:

The business must be engaged in substantial trade between the U.S. and their home country. The trade must be more than marginal. The applicant must be an executive, manager or essential employee of the business involved in substantial trade

If a foreign parent company from a treaty country is operating a subsidiary in the U.S. you must show:

1. 1. Evidence of the corporate relationship between the two entities, such as business formation documents;  
   2. Evidence that both entities are operational, such as financial statements/tax returns, bank statements, payroll documents, organizational charts, etc.; and 
   3. Documentation demonstrating significant trade between the treaty country and the U.S., including purchase orders, bills of landing, letters of credit, brochures, customs papers, sales contracts, etc.”

Other Information:

1. 1. Visa validity is based on the treaty agreement with the home country. 
   2. Each entry into the U.S. will be granted for a period of up to 2 years on Form I-94.
   3. Extensions from within the U.S. can be granted in two year increments.
   4. E-1 renewals can also be filed at the home country Embassy.

Family can obtain E-1 visas and spouses can work.