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E
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Treaty Trader (E-1) and Treaty Investor (E-2) visas
are issued based on treaties of commerce between the
United States and several countries. Thus, individuals
applying for E visas must have a treaty country nationality.
Some
Treaty countries for E2 visa are;
Argentina, Australia, Austria, Belgium, Canada, Colombia,
Costa Rica, Finland,
France, Germany, Honduras, Ireland, Italy, Luxembourg,
Mexico, Morocco,
Netherlands, Norway, Oman, Panama, Poland, Spain, Suriname,
Sweden,
Switzerland, Tunisia, Turkey, United Kingdom, Yugoslavia
For
Treaty Trader (E-1) status, one must establish:
The
United States company or operation is engaged in substantial
trade. "Trade" means an actual exchange of
goods or moneys. "Substantial" depends on
the type of operation and the volume and amount of transactions.
Trade in services such as banking, insurance, transportation,
tourism, and communications can also qualify.
The trade conducted by the United States company or
operation is principally between the United States and
the treaty country.
For Treaty Investor (E-2) status, one must establish:
The
investor has already invested, or is actively engaged
in the process of investing, in the United States operation.
The investor must have placed funds or assets at risk,
or committed to placing them at risk, in the hope of
generating a return. Loans secured by the assets of
the United States operation or company cannot count
toward the amount of the actual investment. The investor
must be in the position to develop and direct the operation
of the enterprise.
The United States operation or company is, or will be,
a real, operating commercial enterprise producing some
service or commodity.
The investment must be substantial. When there is an
existing enterprise, "substantial" normally
means the investment must be more than half the value
of the enterprise. When the enterprise is being established,
"substantial" normally means the amount considered
necessary to establish a viable enterprise of the nature
contemplated.
The investment is more than a marginal one solely to
earn a living for self and family.
Spouses
of E-visa holders may work in the United States
under special permission from the USCIS.
How
to apply for the visa.
Applicants
for visas should generally apply at the U.S. Embassy
or Consulate with jurisdiction over their place of permanent
residence. Although visa applicants may apply at any
U.S. consular office abroad, it may be more difficult
to qualify for the visa outside the country of permanent
residence.
For more info go to our E-2 visa info page or to our FAQ page Become a Permanent Resident Based on Investment !
For L1 / Greencard information click here
Contact us
to discuss the possibilities to buy a business in the
US and to apply for a visa.
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