Investor and Trader Visas

E-1 Trader Visa (Treaty Trader Visa):

• Who is it for? Nationals of countries that have a trade agreement (Treaty) with the United States.
• Objective: To conduct substantial commercial activity in goods, services or technology covered by a trade agreement with the US.
• Requirements:
  • The trade is substantial (high volume or continuous).
  • 50% of the trade is between the US and the applicant’s home country.
  • The applicant is a business owner, manager or key employee.

E-2 Investor Visa (Treaty Investor Visa):

• Who is it for? Nationals of countries that have an investment treaty with the US are eligible.
• Objective: To make a significant investment in the U.S. and to manage a business through that investment.
• Requirements:
  • The amount of the investment must be “substantial” (the investment must be appropriate to the industry and size of the business).
  • The investee business must be an active business (not a passive source of income).
  • The investor directly manages or controls the business.