E-1 Treaty Traders Visa
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Unlock U.S. Trade Opportunities: The E-1 Treaty Trader Visa
For businesses with substantial trade volume between the U.S. and their home country.
The E-1 Nonimmigrant Trader visa is a specialized U.S. visa that permits nationals of treaty countries to enter the United States to engage in substantial trade. Designed for businesses and individuals conducting significant international commerce between the U.S. and their home country, this visa allows you to reside in the U.S. to direct and develop your trading enterprise.
Is an E-1 Visa the Right Path for You?
To qualify for E-1 status, both the principal trader (individual or company) and the trade itself must meet rigorous federal criteria:
Treaty Country Nationality: The individual, or at least 50% of the business, must be a national of a qualifying treaty country.
Substantial Trade: There must be a continuous flow of international trade items (goods, services, or technology) over time. While monetary value is considered, a high volume of frequent transactions is more vital than a single large sale.
Principal Trade: More than 50% of the trader's total international trade volume must be between the United States and the treaty country.
Qualifying Trade Items: Trade includes commodities, banking, insurance, transportation, tourism, technology, and communications.
Key employees in supervisory, executive, or highly specialized roles may also be eligible for E-1 status under a qualifying company.
Expert Guidance for Your U.S. Trade Operations
Navigating the intersection of U.S. trade and immigration law requires precision. Revital Shavit Immigration Law provides the comprehensive support needed to help you start your U.S. journey.
Our E-1 Visa Services Include:
Eligibility Assessment & Strategy: We review your business operations and trade volume to build a compelling legal strategy.
Evidence Compilation: We guide you in organizing trade invoices, bills of lading, contracts, and financial statements to prove "substantial" and "principal" trade.
Meticulous Petition Preparation: We handle all USCIS and U.S. Consulate filings, ensuring every form is complete.
Consular Processing Support: We prepare you for mandatory consular interviews and ensure compliance with local embassy requirements.
Family Inclusion: We manage concurrent applications for spouses and children under 21.
Status Maintenance: We advise on long-term compliance and handle all visa extensions to ensure business continuity.
