E-1 Treaty Trader Visa
Substantial, principally U.S.-bound trade in goods, services, or technology.
Overview
The E-1 serves nationals of treaty countries who conduct substantial trade principally between the U.S. and the treaty country. The enterprise must be at least 50% owned by treaty-country nationals. E-1 status is renewable indefinitely while trade continues; qualifying managers and essential employees of the same nationality can be sponsored too.
Who May Qualify
- Nationality of a treaty country
- Substantial, continuous trade — numerous transactions over time
- Trade principally (50%+) between the U.S. and the treaty country
- 50%+ treaty-national ownership of the enterprise
How We Help
- Trade documentation: invoices, contracts, bills of lading, volume analysis
- Ownership structuring and corporate evidence
- Essential employee filings, renewals, and E-2 conversion strategy
Frequently Asked Questions
What counts as substantial trade?
Volume, frequency, and continuity matter — numerous smaller transactions can outweigh a few large ones.
Can employees get E-1 too?
Yes — executives, supervisors, and essential-skills employees of the same treaty nationality.
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