E-1 Visa lawyer in Florida USA

The E-1 Visa is issued to individuals known as 'treaty traders'. A treaty trader is defined as a national of a country with which the United States maintains a treaty of commerce and navigation.

E-1 Visa holders come to the U.S. to carry on substantial trade, or to develop and direct the operations of a business in which you have invested or will soon invest a substantial amount of capital. You must also be a national of a treaty country and you must be involved in international trade. Your spouse and children may join you under the same status. Your employees, or the employees of your treaty company, may also receive E-1 visas.

What steps are necessary?

You may apply for an E-1 visa at a U.S. Consulate in your country. We recommend you do not apply at a U.S. Consular Office outside of your permanent residence, since that process is more difficult.

What documents are needed for the E-1?

To apply for an E-1 Visa, you must supply the following documents:

• A Visa Form DS-160.
• One recent photograph
• A passport, valid for travel to the United States for at least six months longer than your intended visit.
• Documents that establish that at least 50% of the stock of the company is owned by nationals of the treaty country.
• A letter from your employer detailing your position and stating that you possess highly specialized skills essential to the efficient operation of the firm. You may also be asked to prove that: Your Company meets the requirements of the law. The trade is substantial; there should be a continuous flow of trade between the U.S. and the treaty country. You intend to leave the U.S. after the validity date of the E-1 Visa.