E-1 Visa

Who Can Apply
Must be a national of a TREATY COUNTRY

U.S. Position
Must be coming to the U.S. to engage in substantial trade(goods and/or services) with home treaty country

Investment Requirement
No specific requirement other than to obtain sufficient premises

Foreign Company Affiliation
No specific requirement

Job Creation Requirement
No specific rule, but generally required

Green Card Obtainability
Does not lead directly to a GC (can indirectly use EB-1(c) route)

Dependents

Spouse and children under 21 can join principal applicant; Spouse can obtain employment auth.

Business Plan
5-year business plan
* Show 50%+ ownership held by company or individual who possesses Treaty Country nationality
 show Applicant and Biz from Treaty Country
* Prove SUBSTANTIAL (50%+) trade between U.S. and treaty country
* 5-yr pro forma projections