E-1 Visa

E-1 Visa E-2 Visa

Does My Spouse Need Separate Work Authorization on an E-1 or E-2 Visa?

Spouses of E-1 and E-2 visa holders don’t need separate work authorization if admitted in E-1S or E-2S status. Verify status to ensure eligibility.

Khadija DerrickJanuary 8, 2025

E-1 Visa E-2 Visa

Should You Choose an E-1 Visa or an E-2 Visa?

If eligible for both, it is oftentimes best to choose an E-1 visa over an E-2: no investment, employee, or lease requirements, with the same key benefits.

Khadija DerrickNovember 13, 2024

E-1 Visa

Do You Need to Rent an Office in the U.S. for an E-1 Visa?

No need to rent an office for an E-1 visa. Focus on proving substantial trade between the U.S. and the treaty country to meet visa requirements.

Khadija DerrickOctober 23, 2024

E-1 Visa

Do You Need to Hire Employees for an E-1 Visa?

No employees are needed for an E-1 visa. Focus on facilitating substantial trade between the U.S. and a treaty country to meet the visa requirements.

Khadija DerrickOctober 22, 2024

E-1 Visa

Do You Need to Establish a U.S. Legal Entity for an E-1 Visa?

You don’t need a U.S. legal entity for an E-1 visa. Focus on substantial trade between your treaty country and the U.S. for a successful application.

Khadija DerrickOctober 21, 2024

E-1 Visa

How long does my company have to be trading with the U.S. before I can apply for an E-1 Treaty Trader visa?

It is advisable to wait until the international trade with the U.S. has been in existence for at least a year before applying for an E-1 treaty trader visa.

Khadija DerrickFebruary 2, 2024

E-1 Visa

What is the new E-1 and E-2 domicile requirement that applies to applicants with treaty country citizenship through investment?

The U.S. government now requires that those applying for an E-1 or E-2 visa who received treaty country citizenship through investment must be domiciled in the treaty country for at least three continuous years

Khadija DerrickOctober 27, 2023

E-1 Visa

Is the E-1 Treaty Trader Visa right for you?

To qualify for the E1 visa, there must be a substantial and continuous flow of trade between the US and the treaty country, exceeding 50% of all international trades, and the applicant and business must be treaty country nationals.

Khadija DerrickAugust 30, 2023

E-1 Visa

The Nationality Requirement & E-1 Visa

Nationals of an E-1 visa treaty country must own at least 50% in the E-1 company.

Khadija DerrickJune 28, 2023

E-1 Visa

E-1 Visa: Do I need to show that I have intent to return to my home country?

Generally, the E-1 visa applicants don’t have to show that they have residence abroad which they don’t intent to abandon.

Khadija DerrickMay 22, 2023

E-1 Visa

E-1: Change of status v. Consular Processing

E-1 Change of status v. Consular Processing.

Khadija DerrickMay 19, 2023

E-1 Visa

Do I need an office space to get an E-1 visa?

E-1 visa is a great visa for treaty traders who engage in substantial international trade between the U.S. and their home country.

Khadija DerrickMay 4, 2023

E-1 Visa E-2 Visa Immigration

Determining Treaty Nationality of an E-1 or E-2 Enterprise

A corporation has treaty country nationality if at least 50% of its ownership interests are held by nationals of treaty countries. If the company is owned by another company, the analysis continues up to the parent corporation’s owners.

Khadija DerrickApril 18, 2023

E-1 Visa Immigration

Can I apply for an E-1 visa if my company is a start-up?

You can apply for an E-1 visa if you have a start up, but you will need to show that your trade is substantial and principally between the U.S. and your home country.

Khadija DerrickApril 6, 2023

A discussion leader leading a discussion

E-1 Visa E-2 Visa Immigration

Michaela Vrazdova Discussion Leader for Distance Learning Committee of the Rome District Chapter of AILA

Michaela Vrazdova was a discussion leader for a CLE Event focused on E-1 & E-2 visa issues for a Distance Learning Committee of the Rome District Chapter of AILA.

Khadija DerrickFebruary 16, 2023