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.
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
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.
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.
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.
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.
We use cookies on our website to give you a relevant experience by remembering your preferences and repeat visits. By clicking “Accept”, you consent to the use of ALL the cookies.
This website uses cookies to improve your experience while you navigate through the website. Out of these, the cookies that are categorized as necessary are stored on your browser as they are essential for the working of basic functionalities of the website. We also use third-party cookies that help us analyze and understand how you use this website. These cookies will be stored in your browser only with your consent. You also have the option to opt-out of these cookies. But opting out of some of these cookies may affect your browsing experience.