What is substantial trade for the purposes of E-1 visa?
One of the E-1 visa requirements is that the trade between the U.S. and E-1 treaty country is substantial. Our clients often ask us: [...]
What does it mean that the trade is principally between the U.S. and a treaty country? Does the Trade for an E-1 visa have to be with the Treaty Country?
One of the E-1 visa requirements is that the trade is principally between the U.S. and a treaty country. This means, that more than [...]
I want to come to the U.S. on E-1 visa. Does my spouse need a work authorization?
Yes. If you are in the U.S. on an E-1 visa and your spouse wants to work in the U.S., he/she will have to [...]
Is an E-1 visa better than an E-2 visa? Am I qualified for both an E-1 and E-2 visa?
There are certain situations when our clients qualify for both an E-1 and an E-2 visa. An E-2 visa is a great option if [...]
What are E-1 treaty countries? Is my country an E-1 treaty country? What is visa validity period? What is reciprocity period? What is authorized period of stay?
E-1 visa is a great visa for treaty traders who engage in international trade between the U.S. and their home country. If you want [...]
Coronavirus Update: USCIS Announced Temporary Suspension of Premium Processing for All I-129 and I-140 Petitions
USCIS has announced today, March 20, the immediate and temporary suspension of premium processing service for all Form I-129 and Form I-140 petitions until [...]
Do I need an Entity for an E-1 visa in my home country? Do I need an entity for an E-1 visa in the U.S.?
Do I need to have an entity in my home country? Let’s analyze the following scenario: you have been importing goods from your home [...]
What is trade? Can a service be considered trade for an E-1 visa?
E-1 visa is a great visa option if you want to live in the U.S. and you engage in international trade between the U.S. [...]
I want to apply for an E-1 visa. Does the business still have to continue in my home country?
The short answer is: it depends. In all situations, the trade will have to continue in your home country to meet the E-1 requirement [...]
Do I need a business plan for an E-1 visa? If an E-1 Business Plan is not required, why should I submit one? Should I prepare and E-1 Business Plan?
You are not required to submit a Business Plan with your E-1 application, but it still may be a good idea to submit one. [...]
What is an E-1 Visa? What are the E-1 visa requirements? Can I apply for an E-1 visa? Can my family apply for an E-1 visa? Can I hire employees from my home country?
E-1 visa is a great visa for treaty traders who engage in international trade between the U.S. and their home country. To qualify for [...]
Do I have to Live in the U.S. if I get an E-2 Visa? Do I have to Live in the U.S. if I get an E-1 Visa? Does an E-1 or E-2 visa require that I reside in the U.S?
An E-2 visas allow applicants to live and work in the U.S. based on either starting or buying a U.S. business. The E-2 visa [...]
Drastic Increase in Visa Reciprocity Fees for Netherlands Nationals Applying for U.S. visas
The amount of time an E-2 visa can be granted for and the cost of issuing said visa varies by country and depends on [...]
E-1 Visa Approval for Canadian National at US Consulate in Toronto
Scott Legal, P.C. just had an approval for an E-1 visa at the U.S. Consulate in Toronto. The visa applicant was a small Canadian [...]
Drastic Increase in Visa Reciprocity Fees for Australian Nationals Applying for U.S. visas
The amount of time an E-2 visa can be granted for and the cost of issuing said visa varies by country and depends on [...]
Which non-immigrant visa categories allow my spouse to work in the U.S.? How and when can my spouse apply for the work authorization? Can my spouse work for any employer?
If you are currently in the U.S. on a non-immigrant visa, your spouse may be able to work in the U.S. This article will [...]
E-1 and E-2 Visas Available for New Zealand Nationals Starting June 10!
The U.S. Embassy in New Zealand announced that starting on June 10, 2019, eligible New Zealand companies and nationals will be able to apply [...]
Ian E. Scott to sit on AILA panel at National Conference for E-2 Visas in Orlando
Ian E. Scott will be a speaker on the E-2 panel at the National American Immigration Lawyers Association (AILA) Conference in Orlando this June. [...]
E-2 Visas Extended for New Zealand Nationals
On Wednesday August 1, 2018, President Trump signed into law S. 2245, the Knowledgeable Innovators and Worthy Investors Act (KIWI Act), thereby granting E-1 [...]
מהן הדרישות לקבלת אשרת E-1?מהי ויזת אמנת מסחר E-1?מהם ההבדלים בין אשרת E-1 לאשרת E-2?
מבזק חדשות. ישראל נוספה לרשימת הויזות מסוג E-2. בעלי אזרחות ישראלית כבר היו זכאים להגיש בקשה לאשרת E-1 ועתה יוכלו גם להגיש בקשה לאשרת [...]
What is a good Visa for Artists? What is an “artist visa”? What is an agent for an O-1B visa?
The O-1B is an employment based nonimmigrant classification for artists who have garnered a high level of distinction in their field. Sometimes informally called [...]
New Regulations Expand Eligibility for 10-day Grace Periods and Add 60-Day Grace Period for Many Nonimmigrant Workers.
On January 17, 2017, a new rule aimed at the retention of immigrant workers and program improvements for high-skilled nonimmigrant workers went into effect. [...]
US Consulate in Toronto Announces Streamlined Procedures for E-1 and E-2 Visa Applicants!
As of March 1, 2016, Canadian applicants for E-1 and E- 2 (Treaty Trader and Investor) visas will benefit from streamlined registration at the U.S. [...]
