Can my E-1 visa renewal Interview be waived?
An E-1 visa can be issued for up to 5 years, and after that it must be renewed. The renewal process usually involves showing [...]
E-1 Visa Questions & Answers
Do I have to hire U.S. employees in order to get an E-1 visa? No. You do not have to hire U.S. employees when [...]
What will the officer ask me at the E-1 visa interview? What kind of questions should I be ready to answer?
E-1 visa is a great visa for treaty traders who engage in international trade between the U.S. and their home treaty country. You can either apply for an [...]
I am in the U.S. on E-1 visa and I married a U.S. citizen. Can my E-1 employees stay in the U.S. if I become a green card holder?
E-1 visa is a great visa for treaty traders who engage in international trade between the U.S. and their home treaty country. E-1 is a non-immigrant visa, meaning [...]
How Many E-2 visas are Approved? How Many E-1 Visas are approved?
Many clients ask the questions. What is the E-2 Visa Approval Rate? What is the E-1 Visa Approval Rate? One of the scariest aspects [...]
I am Canadian and I want to apply for an E-1/E-2 visa. Do I need a visa stamp in my passport?
E-1 visa is a great visa for treaty traders who engage in international trade between the U.S. and their home treaty country. An E-2 visa is a great [...]
Can I apply for an E-1 visa if I have dual nationality? Which nationality should I use if I am a dual national?
E-1 visa is a great visa for treaty traders who engage in international trade between the U.S. and their home treaty country. To qualify for an E-1 visa, [...]
Can I study if I am in the U.S. on an E-1 visa? Can my E-1 spouse study if she has an E-1 spousal visa?
E-1 visa is a great visa for treaty traders who engage in international trade between the U.S. and their home treaty country. One of the E-1 requirements is [...]
Do I have to keep a residence in my home country if I want to apply for an E-1 visa? How can I prove that I have a non-immigrant intent for an E-1 visa?
E-1 visa is a great visa for treaty traders who engage in international trade between the U.S. and their home treaty country. E-1 visa is a non-immigrant visa, [...]
Does the trade have to be in existence at the time I apply for an E-1 visa? Is it sufficient if I submit binding contracts with clients?
E-1 visa is a great visa for treaty traders who engage in international trade between the U.S. and their home treaty country. Immigration regulations [...]
Do I have to live in the U.S. if I have an E-1 visa? I am unable to enter the U.S. due to the Corona virus outbreak. Will this impact my E-1 visa renewal?
E-1 visa is a great visa for treaty traders who engage in international trade between the U.S. and their home treaty country. Is there a residency requirement for [...]
Do I have to have an office space in the U.S. for an E-1 visa?
E-1 visa is a great visa for treaty traders who engage in international trade between the U.S. and their home treaty country. Our clients [...]
I want to apply for an E-1 visa and I already have a company abroad. Should I register a branch or set up a subsidiary in the U.S.? Which one is better?
E-1 visa is a great visa for treaty traders who engage in international trade between the U.S. and their home treaty country. If you [...]
I need to renew my E-1 visa. What will I have to demonstrate in the E-1 renewal applications? What is important for E-1 renewal?
E-1 visa is a great visa for treaty traders who engage in international trade between the U.S. and their home treaty country. If you [...]
What are some activities an E-2 visa holder can do while in the U.S.? What are some activities that an E-1 visa holder can do while in the U.S.?
E-2 investor visa is an excellent choice for an entrepreneur that wants to start or buy a business in the U.S. You can find [...]
What is the E-1 application process? Should I apply for an E-1 visa at a Consulate? Can I file an E-1 Change of Status application with USCIS?
If you are a national of a treaty country and you want to come to the U.S. to engage in international trade between the [...]
I want to apply for an E-1 employee visa. What categories of E-1 employees can come to the U.S. and work for the E-1 Company?
The E-1 visa is a great visa for treaty traders who engage in international trade between the U.S. and their home country. You can [...]
I want to apply for an E-1 visa but the trade is not substantial yet. Can I come to the U.S. on a B-1 visa, meet with potential U.S. clients and negotiate contracts? What activities can I do?
If you want to apply for an E-1 visa, you will have to demonstrate that the trade is already in existence, the trade is [...]
What documents should I submit to prove that there is international trade between the U.S. and the treaty country? What documents will I have to submit?
The E-1 visa is a great visa for treaty traders who engage in international trade between the U.S. and their home treaty country. Our [...]
What is considered Trade for an E-1 visa? Does Trade for an E-1 visa have to be international? What is Domestic Trade for an E-1 Visa.
An E-1 visa is a visa that is available to applicants or companies that conduct a significant amount of trade with the U.S. In [...]
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 [...]
