E-1 Visa Approval for a Consulting Company at the U.S. Embassy in Serbia
We just had an E-1 treaty trader approval at the U.S. Embassy in Serbia.
Khadija DerrickMarch 4, 2024
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.
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
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
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
Biometrics Collection Suspended for Some H-4, L-2, and E Derivative Applicants
USCIS announced that biometric requirements will be suspended through September 30, 2023, for applicants filing Form I-539 for their H-4, L-2, E-1, E-2, or E-3 derivative status.
Khadija DerrickApril 21, 2023
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
U.S. Visas That Don’t Require a Degree
Many U.S. visas require that you have a Bachelor’s or Master’s degree and that you are coming to work in the U.S. in the same field as what your degree is in. This is required for visas such as TN…
Khadija DerrickApril 5, 2023
My U.S. work visa is expiring soon, can I keep working if my employer files an extension for me?
Certain U.S. work visas allow for a 240-day extension of work authorization while the extension is pending if the extension is filed by the same employer.
Khadija DerrickAugust 1, 2022
Scott Legal Will Host Two Free Webinars a Month
Scott Legal will host two free webinars every month on different topics. You can find all of our webinars on our new Webinars page here. Here is what we have coming up for December and January: Everything you need…
Jenny ZhanNovember 30, 2020
Scott Legal Hosting Free Webinar on E-1 Visa Requirements
Scott Legal are hosting a free Zoom Webinar on E-1 visa requirements. An E-1 Visa is often an overlooked visa. This visa is available to nationals of certain countries that engage in trade with the U.S. This seminar will go…
Jenny ZhanNovember 30, 2020
I am currently in the U.S. on a non-immigrant visa. Can I renew my U.S. visa in Mexico?
Many of our clients are in the U.S. on some sort of a non-immigrant visa. We often get asked the following question from our clients: Can I renew my visa in Mexico? Applying for initial non-immigrant visa in Mexico If…
Jenny ZhanNovember 20, 2020
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 that substantial trade still exists between the U.S. and the Treaty country. You can find some…
Jenny ZhanSeptember 9, 2020
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 applying for an E-1 visa (but hiring U.S. workers is always good, even for an E-1…
Jenny ZhanJune 29, 2020
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 E-1 visa at a U.S. Consulate abroad or you can file a Change of Status petition…
Jenny ZhanJune 12, 2020
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 that you cannot plan to remain in the U.S. permanently and you cannot plan to obtain…
Jenny ZhanJune 11, 2020
I had a J-1 visa in the past and I am subject to the 2-year residency requirement. Can I apply for an O visa? Can I apply for an E visa? Can I apply for an H-1B visa?
Participants of some J-1 visa programs are subject to a 2 year home residency requirement. This means, that the J-1 visa participants will have to return to their home country for at least 2 years after the completion of the…
Jenny ZhanJune 11, 2020
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 related to an E-2 visa is that an investor must spend funds even before being granted…
Jenny ZhanJune 10, 2020
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 option if you want to start a business in the U.S., you have invested a substantial…
Jenny ZhanJune 1, 2020
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, you must be a citizen of a country that signed a qualifying treaty with the U.S.…
Jenny ZhanMay 29, 2020
Can I study if I am in the U.S. on an E-1 visa? Can my E-1 spouse study if they have 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 that your purpose of coming to the U.S. on an E-1 visa is to solely engage…
Jenny ZhanMay 27, 2020
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, meaning that when you are applying for an E-1 visa at a Consulate you have to…
Jenny ZhanMay 26, 2020
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 state that you cannot come to the U.S. to “search for a trading relationship”. If you…
Jenny ZhanMay 20, 2020
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 an E-1 visa? No, there is no residency requirement for an E-1 visa – there is…
Jenny ZhanMay 18, 2020
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 often ask us whether they need to get an office space in the U.S. for an…
Jenny ZhanMay 13, 2020