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 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: [...]
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 [...]
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 [...]
Is the E-1 trade based on Revenue only? Can trade be based on expense items?
Let’s analyze the following scenario: You are manufacturing certain products in the U.S. and selling these products to your U.S. customers. You are importing [...]
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 [...]
