| Frequently Asked Questions |
Your Immigration Questions Answered by VisaPro.
Here, you will find detailed answers to many of most common immigration questions. |  |
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What is E1 visa? | | | | | | The
E-1 treaty trader visa is a nonimmigrant visa which allows foreign nationals of a treaty nation to enter into the U.S. and carry out substantial trade. A treaty trader belongs to a nation that maintains a treaty of commerce and navigation or a bilateral agreement with the U.S. | | | |
| | Note: Trade includes commercial transactions in goods and trade in services and technology like banking, insurance, transportation, tourism, communications, data processing, advertising, accounting, design and engineering, management consulting, technology transfer and other measurable services which may be traded. |
| 2. | How do I qualify for E1 visa? | | | |
| | You may qualify for E1 visa if: | | | | | |
| • | You are an executive, manager or specialist in a treaty nation company operating in the U.S., or you own 50 per cent of the company |
 | | • | The nationals of your country own at least 50 per cent of the stock of the company i.e. the firm has the nationality of the treaty country |
| | • | You are a citizen of a treaty trade country, and are involved in international trade |
| | • | You are the immediate family members of a principle E-1 visa holder |
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What privileges do I enjoy on E-1 visa? | | | | | | On
E-1 visa, you may: | | | | | | |
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