The Investor (E1) Visa, also known as the Treaty Trader Visa, is a non-immigrant visa for anyone who trades with the United States. Trade must be conducted between E1 visa countries with which the United States has a trade and business pact and the USA.
The E1 Visa allows a sole trader or a firm with trade representatives to go to the United States and continue their business. Transportation, communication, advertising, administration, and other industries are examples of trades. There are no restrictions on the sort of industry in which commerce must occur.
To get classified as E-1 Treaty Trader, the following requirements must be met, where a treaty trader:
You must provide the following documents.
If you are staying outside the United States, you cannot request E-1 classification on Form I-129. Following the permit issuance, the individual may apply for admission as an E-1 non-immigrant at a United States port of entry.
Visa Processing Time
Suppose you request from within the United States. In that case, the E-1 Visa processing period is determined by the workload of the U.S. Embassy or USCIS. However, the projected processing period from the moment you apply is two to four weeks.
How to Apply
While applying for this visa, you must:
Duration
Treaty traders and workers will be first granted a maximum of two years in the country.
Fees
The E-1 Visa cost is 205 USD. Depending on your place of origin, you may be asked to pay additional expenses such as visa processing fees or reciprocity fees.
Extensions of stay in the E-1 classification or transfers of status to the E-1 classification may be approved in intervals of two years. The holder of this visa may be awarded an unlimited number of extensions. When your status expires or is cancelled, you must be willing to leave the United States.
Green Card
It can be difficult but not impossible.
Dependents
Include family, if any.
Transit
You may use this visa for transit purposes.