E Visa for Treaty Traders and Investors
√ Must be a national of a treaty country. The company must be at least 50% owned by individuals/entities who/that are nationals of a treaty country.
√ [E-1] Trade must be significant with the U.S. (at least 50%).
√ [E-2] Investment must be substantial and for a real, operating enterprise (not marginal and just for making enough money to live on).
√ A request for E-1 classification may not be made on Form I-129 if the person being filed for is physically outside the United States.
√ Allowed maximum initial stay of two years.
√ Requests for extensions of stay may be granted in increments of two years.
√ No maximum limit to the number of extensions granted as long as there is intention to depart the U.S. once E status has expired or terminated.
√ Spouses and unmarried children under the age of 21 may join the treaty trader or employee. Nationality of the spouse and children to the treaty trader or employee need not be the same.
√ Dependents will be granted the same period of stay as the treaty trader or employee.
√ Work authorization is available for spouses.
