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If you are interested in temporarily residing in the United States to invest or trade, the E Visas are designed specifically for you. If you are from a country that has a treaty with the US, then you can either apply for the E-1 Visa as a trader, or the E-2 as an investor.
However, both categories have many specific requirements. In addition, application packages need to be prepared without errors, or they may not be approved. When it comes to investing and trading, there are enough details to keep track of, not to mention living arrangements in a new country.
Niren & Associates understands that the immigration process can be quite a burden amongst all of your other duties. We are here to alleviate the pressures of the immigration process by taking care of the workload.
Contact our Montreal immigration lawyers to handle your E-1 or E-2 Visa Applications
I highly appreciate and thank you for all your hard work and assistance you provided in putting together my E2 Work Visa applications. -Samantha S.
Qualifying for the E-1 “Treaty Trader” Visa
E-1 visas are for individuals involved in the exchange, purchase or sale of goods/services or merchandise. Services include:
technology transfer
architecture and engineering services
management consulting
accounting
The trade in goods and services should be substantial, as defined by the INS, in terms of value, volume or a large number of small transactions.
The trade must also meet the following criteria:
• The trade must be principally with the treaty country.
• More than 50% of the total volume of international trade must be between the U.S. and the treaty country.
• The amount of trade must be sufficient to ensure a continuous flow of international trade between the U.S. and the treaty country.
• Trade can be binding contracts that call for the future exchange of items.
• Income derived from the value of numerous transactions that is sufficient to support the trades and his/her family is a favorable factor.
Qualifying for the E-2 Visa
E-2 visas are for owners and investors in businesses in the US. The applicant is required to make “substantial” investments in the United States. An investment must meet several criteria in order to qualify for an E-2 visa.
These are the basic conditions for qualifying for an E-2 Visa.
• Showing that “substantial” investment or funds are available and committed to the investment;
• The investment must be in an active business as opposed to passive investment such as purchasing a home;
• At least 50% of the business must be owned by an alien from a country which has a treaty with the United States;
• The investment must create enough profit to provide a living for more than just the alien and his/her family.
Employees of E-2 companies may be granted E-2 visas if they are or will be engaged in duties that are executive, managerial, or supervisory in nature.
Imagine Investing in the US Soon
The States is a world of opportunity for investors and traders, and we want to help you access it. Skip the headache of trying to prepare the perfect application package. That’s our job.
Our experienced immigration lawyers will cross all the “t”s and dot all the “i”s on the application, and work closely with your unique situation to determine each step you need to take
Contact us today to begin work on your E-1 or E-2 visa needs, at our Montreal, QC office
