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E-Visas: Foreign Nationals Engaged in International Trade or Investment

INTERNATIONAL TRADE OR INVESTMENT FOR FOREIGN NATIONALS

E visas are designed for foreign nationals engaged in significant trade or investment activities between the U.S. and their home countries. These visas enable nonimmigrant workers to temporarily enter the U.S. for such purposes, provided there is a treaty relationship between the U.S. and their home country.

Treaty Country Requirements


To be eligible for an E visa, the foreign country must have a valid Treaty of Friendship, Commerce, or Navigation with the U.S., or an equivalent agreement. A comprehensive list of qualifying treaty countries can be found on the U.S. Department of State’s Treaty Countries webpage.


E-1 Visa: Treaty Trader Visa

The E-1 visa, or Treaty Trader visa, is designated for individuals entering the U.S. to engage in substantial trade between the U.S. and their home country.


Eligibility Criteria for E-1 Visa:

  • The applicant must be a citizen of a treaty country.
  • The trading company they represent must also be from the treaty country.
  • The trade conducted must be significant, with a notable and continuous volume of transactions.
  • Over 50% of the trade must be between the U.S. and the applicant’s home country.
  • Trade includes the exchange of goods, services, and technology, with ownership transferring between parties.
  • The applicant must hold a supervisory or executive role or possess highly specialized skills essential for the firm's operations; ordinary workers are not eligible.

E-2 Visa: Treaty Investor Visa

The E-2 visa is intended for nationals of a treaty country who invest a substantial amount of capital in a U.S. business.


Eligibility Criteria for E-2 Visa:

  • The applicant must be a national of a treaty country.
  • The applicant must have invested or be in the process of investing a significant amount of capital in a legitimate U.S. business.
  • The intent of the U.S. visit must be to manage the investment, with the investor either owning at least 50% of the business or having operational control through a managerial role.

E Visa Family Members

Spouses and unmarried children under 21 years old of E visa holders are eligible for derivative E visas to join or accompany the principal visa holder in the U.S. Spouses can apply for employment authorization through the Department of Homeland Security, while dependent children are not permitted to work in the U.S.