WHAT ARE E1 & E2 VISAS?

What is an E-1 visa?

The E-1 visa is a temporary, non-immigrant visa for people from countries having qualifying treaties with the United States and who are entering the US to engage in substantial trade between the applicant’s home country and the US. It is also commonly referred to as the “Treaty Trader” visa.

 

What is an E-2 visa?

The E-2 visa is a temporary, non-immigrant visa for people from countries that have qualifying treaties with the United States and who are entering the US to make substantial investment in a US business. The E-2 visa holder typically wants to open a completely new business, which may or may not have ties to the treaty country.