If you have plans to move to the US for business, which US visa is best for your needs? We look at the two main immigration routes for non-US businesses- the E-1 visa for companies trading with the US, and the E-2 visa for start-ups and investors.
Which are the E-1 visa countries?
Do you meet the eligibility criteria for the E1 Treaty Trader visa?
E Visa USA Options for Investors & Traders: Are You Eligible & How Do You Apply?
The US does not offer a specific entrepreneur visa, but there are several pathways for ambitious business owners to start, scale, and operate their companies Stateside.
The E-1 visa allows nationals of certain countries to enter the USA to carry out ‘substantial trade’. It is designed primarily for individuals and businesses
Form DS-156E is required for individuals applying for E-1 Treaty Trader and E-2 Treaty Investor visas. It is used by principal applicants and key employees
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