| Non-Immigrant Visa Categories | |
| E-1, Treaty Trader | |
| A Treaty Trader is an alien who enters the United States in pursuance of the provisions of a Treaty of Commerce and Navigation between the United States and the foreign country of which he is a national. The individual must be coming to the United States to conduct trade between the United States and the individual's country of nationality. The initial period of admission is one year, and extensions of stay are possible upon filing an annual report with respect to the trade. While there is no requirement of an overseas domicile, the alien must intend to return to his home abraod once the purpuse of his admission has been accomplished. | |
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E-2, Treaty Investor |
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| An alien who enters pursuant to the provisions of a Treaty of Commerce and Navigation between the United States and the foreign country of which he is a national coming solely to develop and direct the operations of an enterprise in which he has invested, or in which he is activley in the process of investing, a substantial amount of capital. The initial period of admission is one year with extensions available. High officials of firms which have made a substantial investment may also qualify. | |
| Immigrant Visa Categories | |
| Immigrant Investor | |
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A person who invests a minimum of $ 1 million in a new or wxisting business, may qualify for this category. In some instances, a $ 500,000 investment may qualify. The investment must also create jobs for 10 U.S. workers. The visa is issued for two years on a conditional basis. A subsequent petition must be filed after two years to demonstrate that the investment is ongoing. Both the investor and his immediate family members will receive the immigrant visa. |
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