The E visa is available for foreign nationals from a limited number of countries with special treaties with the United States. A list of countries that have a treaty of commerce and navigation with the U.S. is provided below:
Country | Eligible E Visas | Country | Eligible E Visas | Country | Eligible E Visas |
---|---|---|---|---|---|
Albania | E-2 | France | E-2 | Norway | E-1 & E-2 |
Argentina | E-1&E-2 | Georgia | E-1 & E-2 | Oman | E-1 & E-2 |
Armenia | E-2 | Germany | E-1 & E-2 | Pakistan | E-1 & E-2 |
Australia | E-1,E-2,&E-3 | Greece | E-1 & E-2 | Panama | E-2 |
Austria | E-1 & E-2 | Grenada | E-1 & E-2 | Paraguay | E-1 & E-2 |
Azerbaijan | E-1 & E-2 | Honduras | E-1 & E-2 | Philippines | E-1 & E-2 |
Bahrain | E-2 | Iran | E-2 | Poland | E-1 & E-2 |
Bangladesh | E-2 | Ireland | E-1 & E-2 | Romania | E-2 |
Belgium | E-1&E-2 | Israel | E-1 & E-2 | Senegal | E-2 |
Bolivia | E-1&E-2 | Italy | E-2 | Serbia | E-1 & E-2 |
Bosnia & Herzegovina | E-1&E-2 | Jamaica | E-2 | Singapore | E-1 & E-2 |
Brunei | E-1 | Japan | E-1 & E-2 | Slovak Republic | E-2 |
Bulgaria | E-2 | Jordan | E-1 & E-2 | Slovenia | E-1 & E-2 |
Cameroon | E-2 | Kazakhstan | E-2 | Spain | E-1 & E-2 |
Canada | E-1&E-2 | Korea (South) | E-1 & E-2 | Sri lanka | E-2 |
Chile | E-1&E-2 | Kosovo | E-1 & E-2 | Surinmae | E-1 & E-2 |
China (Taiwan) | E-1&E-2 | Kyrgyzstan | E-2 | Sweden | E-1 & E-2 |
Colombia | E-1&E-2 | Latvia | E-1 & E-2 | Switzerland | E-1 & E-2 |
Congo (Brazzaville) | E-2 | Liberia | E-1 & E-2 | Thailand | E-1 & E-2 |
Congo (Kinshasa) | E-2 | Lithuania | E-2 | Tongo | E-1 & E-2 |
Costa Rica | E-1&E-2 | Luxembourg | E-1 & E-2 | Trinidad & Tobaco | E-2 |
Croatia | E-1&E-2 | Macedonia | E-1 & E-2 | Tunisia | E-2 |
Czech Republic | E-2 | Mexico | E-1 & E-2 | Ukraine | E-1 & E-2 |
Denmark | E-1&E-2 | Moldova | E-2 | United Kingdom | E-2 |
Ecuador | E-2 | Mongolia | E-2 | Yugoslavia | E-1 & E-2 |
Egypt | E-2 | Montenegro | E-1 & E-2 | E-1 & E-2 | |
Estonia | E-1&E-2 | Morocco | E-2 | ||
Ethiopia | E-1&E-2 | Netherlands | E-1 & E-2 | ||
Finland | E-1&E-2 | E-1 & E-2 |
The E visa is good for up to five years with a valid status for up to two years. The foreign national may apply for new E visas or E extensions as long as the person continues to engage in appropriate treaty activities. Dependent spouses or children are eligible for E status and may apply for employment authorization.
The E visa category contains two types of visas.
The E-1 visa is specifically for foreign business owners, business managers, and employees who are required to stay in the U.S. for prolonged periods of time to oversee or work for an enterprise that is engaged in trade between the U.S. and the foreign country.
The E-2 visa is available for a foreign national who is a citizen or national of a treaty country and wishes to enter the U.S. solely to develop and direct the operations of an enterprise in which this person has invested, or is in the process of investing a substantial amount of capital.
If you are thinking of investing or conducting business in the U.S. to acquire an E visa, please contact our office and schedule a consultation with us. We will go through the options that you may have and determine what course of action is the best for your situation.
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