INDUS PACIFIC LAW OFFICE OF HAMAD ALI.

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The E1 and E2 visas are both nonimmigrant visas that allow individuals from certain treaty countries to enter the United States for the purpose of engaging in international trade or investing in a U.S. enterprise, respectively. Here’s an overview of each visa category:

E1 Visa (Treaty Trader Visa):

1. Purpose: The E1 visa is for individuals who engage in substantial trade of goods, services, or technology principally between the United States and their treaty country of nationality.
2. Eligibility:

• You must be a national of a country that has a treaty of commerce and navigation or a bilateral investment treaty with the United States that specifically allows for E1 visa eligibility.
• The trade must be substantial, meaning that there is a continuous flow of sizable international trade items between the U.S. and the treaty country.
• You must be either the principal trader carrying out substantial trade or an executive, manager, or essential employee with specialized skills essential to the efficient operation of the trade.

1. Application Process:

• The employer (company engaging in trade) or the individual must file Form I-129 (Petition for Nonimmigrant Worker) with U.S. Citizenship and Immigration Services (USCIS).
• If approved, you can apply for the E1 visa at a U.S. embassy or consulate in Pakistan.

E2 Visa (Treaty Investor Visa):

1. Purpose: The E2 visa is for individuals who invest a substantial amount of capital in a U.S. business. The investment must be active and create job opportunities or provide services to the U.S. economy.
2. Eligibility:

• You must be a national of a treaty country that has a bilateral investment treaty with the United States allowing for E2 visa eligibility.
• You must have invested or be actively in the process of investing a substantial amount of capital in a bona fide U.S. enterprise.
• The investment must be at risk, meaning it must be subject to potential loss if the business fails.

1. Application Process:

• Similar to the E1 visa, the employer (U.S. business) or the individual investor must file Form I-129 with USCIS.
• If approved, you can apply for the E2 visa at a U.S. embassy or consulate Pakistan.

Key Considerations for Both E1 and E2 Visas:

• Duration: E1 and E2 visas can be issued for an initial period of up to 2 years and can be renewed indefinitely as long as the treaty and the qualifying activities continue to meet the requirements.
• Dependents: Spouses and unmarried children under 21 years old may accompany E1 or E2 visa holders to the U.S. under the E1/E2 dependent visa category.
• Employment: E1 and E2 visa holders are generally allowed to work for the U.S. employer or business that is the basis of their visa status.
• Treaty Countries: Not all countries have treaties that qualify for E1 or E2 visas. You can check the current list of treaty countries on the official website of the U.S. Department of State or consult with an immigration attorney.

These visas provide opportunities for individuals from treaty countries to conduct trade or investment activities in the U.S. Each application is evaluated based on specific criteria. Our Law Office can assist in E1/E2 Visa applicants in Pakistan.

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