E Visas
E1 and E2 Visas - Treaty Traders and Investors
Primary Requirements:
1. Treaty of commerce and navigation or a bi-lateral investment treaty must exist between the U.S. and the person's home country;
2. Investment: No specific dollar amount required for investment, but at least 50% ownership of the investing enterprise must be by nationals of the treaty country. Joint venture companies qualify and investors can end up with a 50/50 split of stock - equal shares - and still qualify.
Other Requirements:
Active Investment - irrevocable commitment of funds;
Substantial Investment;
Some job creation - not marginal; cannot only support investor and family.
Employee must play an essential role in enterprise - e.g. develop and direct the investment or perform duties as a manager or highly qualified employee necessary for development.
E3 Visas - Treaty Nationals in a Specialty Occupation
Temporary professional visas currently offered only to citizens of Australia.
Similar to the H1B visas; requires a Labor Condition Application, with prevailing wage, approved by the Department of Labor.
NOTICE: Nothing on this web site should be taken as legal advice for any individual case or situation. All information provided here is general in nature, and should not be relied upon for any specific situation. For sound legal advice, consult an attorney experienced in immigration law.
Sending an email, faxing documents, or completing a questionnaire does not establish an attorney-client relationship with Guyton Thuente, P.A., either express or implied. Only the conclusion of a contractual agreement between Guyton Thuente, P.A. and the person seeking legal representation can formalize such a relationship.
Primary Requirements:
1. Treaty of commerce and navigation or a bi-lateral investment treaty must exist between the U.S. and the person's home country;
2. Investment: No specific dollar amount required for investment, but at least 50% ownership of the investing enterprise must be by nationals of the treaty country. Joint venture companies qualify and investors can end up with a 50/50 split of stock - equal shares - and still qualify.
Other Requirements:
Active Investment - irrevocable commitment of funds;
Substantial Investment;
Some job creation - not marginal; cannot only support investor and family.
Employee must play an essential role in enterprise - e.g. develop and direct the investment or perform duties as a manager or highly qualified employee necessary for development.
E3 Visas - Treaty Nationals in a Specialty Occupation
Temporary professional visas currently offered only to citizens of Australia.
Similar to the H1B visas; requires a Labor Condition Application, with prevailing wage, approved by the Department of Labor.
NOTICE: Nothing on this web site should be taken as legal advice for any individual case or situation. All information provided here is general in nature, and should not be relied upon for any specific situation. For sound legal advice, consult an attorney experienced in immigration law.
Sending an email, faxing documents, or completing a questionnaire does not establish an attorney-client relationship with Guyton Thuente, P.A., either express or implied. Only the conclusion of a contractual agreement between Guyton Thuente, P.A. and the person seeking legal representation can formalize such a relationship.
