E-1 Treaty Trader Visa Requirements

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The E-1 is for people who carry out substantial trade between the United States and their treaty country.

Requirements

Nationality of a treaty country.
Trade is substantial, continuous and mostly between the two countries.
The applicant is in a supervisory, executive or essential role.

Evidence

Invoices, bills of lading and trade records.
Company ownership documents.

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Situations we handle

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This page is general information, not legal advice, and reading it does not create an attorney-client relationship. Immigration rules, policies and fees change often. Last updated: November 2026.