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🇺🇸 United States

E Visa

Treaty-based visas requiring treaty country nationality. E1 Treaty Trader: for substantial trade (>50% of total trade) between US and treaty country. E2 Treaty Investor: for substantial investment in US enterprise with active management role. E3: Australia-only visa similar to H1B with separate 10,500 annual cap (undersubscribed). E1/E2 require ongoing treaty country ownership, valid up to 5 years, renewable indefinitely while business operates. Investment amount not fixed but "substantial" relative to business type (typically $100K+ for service businesses).

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Processing Time

2-6 months depending on embassy

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Cost

Varies by country (reciprocity), typically $205-315

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Duration

Up to 5 years, renewable indefinitely

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Work Rights

E1/E2: own business only, E3: employer-specific

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Path to Permanent Residence

No

Requirements

  • 1Treaty country citizenship
  • 2E1: Substantial trade between US and treaty country
  • 3E2: Substantial investment at risk in US enterprise
  • 4E3: Australian citizenship + specialty occupation

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