TREATY TRADERS ("E-1")

The United States has treaties with over 40 countries which permit nationals from those countries to own or be employed in the U.S. in a business which conducts a substantial volume of trade between the U.S. and the person's country of citizenship. An E-1 visa is available not only to those whose trade is in material goods, but also to those whose trade consists of services and technology.

Countries which have E-1 treaties with the U.S. include: