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Can
E Visa Holder Bring Spouse and Children to U.S. Can They Work or Study
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William, As an E visa holder, can I bring my spouse and children to United States also? Can my dependents work or study in U.S.? Answer, E-1 and E-2 visas are available to citizens of foreign countries that have a treaty of commerce and navigation, or a bilateral investment treaty providing for nonimmigrant entries with the United States. The E-1 Treaty Trader visa is specifically designed for alien business owners, business managers, and employees who are required to stay in the U.S. for prolonged periods of time to oversee or work for an enterprise that is engaged in trade between the U.S. and a foreign country. The E-2 Treaty Investors visa is available to an alien who is a citizen or national of a treaty country, and who wishes to enter the U.S. solely to develop and direct the operation of an enterprise in which he or she has invested, or is in the process of investing a substantial amount of capital. As an E visa holder, you can bring your spouse and unmarried children under the age of 21 years to stay along with you in U.S. They may stay in the U.S. as long as you maintain your E-1 or E-2 status. Your spouse may seek employment by applying for Employment Authorization (EAD) using Form I-765, Application for Employment Authorization. Your dependents can study in U.S. schools, colleges and universities on E visa, and do not have to apply for separate student visa such as an F-1 visa. You may bring a domestic or personal servant on nonimmigrant status also, provided you can show that: • not
abandoning his or her residence abroad;
• has served you for at least one year, or has had an ongoing employment relationship with you and has at least one year of experience as a servant. |
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