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E-1 Visa Applicatioh for Small Company, What Amount of Trade Is Substantial?

Hi William,

We are a small company beginning doing hardware
trade business with United States. Can we qualify for an E-1 visa application? Do we need a Business Plan for an E-1 visa appication? and what amount of trade is substantial?

Answer,

The E visa regulations specifically state that small businesses can also qualify for an E-1 visa, if they can demonstrate numerous transactions over a period of time, even though they are smaller in value.

You are not required to set up a business entity in the U.S. when applying for an E-1 visa, but it may be necessary to comply with the E-1 visa requirements in some situations. You are not required to submit a Business Plan with your E-1 application, but it still may be a good idea to submit one in some cases.


There is no set minimum volume of trade, but you will have to show that the trade is substantial, and there is a continuous flow of trade items between the U.S. and your home country.







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