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How
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William, We want to open a E business comany in U.S., how long may the E-1 Treaty Trader or E-2 Investor stay in the United States? Answer, The E-1 and E-2 visa applicant must have the intention of departing the U.S. upon conclusion of the commercial activities. But holders of E visas may reside in the U.S. as long as they continue to meet E-1 visa or E-2 visa qualifications. The E visa “essential employees” may remain only as long as their skills are required to operate the business, and only as long as the owner can show either that U.S. workers cannot be trained to duplicate the skills, or that the owner is making reasonable efforts to train U.S. workers as replacements. The maximum length for which an E-1 or E-2 visa can be issued to a citizen of some country is 5 years. However, whether or not to issue for that length of time is solely the judgment of the U.S. consular officer deciding the case. On initial entry, U.S. immigration officials will authorize the length of stay permitted in the U.S., with extensions generally available for as long as the E visa holder and family maintain their E visa status. Upon expiration of the E visa, the E-1 trader or E-2 investor or employee may apply to renew the E visa. There is no limit on renewals, so long as the applicant continues to qualify. |
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