Nonimmigrant Investor Visas

E-1: Treaty Trader ()
A treaty trader is an individual coming to the U.S. solely to carry on substantial trade principally between the U.S. and the foreign country of which he/she is a national. A person is a national of a country whose passport he carries, regardless of place of birth. The initial period of admission is for one year, and extensions of stay are possible upon filing an annual report with respect to the trade. While there is no requirement for an overseas unrelinquished domicile, the treaty trader must intend to return to a home abroad once the purpose of admission has been accomplished.

E-2: Treaty Investor ()
A treaty investor is an individual coming to the U.S. solely to develop and direct the operations of an enterprise in which the individual has invested, or is actively in the process of investing a substantial amount of capital. The initial period of admission is one year, with extensions available in appropriate circumstances. High officials of firms which have made a substantial investment also may qualify.