Trader & Investor Visas

Investing in the U.S. under a Treaty Trader/Investor Visa

Consult with an Immigration Attorney at Judith G. Cooper, P.C.

The U.S. provides two temporary business visa categories for people who wish to enter the country for investment or trading purposes. The E-1 treaty trader and the E-2 treaty investor categories allow foreign nationals to enter the U.S. to trade or invest if they are from select countries that have an investment or trade treaties with the United States.

The E-1/E-2 nonimmigrant treaty trader and investor categories provide for the admission of nationals of a foreign state, which has a treaty of commerce and navigation or a Bilateral Investment Treaty (BIT) with the United States to enter the United States to engage in activities relating to trade or investment. Spouses of E-1/E-2 visa recipients are permitted to apply for work authorization in the United States.

In addition to temporary visas, U.S. immigration law also provides for an immigrant investor visa EB-5 category that leads to lawful permanent residence in the U.S., although INS approval of these applications has been unpredictable.

The requirements for treaty investor and treaty trader visas are substantial, both in terms of financial commitment and business planning. Allow the immigration law specialists at the Judith G. Cooper, P.C., to provide guidance and thorough, accurate document preparation to smooth the path for business success in the U.S. Contact our Houston, Texas, immigration law office to begin today. Log in to the online Lighthouse immigration system.

Treaty Trader and Investor Visa Services

Judith Cooper is a board-certified specialist in immigration and nationality law. Our investor clientele includes business leaders and professionals from several countries, including the U.K., Iran, Spain, France, Italy, and Germany—many of whom are seeking to invest in oil and gas industries, equipment, manufacturing, information technologies, and other types of business ventures.

Our firm provides:

• Legal consultation to evaluate your eligibility for the E-1 treaty trader or E-2 treaty investor classification
• Legal review to ensure you understand the investment criteria required for each type of visa as well as information that will be key to a successful treaty trader or treaty investor visa application, including acceptable types of businesses, significance of investment, proof of sources of funds, and the specific requirements of the treaty with your specific country
• Thorough and accurate preparation of your visa application
• Assistance with the application process through U.S. consulates abroad

For assistance securing your business future with a treaty trader or treaty investor visa, contact the Law Office of Judith G. Cooper, P.C.