For entrepreneurs and investors from qualifying treaty countries, and for travelers who need a US or Canada visit visa. We handle the business and document side; our partner attorneys handle all legal filings.
Per USCIS, the investor must invest a substantial amount of capital in a bona fide US enterprise and hold at least 50% ownership or operational control. The E-2 is renewable indefinitely as long as the business stays operational, and spouses receive automatic work authorization.
| Treaty required | Yes — Commerce Treaty |
| Minimum investment | No legal minimum |
| Typical investment | $100K – $300K+ |
| Ownership required | At least 50% |
| Stay per entry | Up to 2 years |
| Spouse work auth | Automatic (Form I-94, Class E-2S) |
| India / China eligible | No qualifying treaty |
Entity setup, business planning, source-of-funds organization, and assembling the application package. Our partner attorneys handle all legal review and the USCIS or consular filing. Every engagement is custom — discussed in your $100 consultation.
More than 50% of total trade volume must be between the US and the treaty country. Goods, services, and technology all qualify — relevant for exporters, tech companies, and trading firms.
| Purpose | International trade |
| Principal trade requirement | 50%+ US trade volume |
| Trade types | Goods, services, technology |
| Stay per entry | Up to 2 years |
| Employees included | Executive / supervisory roles |
| Spouse work auth | Yes |
Trade documentation, business setup, and application package preparation. Our partner attorneys handle all legal review and filings. Each E-1 case is unique — discussed in your consultation.
For tourism, family visits, or short-term business. We assist with DS-160, supporting documents, and interview preparation. The applicant signs and submits their own application.
A Temporary Resident Visa for tourism, family visits, or short-term business, submitted via the IRCC portal. We help with IMM 5257 and your supporting document package.
If a prior application was refused, we review what was submitted, identify gaps, and help rebuild a stronger package for resubmission.
Over 80 countries maintain qualifying commerce treaties with the United States. A selection most relevant to our client base is below — contact us to verify any country not listed.
Treaty since 1959. 5-year E-2 validity with unlimited renewals — among the strongest available.
E-2 eligible, with 2-year stay per entry granted upon US admission.
Eligible for both E-1 and E-2 under the US–Saudi commerce treaty.
Strong reciprocity terms under the US–Turkey commerce treaty.
5-year visa validity. All UK nationals qualify.
Not eligible — no qualifying commerce treaty. Citizens of a qualifying treaty country may still apply on that passport.
Nationals of countries with a qualifying Treaty of Commerce and Navigation with the US — over 80 countries qualify. You must invest a substantial amount in a bona fide US business, own at least 50%, and enter the US to develop and direct that investment.
No — India and China don't currently maintain qualifying commerce treaties. Naturalized citizens of a qualifying treaty country may apply using that passport.
There's no legally mandated minimum — USCIS requires the investment be "substantial" relative to the business cost. In practice, most successful applications involve $100,000–$300,000 or more.
No. We provide consulting, document preparation, and administrative support. All legal advice and USCIS filings are handled by our independent partner attorneys.
30-minute consultation on your business or visit visa situation. A written, itemized quote follows if you decide to proceed.
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