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The E-1 visa category allows foreign nationals who are citizens of treaty countries to engage in activities as a treaty trader, or as an employee of a qualifying entity that in turn must be a treaty tradGreen Card for a Spouse & Family Members of a U.S Citizen or LPR
The category permits the immediate relatives of United States citizens to immigrate without waiting in a quota or preference line.
The category permits the immediate relatives of United States citizens to immigrate without waiting in a quota or preference line.
Marriage to a United States citizen or permanent resident does not automatically create resident status in the United States.
Marriage to a United States citizen or permanent resident does not automatically create resident status in the United States.
The United States relative must file a petition on behalf of the foreign relative, and the foreign relative must undergo an interview by the United States government for admissibility to the United States as an immigrant.
The United States relative must file a petition on behalf of the foreign relative, and the foreign relative must undergo an interview by the United States government for admissibility to the United States as an immigrant.
However, less immediate ties than a spouse or parent of a United States citizen require that a person apply for his or her visa through a series of categories which may or may not be current at the time the person’s application is approved. A United States citizen must be at least 21 years of age in order to immigrate a relative.
However, less immediate ties than a spouse or parent of a United States citizen require that a person apply for his or her visa through a series of categories which may or may not be current at the time the person’s application is approved. A United States citizen must be at least 21 years of age in order to immigrate a relative.
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There are FOUR basic categories of family preference:
There are FOUR basic categories of family preference:
Adult sons and daughters of United States citizens
Spouses and adult sons and daughters of lawful permanent residents or Green Card holders
Married children of United States citizens
Brothers and sisters of United States citizens
A U.S. citizen can file the petition on behalf of his/her:
A U.S. citizen can file the petition on behalf of his/her:
Husband, wife, or child under the age of 21
An unmarried child over the age of 21
Married child of any age
Brother or sister if the U.S. citizen is at least 21 years old
A parent if the U.S. citizen is at least 21 years
A lawful permanent resident can file the petition on behalf of his/her:
A lawful permanent resident can file the petition on behalf of his/her:
Husband or wife
Unmarried child
Fiance Visa
Fiance Visa
The Fiance (e) Visa allows for a US Citizens only (not Legal Permanent Residents) to apply for permission with a U.S Consulate abroad to allow his or her Fiancé (e) to enter the U.S with a Fiancé(e) visa.
The Fiance (e) Visa allows for a US Citizens only (not Legal Permanent Residents) to apply for permission with a U.S Consulate abroad to allow his or her Fiancé (e) to enter the U.S with a Fiancé(e) visa.
The U.S Consulate abroad will only review this application after there has been an approved petition by the USCIS which must be applied inside the United States by the US Citizen on behalf of his or her fiancé(e).
The U.S Consulate abroad will only review this application after there has been an approved petition by the USCIS which must be applied inside the United States by the US Citizen on behalf of his or her fiancé(e).
The marriage must take place within 90 days of the fiancé(e) entering the United States. If the marriage does not take place within 90 days or the fiancé(e) marries someone other than the U.S. citizen filing USCIS Petition for Alien Fiancé, the fiancé(e) will be required to leave the United States. Until the marriage takes place, the fiancé(e) is considered a nonimmigrant.
The marriage must take place within 90 days of the fiancé(e) entering the United States. If the marriage does not take place within 90 days or the fiancé(e) marries someone other than the U.S. citizen filing USCIS Petition for Alien Fiancé, the fiancé(e) will be required to leave the United States. Until the marriage takes place, the fiancé(e) is considered a nonimmigrant.
If the fiancé(e) intends to live and work permanently in the United States, the fiancé(e) should apply to become a permanent resident after the marriage. (If the fiancé(e) does not intend to become a permanent resident after the marriage, the fiancé(e)/new spouse must leave the country within the 90-day original nonimmigrant admission.
If the fiancé(e) intends to live and work permanently in the United States, the fiancé(e) should apply to become a permanent resident after the marriage. (If the fiancé(e) does not intend to become a permanent resident after the marriage, the fiancé(e)/new spouse must leave the country within the 90-day original nonimmigrant admission.
The fiancé(e) may enter the United States only one time with a fiancé(e) visa. If the fiancé(e) leaves the country before married, the fiancé(e) may not be allowed back into the United States without a new visa.
The fiancé(e) may enter the United States only one time with a fiancé(e) visa. If the fiancé(e) leaves the country before married, the fiancé(e) may not be allowed back into the United States without a new visa.
Who is Eligible
Who is Eligible
U.S. citizens who marry a foreign national may petition for a fiancé(e) classification (K-1) for their fiancé(e). The U.S Citizen and the fiancé(e) must be free to marry. This means that both of you are unmarried, or that any previous marriages have ended through divorce, annulment or death.
U.S. citizens who marry a foreign national may petition for a fiancé(e) classification (K-1) for their fiancé(e). The U.S Citizen and the fiancé(e) must be free to marry. This means that both of you are unmarried, or that any previous marriages have ended through divorce, annulment or death.
You must also have met with the fiancé(e) in person at least one time within the last two years before filing for the fiancé(e) visa. (This requirement can be waived in certain circumstances)
You must also have met with the fiancé(e) in person at least one time within the last two years before filing for the fiancé(e) visa. (This requirement can be waived in certain circumstances)
You may also apply to bring the fiancé(e)’s unmarried children, who are under age 21, to the United States.
You may also apply to bring the fiancé(e)’s unmarried children, who are under age 21, to the United States.
er. Treaty traders engage in substantial international trade of goods, services, or technology between the treaty country and themselves.
E-1 Visa Requirements
E-1 Visa Requirements
E-1 Treaty Trader
E-1 Treaty Trader
The treaty trader must meet the following criteria to qualify:
Be a national of a country with which the United States maintains a treaty of commerce and navigation
Carry on substantial trade
Carry on principal trade between the United States and the treaty country which qualified the treaty trader for E-1 classification.
Trade is the existing international exchange of items of trade for consideration between the United States and the treaty country. Items of trade include but are not limited to goods, services, international banking, insurance, transportation, tourism, technology and its transfer, and some news-gathering activities.
A current list of treaty countries with which the United States maintains a treaty of commerce or navigation may be found at: U.S. Department of State Treaty Countries.
Employee of a Treaty Trader
An employee of a treaty trader must meet the following criteria:
Be the same nationality of the principal alien employer (who must have the nationality of the treaty country)
Meet the definition of “employee” under the relevant law
Either be engaging in duties of an executive or supervisory character, or if employed in a lesser capacity, have special qualifications.
If the treaty investor employer is an entity or organization it must be at least 50% owned by persons in the United States who have the nationality of the treaty country. These owners must be maintaining nonimmigrant treaty investor status. If the owners are not in the United States, they must be, if they were to seek admission to this country, classifiable as nonimmigrant treaty investors
Period of Stay
Treaty Traders and employees of treaty traders will be allowed a maximum initial stay of two years. Extensions may be granted in increments of two years. No maximum limit in E-1 status exists, however, all E-1 nonimmigrants must maintain an intention to depart to depart the United States when their status expires or is terminated.
Family Members
Dependent Spouses and Children of E-1 nonimmigrants may qualify for E-1 dependent status. The nationality of the E-1 dependent need not be the same as the treaty trader or employee.
Spouses of E-1 nonimmigrants are work authorized through the filing of the Application for Employment Authorization. If granted, no restrictions apply as to where they may work.
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