Expand your business into the USA

If you trade with the USA, Blue Lake Law may be able to help you and your employees visit the USA to carry out international trade with other businesses.

Our E1 treaty trade visa service will make it easier for you and your employees to enter the USA to do business, helping to strengthen the economy of your home country and the USA.

What is an E1 visa?

The USA E1 visa is a non-immigrant resident visa that will allow you to visit the United States for business and trade-related activities including the purchase and sale of physical goods or services.

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E1 visa eligibility

To be eligible for an E1 treaty trader visa in the USA:

Be a citizen of a US trade treaty country

These include:

Argentina, Australia, Bolivia, Bosnia & Herzegovina, Brunei, Canada, Chile, China, Costa Rica, Ethiopia, Honduras, Israel, Japan, Jordan, Kosovo, Liberia, Macedonia, Mexico, Montenegro, New Zealand, Norway, Oman, Pakistan, Paraguay, Philippines, Serbia, Singapore, South Korea, Suriname, Switzerland, Taiwan, Thailand, Togo, Turkey, the United Kingdom and all EU member states.

Substantial trade

This means there needs to be a continuous flow of goods or services between your home country and the USA.

Applicant conditions

The employee applying for the E1 visa must play a substantial role in the business including being a manager, a specialist in their field or an executive.

E1 visa validity

Length of an E1 visa

An E1 visa can be valid for a period of up to five years initially but can be extended or renewed indefinitely providing the eligibility criteria is fulfilled.

US residency

You will be able to continuously reside in the USA for as long as your E1 visa is valid.

Family

Your husband or wife, along with unmarried children under 21 years of age are eligible to reside in the USA with you under an E1 visa.

Work limitations

On an E1 visa, you can only carry out work relating to the trading activities stated or for the company that’s sponsoring you, however, spouses can apply for work authorization which will allow them to work for any employer.

Why choose Blue Lake Law as your E1 visa lawyer?

Applying for US visas can be a complex process with many different forms that, if not completed correctly, can lead to application delays or even immediate rejection. At Blue Lake Law, we understand this and will help you apply for an E1 visa in the USA with the aim of first time approval.

How Blue Lake Law helps with E1 visa applications

We are experts in US visa applications and coaching our clients through the process, having been helping our clients successfully relocate to the USA for many years.

We will help with everything including:

  • Advice on visa options
  • Completing your E1 visa application form
  • Gathering your supporting documents
  • Reviewing your supporting documents
  • Filing E1 forms with the USCIS or with a US consulate abroad
  • Arranging any US visa interviews
  • E1 visa renewals
  • Appeals with the USCIS or Department of State if your application is denied
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Cost of our E1 visa application service

At Blue Lake law, we believe in completely transparent pricing with no hidden charges. We offer a fixed fee E1 visa application service.

Our legal fees for our E1 visa application service are exclusive of visa application fees and are as follows:

New E1 visa application: $5,000

E1 employee visa without registration: $1,500

Please note, the legal fees for our service are separate from any government fee

For more details or if you have any questions, feel free to speak with one of our experts. Schedule a consultation today to discuss your needs and understand the full scope of costs involved.

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What Our Clients Say

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