The E-1 visa allows citizens of the Treaty Countries listed here to travel to the U.S. for extended periods to work as treaty traders. The conditions for issuing an E-1 visa are:

• The applicant must be a citizen of a treaty country
• The company for which the applicant will work in the U.S. must be at least 50% owned by a citizen of a treaty country. If the company is owned by a citizen of a treaty country with a green card or U.S. citizenship, they are not counted as citizens of their treaty country for proving ownership.
• The trade the applicant will conduct in the U.S. must be substantial and continuous.
• The trade must be primarily between the U.S. and the treaty country, exceeding 50% of the total trade.
• Trade includes cross-border exchange/sale of goods, services, and technology.
• The applicant must hold a managerial position in the company or have specialized knowledge or skills essential for the company’s operation.

The E-1 visa is a relatively easy and quick way for people to work in the U.S., provided the conditions are met. In most cases, it is recommended to use a specialized immigration lawyer to prepare all the required documents.