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E-1 Treaty Trader Visa

The E-1 Treaty Trader visa, is a nonimmigrant visa that allows individuals from countries that have a treaty of commerce and navigation with the United States to enter the U.S. for the purpose of engaging in substantial trade.

Eligibility

The applicant must be a national of a country that has a treaty of commerce and navigation with the United States. Not all countries have such treaties.

Requirements

  • The applicant must be employed in a supervisory or executive role

  • The trading company must be actively engaged in international trade at the time of the visa application.

E-2 Treaty Trader Visa

The E-2 Treaty Investor visa is a nonimmigrant visa that allows individuals from countries that have a treaty of commerce and navigation with the United States to enter the U.S. for the purpose of investing a substantial amount of capital in a U.S. business.

Eligibility

The applicant must be a national of a country that has a treaty of commerce and navigation with the United States. Not all countries have such treaties.

Requirements

  • Investment must be substantial, ensuring successful enterprise operation - investment should be proportional to total cost of purchasing or creating a business.

  • Passive investments, like personal real estate purchases, are not eligible.

EB-5 Immigrant Investor Visa

The EB-5 Immigrant Investor Program is a United States visa program that provides a pathway to lawful permanent residency (green card) for foreign investors who make significant investments in new commercial enterprises that create jobs in the United States.

Requirements

  • Minimum investment required in a new US commercial enterprise. Standard minimum: $1.8 million.

    • OR in Targeted Employment Areas (TEAs): Minimum reduced to $900,000.

  • Investment must create or preserve at least 10 full-time jobs for US workers within two years of investor's admission as a conditional permanent resident.

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O-1 Visa

Individuals with Extraordinary Ability or Achievement

Applicant must demonstrate extraordinary ability in their field which could include: 

  • sciences, arts, education, business, or athletics.

Extraordinary Ability:

This refers to a high level of expertise, distinction, or achievement in the individual's field of endeavor. It can be demonstrated through evidence such as awards, prizes, recognition from peers, publications, or contributions to the field.

Requirements:

Requires a job offer from a U.S. employer or sponsor to petition for the O-1 visa.

  • Must include evidence of achievements:

    • Ie: Awards, prizes, publications, media coverage, peer recognition or recommendation letters.

O-2 Visa

The O-2 visa is a nonimmigrant visa and is only granted for those who will accompany an O-1 artist or athlete to assist in a specific event or performance.

O-3 Visa

Dependent Visa (for dependents of O-1 and O-2 visa holders)

  • Available for spouses and children under 21 of O-1 visa holders.

  • O-3 visa holders are not permitted to work in the U.S.

  • Full-time or part-time study is allowed.

P-1A Athlete Visa

Internationally recognized athletes and athletic teams

Eligibility:

  • Athlete must be internationally recognized as outstanding and require high performance levels and a substantial reputation.

  • Athletic teams must have significant international recognition in their sport.

 

Requirements:

U.S. employer, agent, or sponsor files Form I-129 with USCIS.

  • Include evidence of international recognition and extraordinary ability.

    • Evidence may include rankings, awards, media coverage, major event participation, and endorsements.

P-1B Visa

A Member of an Internationally Recognized Entertainment Group

Eligibility:

  • For those coming to the US to temporarily perform as a member of an entertainment group 

  • Must have to have at least 1 year of international recognition in the discipline with a history of working in the field. 

 

Support Personnel (P-1S Visa):

  • Support personnel, such as coaches, trainers, or other essential staff members, who are an integral part of the entertainment group's performance, may also qualify for a P-1S visa to accompany the group to the United States.

P-2 Visa

Individual Performer or Part of a Group Entering to Perform Under a Reciprocal Exchange Program

Eligibility:

  • Program involves reciprocal exchange between U.S. and foreign organizations. Applicant must be individual performer or part of entertainment group.

  • Arrangement between countries or organizations for knowledge, skill, or experience exchange.

  • In visa context, it facilitates exchange of artists or entertainers.

    • Example: Artists perform in one country while artists from another perform there.

 

P-2 visa initial stay: up to one year.

P-3 Visa

Artist or Entertainer Coming to Be Part of a Culturally Unique Program

Eligibility:

  • The applicant must be an artist or entertainer who is coming to the United States to participate in a culturally unique program to either perform, teach, or coach. 

  • Programs must be traditional, ethnic, folk, cultural, musical, theatrical, or artistic.

  • Must represent a distinct cultural or artistic tradition uncommon in the U.S. 

 

P-3 visa initial stay: up to one year.

 

Spouses and unmarried children under 21 can accompany with P-4 visas.

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