E-1 Treaty Trader Visa – Do Business in the United States
 

The E-1 Treaty Trader Visa is a powerful opportunity for entrepreneurs and companies from treaty countries to establish a presence in the U.S. through trade. If you are actively involved in importing or exporting goods, services, or technology with the U.S., this visa allows you to live and work in the United States while managing or expanding your trade operations.
 

At Superior Consulting, we provide complete E-1 Visa assistance—helping business owners and executives from Pakistan, UAE, Saudi Arabia, Qatar, and beyond navigate the process with full legal compliance, accuracy, and speed.
 

✅ What is the E-1 Visa?
 

The E-1 Visa is a non-immigrant visa that allows citizens of eligible treaty countries to enter the U.S. to conduct and manage substantial international trade between their country and the United States.
 

It is ideal for business owners and senior executives who wish to manage cross-border trading companies and spend time in the U.S. to grow their operations.
 

🌍 Eligible Nationalities
 

To qualify, you must be a national of a country that maintains a treaty of commerce and navigation with the U.S. Treaty countries include:
 

• Pakistan

• Turkey

• Jordan

• Egypt

• Germany

• Japan

• United Kingdom

• South Korea

• and many others

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💼 Who is Eligible for an E-1 Visa?
 

You may qualify if:
 

• You are a citizen of a treaty country

• You own or are a senior executive in a business engaged in substantial international trade with the United States

• More than 50% of the company’s international trade is with the U.S.

• The trade is frequent and continuous (not one-time)

• You play a central role in the company’s trade operations

• You intend to leave the U.S. once your E-1 status ends
   

🔄 What Qualifies as “Trade”?
 

The U.S. defines “trade” as the exchange of goods, services, or technology between the U.S. and the treaty country.
 

Examples of Qualifying Trade:
 

• Export/import of electronics, apparel, food items, chemicals, machinery

• Software development and IT services

• Engineering or financial consultancy

• Freight forwarding, logistics, and transportation services

• Licensing or franchising
   

📋 Application Process
 

The E-1 Visa application involves several critical steps:
 

1. Register a U.S. business entity (if required)

2. Compile evidence of trade with U.S. partners (contracts, invoices, purchase orders, shipping documents)

3. Prepare supporting documents for the applicant and company

4. File the DS-160 form and complete the DS-156E

5. Submit the full E-1 application to the U.S. Embassy or Consulate

6. Attend your visa interview

7. Receive the E-1 Visa, typically valid for 1–5 years depending on nationality
    

📆 Timeline (Estimated)
 

StageTimeframe
 

Business Setup (if needed)1–2 weeks

Documentation Preparation2–3 weeks

Visa Submission & Interview3–5 weeks
 

Total Duration6–10 weeks total
 

🧾 Required Documents
 

From Applicant:
 

• Valid passport

• Resume/CV

• NICOP/ID card

• Bank statements

• Source of funds documents

• Tax returns (if applicable)
   

From Business:
 

• Articles of incorporation / LLC registration

• Trade contracts, invoices, shipping logs

• IRS EIN letter

• Business bank statements

• Business license (if applicable)

• Profit & loss statement or trade summary

• DS-160 & DS-156E forms
   

👨‍👩‍👧‍👦 What About My Family?
 

Your spouse and unmarried children under 21 are eligible for dependent E-1 visas:
 

• Spouse can work legally in the U.S. (no separate EAD required)

• Children can attend school or university
   

🔁 Visa Duration and Renewals
 

• Validity: Typically 1 to 5 years (based on nationality)

• Each entry: Allows up to 2 years of stay

• Unlimited renewals as long as trade continues and the company remains active
   

💲 Official U.S. Government Fees
 

• Fee TypeAmount (USD)

• DS-160 Visa Application$205

• Visa Issuance (Reciprocity)$0–$250 (depends on nationality)

• Company Formation (LLC)$200–$500 (state-dependent)

• Business License / EINVaries
   

💼 Our Service Fee (Superior Consulting)
 

We provide complete end-to-end support for your E-1 Visa application, including:
 

• U.S. business setup (if required)

• Document checklist and review

• Trade structure planning

• Visa form preparation (DS-160 & DS-156E)

• Business documentation formatting

• Embassy interview preparation

• Ongoing support after visa approval
   

🏛️ Where Can You Apply?
 

You can apply from any U.S. consulate or embassy in your region, including:
 

• Islamabad / Karachi – Pakistan

• Abu Dhabi / Dubai – UAE

• Riyadh / Jeddah – Saudi Arabia

• Doha – Qatar

• Manama – Bahrain

• Istanbul / Ankara – Turkey
   

🤝 Why Choose Superior Consulting?
 

• 20+ years of experience in global immigration solutions

• Expertise in E-1, E-2, L-1, and EB-5 business visas

• Personalized attention and strategy for every client

• Offices in Karachi and Dubai

• Hundreds of satisfied clients across 25+ countries
   

📞 Get Started Today
 

Let us help you turn your international trade into a U.S. presence.

Superior Consulting – Immigration Experts

📧 Email: info@superior.com.pk 
📱 WhatsApp: +923091126659, 
📞 Pakistan Office: +92-21-35891262, +971506935562
📞 UAE Office: +971 -4-2663098
📍 Karachi | Dubai
 

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