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📝 E-1 U.S. Trader Visa
The E-1 U.S. Trader Visa grants foreign nationals from countries with trade agreements with the U.S. the right to engage in international trade within the United States. Turkey, through a trade agreement signed in 1933, is eligible to apply for this visa. This visa is suitable for business owners, partners, managers, and key employees of companies with significant trade volume.
📄 What is the E-1 Visa?
The E-1 visa allows individuals or employees of companies involved in "substantial trade" between the U.S. and a designated country to enter the U.S. "Substantial trade" refers to continuous and regular transactions in areas such as goods or services, banking, insurance, transportation, tourism, technology, or journalism.
📄 Application Process
The E-1 visa application process consists of several steps. First, the applicant must obtain a job offer from a U.S. employer engaged in international trade. The employer submits Form I-129 to USCIS (U.S. Citizenship and Immigration Services).
The next step involves the applicant filling out the DS-160 form, the online application form provided by the U.S. Department of State. This form includes personal information and the purpose of the trip.
The applicant will attend an interview at the U.S. consulate. If the interview is successful, the immigrant visa is approved. Upon entering the U.S., the applicant can begin using their E-1 visa. The initial visa duration is typically 2 years and can be extended if the necessary conditions are met.
📄 Required Documents
Required documents for the E-1 visa application include the applicant's passport copy, biometric photograph, DS-160 form, and I-129S Petition. Additionally, trade-related documents, business plans, financial records, and company activity documents are required.
📄 Family Members with E-1 Visa
The spouses and unmarried children under 21 years old of E-1 visa holders can join them in the U.S. Family members can stay in the U.S. for the same duration as the primary applicant. The spouse of the E-1 visa holder may also work in the U.S., while children can only attend school.