USA Treaty Trader & Investor Visas

Overview

E-1 and E-2 visas are nationality-specific treaty categories. E-1 focuses on qualifying trade, while E-2 is for qualifying treaty investors and certain employees of treaty enterprises.

Vistora’s support focuses on treaty nationality, the enterprise and the proposed trading, investment or eligible employee role. We work from the information you provide, identify missing items and help organise a consistent application record. Any regulated legal advice or representation must be provided by an appropriately authorised professional.

Eligibility

This service may be relevant to: Eligible nationals of treaty countries conducting qualifying trade or making qualifying investments.

Treaty nationality, the enterprise and the proposed trading, investment or eligible employee role. The listed audience is a starting point, not an eligibility decision. Your nationality, immigration history, supporting parties and current programme rules may affect the route available.

Documents to prepare

The following is a preparation guide, not a final government checklist. The exact evidence depends on your situation and the instructions for your application.

• Passport and nationality evidence
• Business ownership and operating records
• Trade, investment or role documentation

Provide complete, genuine records and disclose earlier refusals or status issues when asked. Vistora will confirm which documents are relevant before requesting additional uploads.

How Vistora helps

• Treaty eligibility and applicant-document checklist
• Business/investment document organization
• Visa application support
• Interview preparation
• Dependent documentation support

Process

Start with the right context

Choose this service and tell us your purpose, current location and application stage. Include relevant deadlines or existing correspondence.

Organise the application record

We review the information supplied, clarify the applicable document checklist and identify missing or inconsistent items. Employer, institution, sponsor or authorised adviser steps remain separate where required.

Prepare and follow the next steps

After the agreed preparation work, follow the relevant government filing or appointment instructions. Keep your Vistora Application ID to view team updates and respond to document requests. Our tracker reflects Vistora’s service progress; it is not a government case-status portal.

Processing information

These categories are only available where the applicant nationality and underlying treaty requirements qualify.

Government processing times, appointment availability and requirements vary. We do not publish guaranteed timelines or approval rates. Ask for a clear explanation of Vistora service fees, government fees and third-party charges before proceeding.

Read the official government guidance. Check the current instructions before filing or making travel commitments.

Frequently asked questions

Is E-2 open to every nationality?

No. Treaty eligibility is an essential consideration. A business interest alone does not establish eligibility, and E categories should not be confused with EB-5 permanent immigration.

What does starting an application on this website do?

It creates a request for Vistora’s assistance and a tracking reference. It does not submit a visa or immigration application to a government authority or create a guarantee of representation.

Can Vistora guarantee approval?

No. Vistora helps with the agreed application preparation and process support. Government authorities assess eligibility and make the final decision.