The document provides an overview of the requirements and supporting documentation needed for an E visa. The E visa allows nationals from treaty countries to enter the US to direct or develop operations of an enterprise where they have made a substantial financial investment. Requirements include being a national from a treaty country, having control over a substantial investment in an operating commercial enterprise in the US, and entering the country to direct the invested enterprise. Supporting documentation must be provided from both the foreign company where the individual is employed, and the US company where they will work, and include items like articles of incorporation, financial statements, organizational charts, and the individual's resume and job description.

2. Proof of specialized
knowledge and
experience
Proof candidate will
benefit the national
interest
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3. YOUR LOGO
H-1B Visa: Specialty Occupation
L-1 Visa: Intra-Company Transferee
O Visa: Extraordinary Ability
E Visa: Treaty Trader or Investor

4. OVERVIEW REQUIREMENTS
_ The E visa is limited to nationals
from countries that have treaties of
commerce and navigation or
bilateral agreements in effect with
the U.S.
_ Eligible candidates may enter the
US for the purpose of
directing/developing the operations
of an enterprise in which financial
investment has been made
_ Candidates must be a national of
a treaty country (i.e. France)
_ Investment must be substantial
and not marginal
_ Investment must be in an operating
commercial enterprise
_ The candidate must have control of
funds and bear the risk of investment

5. _ Select managers /
executives/ specialized
knowledge employees
for the U.S. company
_ Create a business plan
and organizational chart
for the U.S. company
_ Form the U.S. entity
_ Lease office space
for the new company
(at least 6 months)
_ Hire some local
personnel
_ Gather supporting
documents for the
foreign /newly formed
U.S. company
_ Apply for L-1 visa

6. SUPPORTING DOCUMENTATION REQUIRED
FROM THE FOREIGN COMPANY
_ Company brochure
_ Articles of incorporation
_ Stock certificates
_ Company financials
_ Bank statements
_ Company lease
_ Utility bills
_ Current tax return
_ Organizational chart
_ Pictures of the foreign company
_ Contracts with other companies
_ Invoices
FROM THE U.S COMPANY
_ Company brochure
_ Articles of incorporation
_ Bank statements, if available
_ Company lease
_ Pictures of main office
_ Organizational chart
FROM THE EMPLOYEE
_ Copy of passport, including
I-94 if available
_ Updated resume
_ Job description for the
position in the U.S., including
proposed salary

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