The E-1 Treaty Trader visa allows citizens of countries that have a trade treaty with the United States to engage in substantial trade activities between their home country and the U.S. The E-1 visa extension allows holders to continue their stay and trade activity in the U.S. under the same status.

Who Can Apply for an E-1 Visa Extension?

1. Merchants and Companies:some text
   • Active companies that continue to engage in substantial trade between the U.S. and the applicant's home country.
2. Key Employees:some text
   • Employees of companies engaged in trade between the U.S. and the home country. These employees must play a key role within the company, such as executives or specialized workers.

E-1 Visa Extension Application Requirements

1. Continued Substantial Commercial Activity:some text
   • The applicant must demonstrate that the company continues to engage in substantial trade between the U.S. and the home country.
2. Maintenance of Merchant or Key Employee Status:some text
   • The applicant must continue to be a merchant or employee essential to the business activity of the company, performing functions that justify the need for his presence in the U.S.
3. No Change in the Company's or Employee's Conditions:some text
   • There must be no significant changes in the company or working conditions that would alter the purpose of the original E-1 visa.
4. Proof of Compliance with Requirements:some text
   • Evidence must be provided that the business activity remains substantial and that the applicant still holds an essential position in the company.

E-1 Visa Extension Application Process

1. Form DS-160 - Nonimmigrant Visa Application:some text
   • Completing this form is the first step in the extension application.
2. Evidence of Continuity of Trade:some text
   • Documents showing that the company continues to engage in substantial trade between the U.S. and the country of origin.
3. Proof of Continued Employment:some text
   • If the applicant is a key employee, he/she must provide evidence that he/she continues to perform essential functions in the company.
4. Payment of Application Fees:some text
   • Applicants must pay the appropriate fee for the E-1 visa extension.
5. Filing of Application with USCIS (U.S. Citizenship and Immigration Services):some text
   • The extension application must be filed with the USCIS before the expiration date of the current visa.

E-1 Visa Extension Processing Times

• Standard Processing:some text
  • The processing time for the E-1 visa extension generally takes 2 to 3 months.
• Premium Processing:some text
  • Available for an additional fee of $2,500 USD, which allows for an accelerated processing time of 15 business days.

Duration of the E-1 Visa Extension

• Initial Renewal:some text
  • The E-1 visa extension may be granted for an additional 2 years.
• Subsequent renewals:some text
  • The E-1 visa may be renewed indefinitely as long as substantial trade continues between the U.S. and the home country, and the applicant continues to play an essential role in the enterprise.

E-1 Visa Extension Benefits

1. Continues to Live and Work in the U.S.:some text
   • The visa extension allows the holder to continue to live and work in the U.S. while continuing to engage in substantial business activities.
2. Family Reunification:some text
   • Spouses and children under 21 years of age of E-1 visa holders may accompany them under an E-2 visa, which allows them to live, study or work in the US.
3. Employment Flexibility:some text
   • If the E-1 visa holder changes employers within the same industry or trade, he or she may do so without losing status, as long as the substantial trade continues.

Important Considerations

• Requires Continuity of Trade:some text
  • The extension will not be approved if substantial trade between the country of origin and the U.S. has stopped or significantly decreased.
• Maintain Status:some text
  • Applicants must ensure that they meet all requirements of the original E-1 visa to maintain their legal status in the U.S. during the extension.

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