E-1/E-2 Treaty Traders/Investors are aliens who enter the U.S. pursuant to the provisions of a treaty of commerce and navigation or bilateral trade agreement between the U.S. and the foreign state of which the alien is a national. Under the Trader category, the employee is entering solely to carry on substantial trade in services or technology between the U.S. and the foreign state. Under the Investor category, the investor is entering solely to develop and direct the operations of an enterprise in which s/he has invested substantial capital. Employees of the investor (or the established company) may work in the U.S. if they fall within one of the following categories:

1.  Manager

2.  Individual serving in a technical capacity requiring training and qualifications to:

• Establish the enterprise;
• Train or supervise persons serving in technical positions; or
• Engage in monitoring or improving products.

 
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