E-1 treaty trader business plan documenting substantial and continuous trade between the United States and the treaty country, with more than 50% of that trade flowing between the two nations.
Documents substantial and continuous trade volume item by item
Demonstrates the more-than-50% principal trade requirement
Establishes nationality of ownership under the treaty
Trade ledger format matched to consular review
Financial projections showing the trade relationship continuing
Works for goods, services, technology, and banking trade
The applicant and the company must hold the nationality of a treaty trade country
Trade must be substantial — significant, continuous, and numerous transactions
More than 50% of the total international trade must be between the U.S. and the treaty country
The applicant must be an executive, supervisor, or essential-skills employee