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I. E‑2 Treaty Investor & E‑1 Treaty Trader

Nationals of over forty countries with an appropriate treaty might qualify for a nonimmigrant treaty trader or treaty investor visa. A treaty trader normally is involved with an exchange of goods or services between his/her country and the United States. A treaty investor must invest a "substantial" amount of capital into a business enterprise that he/she will personally develop and direct. The treaty investor must place the funds at risk, have other resources, and not merely invest a marginal amount of capital into the business for the purpose of earning a living for the investor and his/her family. The amount of the investment is not defined but rather depends on the nature of the enterprise.