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E-1 treaty traders: the basics
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The E-1 treaty trader category allows a national of a treaty country to come to the United States to carry on trade between the two countries. Türkiye and France both have E-1 treaties with the United States.
Broadly, it concerns:
- Trade that already exists, rather than plans to find new business
- Goods, and also services such as transportation, insurance, banking and technology
- The nationality of the trader or of the trading company
- The volume of trade, and how much of it runs between the two countries
- Employees in executive or supervisory roles, or whose role depends on knowledge of the business
It is a temporary status. A spouse and children may accompany the trader. Requirements and consular practice change, so current information is worth checking before planning travel.
To discuss how these rules may apply to a specific situation, you may schedule a consultation. Scheduling a consultation does not create an attorney-client relationship.
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