How Do You Choose Between L1 Or E Visa To Set Up A New Business In The U.S?
• VisaPro Analyze country of nationality – E-1 or E-2 visas can be used only if a treaty of commerce and navigation or a bilateral investment treaty exists between the U.S. and the country of nationality of the foreign company or investor. If the foreign national does not belong to a treaty country, the choice is generally limited to L-1 visa. • Consider the nature of business – E-1 visa can be used by foreign entities not having a substantial investment in the U.S. but having a substantial trade with the U.S. The substantiality of trade is determined by the volume of trade, number of transactions and the recurrence of these transactions. E-2 visa can be used to set-up an entity in the U.S. if the investment involved is substantial. L-1 visa does not have the requirement of substantial investment in the U.S. It can be used for any venture by international companies to set-up a branch, subsidiary or affiliate company in the U.S. • Understand the qualifying relationship – The L-1 visa ca
