If you are a national of a country which has a bilateral investment treaty with US, you may seeks admission solely to carry on substantial trade between US and the foreign stat of which you are a national, or you are actively in the process of investing a substantial amount of capital, you may be classifies as an E visa holder. E admission will be for 2 years and extensions of stay indefinitely as long as the qualifying business is ongoing.
E-1 Trader
Trade must constitute the existing international exchange of items of trade between the US and the treaty country;
Trade must be international in scope; and
Trade must involve qualifying activities.
E-2 Investor
Funds must be at risk; passive investment is not qualified;
Investment must be substantial;
Investment cannot be marginal; and
You must manage and control interest in business.
Your employee who has same nationality as treaty employer and is either executive and supervisor or non-supervisory person with special qualifications who is an essential employee may also be qualified as E visa.