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E Visas and Ecommerce: American Enterprise in 2010

By Ben Hart

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Ecommerce is a growing area of economic activity worldwide. The following article discusses ways in which ecommerce businesses can benefit from United States Employment Visas.

Ecommerce is something of a new phenomenon in the global economy, but it is certainly one aspect of international business that should not be overlooked particularly as the United States can benefit a great deal from recent advances in computer technology. Thanks to the flexibility that enterprises can enjoy as a result of the internet it is now possible for suppliers, distributors, retailers, and wholesalers of all types to conduct business on a global level. As the United States boasts some of the most technologically advanced business communities, it stands to reason that foreign ecommerce firms would seek a presence in the USA.

A United States Employment Visa authorizes the visa holder to travel to the United States for employment or business purposes. Generally, these types of travel documents provide the bearer with the opportunity to build a business in the United States while residing in the country. Some of these visa categories provide instantaneous Lawful Permanent Resident status. For example, some of the travel documents categorized as EB-5 visas provide the bearer with lawful permanent residence upon entry into the US. That said, these travel documents are generally issued to those foreign nationals who are prepared to make a substantial investment in targeted areas of the United States economy.

Aside from the EB-5 category, there are also E2 visas, E1 visas, and L1 visas. These visas are all generally considered to be employment based travel documents, but each has different application requirements. For example, the E1 and E2 visas are generally issued in connection with a bi-lateral or multi-lateral trade agreement between the United States and the applicant's home country. Meanwhile, the L1 visa is generally issued to executive and technical employees and transferees of multi-national corporations.

The E1 visa is generally issued to those who are investors in the United States and seeking benefits pursuant to American Treaty obligations. The E2 visa is generally issued to those operating a trading enterprise pursuant to language in a Treaty made between the beneficiary's home country and the United States of America. In some instances, those present in the US on an E1 or E2 visa may be required to reapply for new visas abroad at regular intervals.

Each of the visa categories briefly mentioned above has its own unique set of criteria for visa issuance. Furthermore, each individual visa application or petition is based upon a unique set of facts regarding the applicant and the sponsoring company (if applicable).Therefore, those individuals or corporations seeking employment visas are well advised to contact a licensed American attorney with experience handling immigration matters as an attorney can provide insight into the prospects of ultimate issuance. Also, an attorney's assistance can prove advantageous to applicants during the visa application adjudication process.

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