Following is a list of information that is required in order to obtain an E-1 treaty trader visa. Please use Hammond & Associates' Questionnaires to send the necessary information to Hammond & Associates for review.

Evidence That the U.S. Company Is, or Will Be, an Established Business

This can be shown by providing the following information:

• The Articles of Incorporation and Bylaws for the U.S. company.
• Copies of share certificates showing ownership of corporations.
• A copy of the U.S. company's employer tax identification number.
• Evidence that the U.S. company has opened a bank account in the United States.
• Occupational licenses and other related permits.
• A copy of the lease/sublease for the U.S. company's office and/or warehouse space, and photographs (inside and outside) of this space.
• A copy of the U.S. company's business plan, if available.
• An organizational chart for the U.S. company that shows the management structure of the company (i.e., the job title, job description and expected salary of each current and anticipated employee).
• The company's latest financial statements and/or tax returns.
• Company brochures, product photographs, price sheets, etc. of goods traded with the U.S.
  

Evidence That the Overseas Company is Engaged in "Substantial Trade" With the U.S.

This can be done by providing the following information:

• Invoices to show trade with the U.S.
• Canceled checks.
• Contracts, Bills of Sale, Bills of Lading, etc. showing a substantial amount of importing and exporting between the U.S. and treaty country.

Evidence That the Foreign National's Duties Will Be
Instrumental in Developing and Operating the U.S. Company

A foreign national is not always required to have an active role in the day-to-day operation of a U.S. investment. However, it is always helpful to be able to show this will be the case.