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Turn Your U.S. Goals Into a Real Plan.

Focused guidance for international entrepreneurs, investors, students, exchange visitors, and growing companies.

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Priority pathways

Trade or invest in the United States

Start with the two business visa pathways at the heart of our work.

Retail business operators finalizing a U.S. trade expansion plan

E-1

Treaty Trader

Grow substantial U.S. trade.

For qualifying treaty-country nationals and businesses conducting substantial international trade with the United States.Explore E-1

Entrepreneurs overlooking active retail businesses representing a U.S. enterprise investment

E-2

Top business priority · Treaty Investor

Invest in a real U.S. enterprise.

For eligible treaty-country investors committing substantial capital to develop and direct an active U.S. business.Explore E-2

Not sure which business pathway fits?Compare E-1 and E-2

More focused pathways

Study, exchange, train, or transfer

See the essentials first. Dive deeper only when you are ready.

International students talking together on a university campus

J-1

Exchange visitors

Learn, train & exchange

For approved cultural, training, research, and professional exchange programs. J-2 supports an eligible spouse or child as the dependent category.Learn about J-1

Students completing hands-on vocational training in a workshop

M-1

Vocational study

Train for a practical career

For full-time study at an eligible vocational or other recognized nonacademic institution in the United States.Learn about M-1

A diverse group of university students studying together

F-1

Academic study

Build your U.S. study plan

For eligible academic and language programs, with a clear plan for school selection, funding, SEVIS, and the visa process.Learn about F-1

International company team planning an expansion to the United States

L-1

Company transfers

Expand your business to the U.S.

For qualifying executives, managers, and specialized-knowledge employees moving within an international company group.Learn about L-1

A clearer first step

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