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(a) Treaty trader - (1) Classification. An alien is classifiable as a nonimmigrant treaty trader (E-1) if the consular officer is satisfied that the alien qualifies under the provisions of INA (a)(15)(E)(i) and that the alien: (i) Will be in the United States solely to carry on trade of a substantial nature, which is international in scope, either on the alien's behalf or as an employee of. foreign affairs manual: 9 fam visas view recent change transmittals. 9 fam visas: introduction to 9 fam visas travel to the united states with other documents, non-visa travelers [redacted] eligibility and ineligibility to receive a visa: nonimmigrant visas: immigrant visas. The Foreign Affairs Manual (FAM) and associated Handbooks (FAHs) are a single, comprehensive, and authoritative source for the Department's organization structures, policies, and procedures that govern the operations of the State Department, the Foreign Service and, when applicable, other federal agencies. The FAM (generally policy) and the FAHs (generally procedures) together convey codified.

U.S. Department of State Foreign Affairs Manual Volume 9 - Visas 9 FAM Exhibit I Page 1 of 6 9 FAM EXHIBIT I TREATIES AND LAWS CONTAINING TRADER AND INVESTOR PROVISIONS IN EFFECT BETWEEN THE UNITED STATES AND OTHER COUNTRIES (CT:VISA; ) (Office of Origin: CA/VO/L/R) COUNTRY CLASSIFICATION ENTERED INTO FORCE. Foreign Affairs Manual - 9 FAM Visas. The Foreign Affairs Manual is published by the United States Department of State and can be accessed on the State Department's web site. It contains the functional statements, organizational responsibilities, and authorities of each of the major components of the U.S. Department of State. 9 FAM (U) Tourist Visas (B-2) - Applicants coming to the United States as Visitors for Pleasure. 9 FAM (A) (U) Visitors for Pleasure (CT:VISA; ) (U) Applicants who wish to enter the United States temporarily for pleasure, and who are otherwise eligible to receive visas, may be classifiable as nonimmigrant B-2 visitors provided they meet the criteria listed below.

Foreign Affairs Manual: 9 FAM VISAS View Recent Change Transmittals. 9 FAM VISAS: INTRODUCTION TO 9 FAM VISAS TRAVEL TO THE UNITED STATES WITH OTHER DOCUMENTS. c. Fifty Percent Rule: Pursuant to 22 CFR (b)(2)(ii), nationals of the treaty country must own at least 50 percent of the business in question when the investor is an organization, and the applicant is an employee. In corporate structures one looks to the nationality of the owners of the stock. U.S. Department of State Foreign Affairs Manual Volume 9 - Visas 9 FAM Exhibit I Page 6 of 6 knowledge, and attainment of a bachelor's or higher degree in the specific specialty (or its equivalent) as a minimum for entry into the occupation in the United States. The definition is the same as the Immigration and.