Who needs a DS-156E form?
This form is used by those who want to receive a Treaty Trader or Treaty investor non-immigrant visa. The form is completed by the applicant who must be a national of a treaty country. You will find the list of other requirement for treaty traders and investors on the first page of the form (instructions).
What is the purpose of DS-156E form?
This form is an application for a certain type of nonimmigrant visa. It must be submitted together with the application form DS-156. The application contains the detailed financial information about the business entity which will help the US Department of State make a decision on a nonimmigrant visa.
What documents must be accompanied by the DS-156E fillable form?
The application must be submitted together with the form DS-156 or I-129 and other requested documents.
When is the DS-156E form due?
This form should be filed beforehand, as the process of obtaining the non-immigrant visa can take up to 5 months.
What information should be provided in the DS-156E fillable form?
The applicant must add the following information:
- Name of US company
- Type of enterprise
- Address of the Headquarters of US enterprise
- Date and place of the business establishment
- Nature of the business
- Description of the services and production
- Name and address of the foreign business
- Nationality of the foreign entity
- Financial information for a current year
- Import and export information
- Type of investment
- Total investment from abroad
- Source of investment capital
- Type of personnel in the US
- List of all the employees of the US company holding leading positions
- Name of applicant
- Position of the applicant
- Name and address of the employer, education
- Position in the US
- Description of job duties
- Annual US salary
- Information about the person who may be contacted due to this application
The applicant must also date and sign the form.
What do I do with the form after its completion?
The completed application must be submitted to the US Department of State.