E-1 Treaty Trader Visa Attorney in San Antonio, Texas

E-1 Requirements and How We Prove Them

The E-1 looks similar to the E-2 but rewards a different thing: trade, not investment. The details of what counts, and how much is enough, decide these cases.

A Treaty Country National

As with the E-2, you must be a national of a treaty country, and Mexico qualifies. The trading company must also be at least fifty percent owned by nationals of that same treaty country.

Substantial Trade

Substantial trade means a continuous flow of numerous transactions over time, not a single large deal. Officers look more at the number and regularity of transactions than at any one dollar figure, so a steady stream of smaller deals can qualify. We document that pattern with contracts, invoices, shipping records, and accounting.

Principally With the United States

More than half of your company's total international trade must be between the United States and your treaty country. We show that split clearly, because it is a requirement officers check closely.

Qualifying Trade and Your Role

Trade can include goods, services, technology, banking, insurance, and more. You must be coming to carry on that trade in a supervisory or essential-skills capacity, and key employees can sometimes qualify under the same company.

The Traders We Represent

Our E-1 clients are often established importers, exporters, and service firms that already move goods or services between the United States and a treaty country and want to place key people here to manage that trade. Some are family businesses building on years of cross-border commerce through Texas ports; others are newer companies formalizing a trading relationship for the first time. We help each one present its trade history in the way adjudicators expect, and we plan renewals early so a growing business is never caught between visa deadlines. For companies operating in English and Spanish, our bilingual team keeps the process clear on both sides of the border.

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The E-1 Process and What to Expect

Like the E-2, most E-1 cases for Mexican nationals go through the consulate. We build a package that proves treaty nationality, ownership, the volume and regularity of trade, and the fact that it flows principally with the United States, then prepare you for the interview.

The E-1 is a nonimmigrant visa with a required intent to depart when status ends, but it renews for as long as the qualifying trade continues, which lets established trading businesses maintain it for years. Validity periods vary by nationality and consulate. The strongest E-1 cases show a clean, well-organized trade history that an officer can verify at a glance.

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Fewer than five percent of Texas immigration attorneys are Board-Certified in Immigration and Nationality Law by the Texas Board of Legal Specialization. Attorney Alfredo Lozano holds that distinction, and since founding the firm in 2006 he has brought a Marine Corps veteran's discipline, more than 20 years of immigration experience, and a fully bilingual team to every case the firm handles.

Our approach combines personalized counsel with the documentation rigor these cases demand, so your petition is prepared correctly the first time. Board Certification means the state has independently verified his experience, tested his knowledge, and confirmed his standing among peers, which is the kind of assurance that matters when your family's future is on the line.

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Our team includes experienced attorneys, legal professionals, and client-care specialists who share a common commitment: making the immigration process as clear and manageable as possible for every family we serve.

Alfredo Lozano

Managing Attorney

Board-Certified in Immigration and Nationality Law and a Marine Corps veteran who leads every case strategy.

Linda Hamilton

Attorney

Guides families and employers through petitions, waivers, and interviews with steady, detailed advocacy.

Minerva Gonzalez

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Prepares documentation and keeps every case organized, accurate, and moving forward.

Mayra Juarez

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Coordinates case management and client communication across our three Texas offices.

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E-1 Trader Help in San Antonio, Eagle Pass, and San Angelo

Cross-border trade is the lifeblood of our region, and we help the companies that drive it, in English and Spanish. Whether you run an import-export operation in Eagle Pass or a service business trading with clients in Mexico, we document your trade to E-1 standards and prepare the consular filing. Every case begins with a free consultation.

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E-1 Treaty Trader Visa FAQs

Lozano Law Firm focuses exclusively on the practice areas listed above. We do not handle asylum or criminal immigration cases. When clients come to us with needs outside our scope, we refer them to trusted colleagues who specialize in those areas. Our referral network includes attorneys who handle asylum claims and criminal immigration consequences, so every person who contacts us receives direction toward the right help.

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