E1 and E2 visas are two types of business visas in the U.S. non-immigrant visas, which are suitable for foreigners who come to the United States to engage in trade or investment activities. The E1 visa is for people from countries that have trade treaties with the United States and requires applicants to come to the United States to engage in substantive trade activities, such as commodity transactions or service provision. The E2 visa is for people from countries that have an investment treaty with the United States, requiring applicants to invest in and operate entities in the United States, creating jobs and economic growth. Applicants need to prove that their investment or trade activities have substantial impact and contribution to the U.S. economy.