How many E1 visas does the U.S. issue?

5,569 E1 visas were issued in the 12 months from March 2025 to February 2026, and 465 in February 2026. The most went to people from Japan, Canada and Mexico.

• E1 is the Treaty trader. For nationals of treaty countries carrying on substantial trade between their country and the U.S.
• In February 2026, 465 E1 visas were issued worldwide.
• Over the 12 months from March 2025 to February 2026, 5,569 were issued.
• The countries receiving the most are Japan (1,450), Canada (1,236) and Mexico (610).

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