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1. One (2x2 inch) photograph taken within 6 months (passport-style) 2. A passport valid for travel to the 3. A copy of marriage certificate and copies of birth certificates for all children under the age of 21(apply to the dependents); 4. A copy of U.S. Visa and Form I-94 (if aliens are already in the 5. Proof of nationality of applicant: 1) Birth Certificate 2) Photocopy of passport 3) Evidence of legal status in the residence country: 4) Other nationality documents 6. Evidence of the nationality of the trading firm: 1) Articles of incorporation of parent company 2) Stock exchange listing 7. Proof of Executive/Managerial/Supervisory/Essential skills 1) A letter from the employer establishing the applicant¡¯s credentials including, level of education and knowledge required by the position, employment experience, job description, progression of promotion or high level training or special qualifications and the reasons why a U.S. citizen or legal permanent resident cannot fill the position (if the position is not managerial or supervisory) 2) Letter from the responsible official at 3) Organizational chart showing current staffing pattern at 4) Employee's last personal tax Assessment, copy of last personal tax return or T-4 form 5) Evidence of executive, supervisory or specialized knowledge, education, experience, skills or training, such as certificates, diplomas or transcripts. 8. Evidence of relationship with the 1) Sole proprietorship a. Shares/stock certificates b. Shares register indicating total and outstanding shares issued c. Minutes of Annual Shareholders Meeting d. Other Evidence 2) Partnership a. Partnership or Joint Venture Agreement b. Shares/stock certificates indicating total shares issued and outstanding shares c. Other Evidence 3) Corporation a. Shares/stock certificates indicating distribution of ownership b. If publicly traded on the principal stock exchange of a treaty country, enclose a sample of recently published stock quotations c. Public announcement of corporate acquisition corporate chart showing Head Office and other subsidiary/branch locations in the 9. Proof of real and operating commercial enterprise: 1) Occupational license 2) Business License/business permits 3) Sales tax receipt 4) Utility/telephone bills 5) Business transaction records 6) Current/commercial account statements 7) Letters of credit 8) Invoices from suppliers 9) Invoices from suppliers 10) Advertising leaflets 11) Business brochures/promotional literature 12) Newspaper clippings 10. Evidence of the continued trade with the 1) Purchase orders and invoices 2) Warehouse/custom declarations 3) Bills of lading 4) Sales contracts/contracts for services 5) Letters of credit 6) Carrier inventories 7) Sales receipts/report 8) Summary or audits of international accounts and trade transactions 9) Trade brochures 10) Company financial statements 11) Articles of incorporation 12) Import/export licenses 13) Bank statements 14) Annual report 15) Tax documentation 16) Insurance papers documenting commodities imported into the 17) Accounts receivable & accounts payable ledgers 18) Client lists 19) Other documents showing international trade is substantial and that 51% of the trade is between 11. A copy of any changes or extensions of status granted by USCIS (Form I-797) (if applicable) 12. Signed statement of intent to depart the |