DOS Notice of Termination of the United States-Ecuador Bilateral Investment Treaty

DOS notice that the bilateral investment treaty between the United States and Ecuador terminates 5/18/18, except that it will continue to apply for 10 years to investments made or acquired prior to 5/18/18. (83 FR 23327, 5/18/18)

DEPARTMENT OF STATE

OFFICE OF THE UNITED STATES TRADE REPRESENTATIVE

[Public Notice 10418]

Notice of Termination of United States-Ecuador Bilateral Investment Treaty

ACTION: Notice of termination.

Editor's Note: The termination of the treaty affects the availability of E-2 investor visas for Ecuadorian nationals. Per 9 FAM 402.9-10: "Ecuadorian nationals with qualifying investments in place in the United States by May 18, 2018 continue to be entitled to E-2 classification until May 18, 2028. The only nationals of Ecuador (other than those qualifying for derivative status based on a familial relationship to an E-2 principal alien) who may qualify for E-2 visas at this time are those applicants who are coming to the United States to engage in E-2 activity in furtherance of covered investments established or acquired prior to May 18, 2018."