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04AMMAN9145
2004-11-10 17:20:00
UNCLASSIFIED
Embassy Amman
Cable title:  

PROPOSED FIVE-YEAR RECIPROCITY ON E1-E2 TREATY

Tags:  CVIS ETRD KTIA PREL JO 
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UNCLAS AMMAN 009145 

SIPDIS

STATE FOR NEA/ELA - D. BARON

E.O. 12958: N/A
TAGS: CVIS ETRD KTIA PREL JO
SUBJECT: PROPOSED FIVE-YEAR RECIPROCITY ON E1-E2 TREATY
TRADER/INVESTOR VISAS

REF: BARON-LAWLESS FAX (11/02/04)

UNCLAS AMMAN 009145

SIPDIS

STATE FOR NEA/ELA - D. BARON

E.O. 12958: N/A
TAGS: CVIS ETRD KTIA PREL JO
SUBJECT: PROPOSED FIVE-YEAR RECIPROCITY ON E1-E2 TREATY
TRADER/INVESTOR VISAS

REF: BARON-LAWLESS FAX (11/02/04)


1. Post has reviewed the diplomatic note from the Jordanian
embassy in Washington, DC, (REF) which requests that, under
the relevant article in the bilateral Free Trade Agreement,
the USG and GOJ jointly examine the possibility of issuing
E1/E2 visas based on a five year visa issuance. Post
recommends responding favorably to this overture.


2. Currently, Americans applying for an investor visa in
Jordan first receive a three-month, single-entry visa, which
they can adjust to permanent residency status after arriving
in country. However, we understand that while the permanent
residency status allows for unrestricted travel in and out of
the country, the maximum period is now one year, renewable
each year. We have received conflicting reports about the
possibility of this one-year period being extended to five
years. If Department is inclined to respond favorably to the
subject Jordanian request, it may be useful first to inquire
if the appropriate inter-agency consultations have taken
place in Jordan, including with the relevant public security
agencies, which Post stands ready to do if so instructed.
HALE