9 FAM 402.9-4(B) Nationality
e. U.S. LPR Status of Trader or Investor: A trader or investor with the nationality of a treaty country but who holds U.S. LPR status does not qualify to bring in employees under INA 101(a)(15)(E). Moreover, stock shares owned by U.S. LPRs cannot be considered in determining the nationality of the business.