Questionnaire: DS-156 Questionnaire: DS-156 PART I - BUSINESS PROFILE1. Name of U.S. Enterprise, Business, or Company(Required)2. Type of Business Enterprise:(Required) Corporation Branch/Liaison Office Partnership Privately Owned Joint Venture Subsidiary Other 3a. Address of Headquarters, Subsidiaries and Branch Offices of U.S. Enterprise (Specify type of office)(Required)3b. Telephone Number(Required)3c. FAX Number4a. Date (mm/dd/yyyy) Business Was Established or Incorporated in the United States (Attach appropriate documentation; e.g., corporate papers, partnership agreement, etc. below)(Required) MM slash DD slash YYYY 4b. Place Business Was Established or Incorporated in the United States (Attach appropriate documentation; e.g., corporate papers, partnership agreement, etc. below)(Required)4c. Attach appropriate documentation; e.g., corporate papers, partnership agreement, etc.)(Required) Drop files here or Select files Max. file size: 128 MB. 5. What is the nature of the business?(Required) General Trade Retail Sales Exports from the U.S. Imports to U.S. Manufacturing Other 6. Describe fully the services, production, or other activity in No. 5 above.(Required)7a. Name and Address of Foreign Parent Business (If any)7b. Telephone Number7c. FAX Number8a. Nationality of Foreign Entity (Corporation, Partnership, etc.) or Foreign Individual Owner of U.S. Business (Attach documentation)NameNationalityIf Individual Investor, Immigration Status% of Ownership Add Remove8b. Attach documentation from no. 8a Drop files here or Select files Max. file size: 128 MB. 9a. Financial Statement for year (2024, 2025, etc.)(Required)9b.(Required) Calendar Year? Fiscal Year (Attach most recent financial statement or auditor's report) 9c. See 9b. Drop files here or Select files Max. file size: 128 MB. 9d. Total Assets of U.S. Business?9e.(Required) Current Cash Historical Cost 9f. Total Liabilities(Required)9g. Owner's Equity*(Required)* Owner's equity of a corporation refers to paid-in capital plus retained earnings; partner's capital accounts in a partnership; and owner's capital account in a sole proprietorship.9h. Total Annual Operating Income(Required)Before TaxesAfter Taxes10a. Gross International Trade of the U.S. Enterprise in (year)To measure the amount of international trade with the United States, please complete the following. (For trade in merchandise, exports and imports, T refer to shipment and sale of goods across international boundaries. For trade in services and technology, exports and imports, refer to the sale of services by treaty-country nationals to nationals of the United States and other countries.)10b. Calendar Year Fiscal Year 10c. Year Ending10f. Exports from U.S. business to treaty countryDollar ValueNo. of Transactions (Optional)% of Total Trade10e. Imports from treaty country to U.S. businessDollar ValueNo. of Transactions (Optional)% of Total Trade10f. Imports from third countries to U.S. businessDollar ValueNo. of Transactions (Optional)% of Total Trade10g. Exports from U.S. to third countriesDollar ValueNo. of Transactions (Optional)% of Total Trade10h. Domestic U.S. production/manufacturingDollar ValueNo. of Transactions (Optional)% of Total Trade10i. TOTALDollar ValueNo. of Transactions (Optional)100%11a. Type of Investment (Check one)(Required) Creation of a new business (enter Total Start-up Costs below) Purchase of an existing business (enter Purchase Price below) Continuation of an existing business (enter Fair Market Value of Business below) 11b. (from n. 11a)(Required)12a. Total Investment from Abroad Made in the United States (Attach documentation)12b. For Year12c. Calendar Year Fiscal Year 12d. CashInitial InvestmentTotal Cumulative Investment12e. InventoryInitial InvestmentTotal Cumulative Investment12f. EquipmentInitial InvestmentTotal Cumulative Investment12g. PremisesInitial InvestmentTotal Cumulative Investment12h. Other (describe)Initial InvestmentTotal Cumulative InvestmentDescribe12i. TOTALInitial InvestmentTotal Cumulative Investment12j. Attach Documentation Drop files here or Select files Max. file size: 128 MB. 13a. Source of Investment Capital (personal funds, corporate funds, loans, stocks, debentures, bonds, etc.); Evidence of Possession and Control of Funds in the United States (Attach full documentation)(Required)13b. Attach Documentation(Required) Drop files here or Select files Max. file size: 128 MB. PART II - STAFF14a. Type of Personnel in the United States (Attach staffing chart)(Required)14b. Calendar Year Fiscal Year 14c. Nationals of Treaty Country on E, H, & L VisasManagerial Executive (THIS YEAR)Managerial Executive (NEXT YEAR)Specialized Essential (THIS YEAR)Specialized Essential (NEXT YEAR)All Other Employees (THIS YEAR)All Other Employees (NEXT YEAR)14d. U.S. Citizens and Legal Permanent ResidentsManagerial Executive (THIS YEAR)Managerial Executive (NEXT YEAR)Specialized Essential (THIS YEAR)Specialized Essential (NEXT YEAR)All Other Employees (THIS YEAR)All Other Employees (NEXT YEAR)14e. Other (Third-Country NationalsManagerial Executive (THIS YEAR)Managerial Executive (NEXT YEAR)Specialized Essential (THIS YEAR)Specialized Essential (NEXT YEAR)All Other Employees (THIS YEAR)All Other Employees (NEXT YEAR)14f. TOTALManagerial Executive (THIS YEAR)Managerial Executive (NEXT YEAR)Specialized Essential (THIS YEAR)Specialized Essential (NEXT YEAR)All Other Employees (THIS YEAR)All Other Employees (NEXT YEAR)15. List all personnel of U.S. business holding executive, managerial and/or specialist positions by subsidiary/branch office. If aliens, indicate nonimmigrant visa status or lawful permanent resident (LPR) status. (Click ( + ) to add more):(Required)Name & Position/Title/DivisionNationalityTypeDate (mm/dd/yyyy)Place of Issuance Add RemoveU.S. VISAPART III - APPLICANT16. Name of Applicant(Required) First Name Middle/Second Name Family/Last Name 17. Type of Applicant(Required) Principal owner/investor/trader Manager Supervisor Executive Specialist Other 18. Present Position and Duties (Describe in detail)(Required)19. Name and Address of Employer(Required)20. Years with Present Employer(Required)21. Highest Level of Education(Required)SchoolMajor/SubjectDegreeYear22a. Other Relevant Experience and Education (Attach Curriculum Vitae - Optional)(Required)22b. Attach CV Drop files here or Select files Max. file size: 128 MB. 23c. Position in the United States (Title)Untitled23d. Description of duties (include names and titles of all immediate subordinates)(Required)24. Annual U.S. Salary and Benefit PackageSalaryAllowances/BenefitsTOTAL25a. Name of Person in the United States Being Replaced First Middle Last 25b. from no. 25aType of VisaDate issued (mm/dd/yyyy)Place issued25c. If NOT a replacement, is this A) An increase in staff? Yes No 25d. If NOT a replacement, is this B) Continuation of existing employment in the United States? Yes No 26a. I do solemnly swear or affirm that all statements which appear in this application are true and complete to the best of my knowledge and belief.(Required)SIGNATURE OF RESPONSIBLE OFFICER26b. Printed Name and Position or Office First Last Position or Office 26c. Date (mm/dd/yyyy) MM slash DD slash YYYY 27a. Name and Address of Person Who May Be Contacted About This Application(Required) First Last 27b. Telephone Number(Required)27c. FAX Number(Required)