What matters most for your case.
The fundamentals are the same wherever you’re from — but the angle that wins differs by background. Here’s what tends to matter for Turkish investors.
Turkey qualifies
Yes. Turkey has held a qualifying E-2 treaty with the United States since 1990, so Turkish nationals are eligible to apply.
Source of funds
Savings, a business or property sale, and family gifts are all common and well-accepted sources. What matters is documenting where the money came from and tracing its path into the investment.
Real and operating
The enterprise has to be active and capable of generating more than a minimal living. A credible business plan does a great deal of the work here.
Why the E-2 works well from Turkey.
Yes. Turkey has held a qualifying E-2 treaty with the United States since 1990, so Turkish nationals are eligible to apply. The E-2 can be renewed indefinitely for as long as the business remains active and viable, which makes it one of the more flexible routes for an entrepreneur who wants to build something in the United States rather than simply hold status.
Cases are decided on their documentation. We build the investment record, the business plan and the source-of-funds trail together, so the file answers the officer’s questions before they are asked.
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Led by founding attorney Neil Jalota, our team has worked with firms like Fragomen, Vialto, EY and PwC — and brings that rigor to your case.
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We build the legal theory first, then a filing designed to answer every officer’s question.
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We assess your goals and identify the strongest strategy for your situation.
Strategy & Plan
A clear roadmap — timeline, documents, and the legal approach for your case.
Build & File
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Approval & Beyond
We manage RFEs, interviews, renewals, and your longer-term path.
What Turkish citizens ask about the E-2.
Is Turkey an E-2 treaty country?
Yes. Turkey has held a qualifying E-2 treaty with the United States since 1990, so Turkish nationals are eligible to apply.
How long does an E-2 visa last, and can it be renewed?
E-2 status is granted for a fixed period and can be renewed indefinitely for as long as the business remains active and viable and you continue to direct it.
How important is documenting the source of funds?
Very. Tracing how the money was earned and how it moved into the investment is central to any E-2 case, and especially worth getting right where funds are transferred internationally.
How much do I need to invest?
There is no fixed minimum. The investment must be substantial relative to the cost of the business and enough to make it operational — we'll assess the right figure for your specific venture.
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