e2 visa
E2 visa (Treaty Investor Visa), Amerika Birleşik Devletleri ile ticaret anlaşması bulunan ülke vatandaşlarının ABD'de yatırım yaparak iş kurmaları için özel olarak tasarlanmış geçici vize kategorisidir.
E2 Visa Nedir?
E2 visa, 1952 İmigrasyon ve Vatandaşlık Yasası'nın 101(a)(15)(E)(ii) bölümü altında düzenlenen ve anlaşmalı ülke vatandaşlarına ABD'de ticari yatırım yapma imkanı sunan özel bir non-immigrant visadır.
E2 Visa Temel Karakteristikleri
- Temporary (geçici) statü
- Renewable (yenilenebilir) özellik
- Indefinite renewals (süresiz yenileme) imkanı
- Family inclusion (aile dahil edilebilir)
- Work authorization (çalışma izni - sadece kendi işinde)
E2 Visa Eligibility Requirements
1. Treaty Country Citizenship
- Anlaşmalı ülke vatandaşı olmalısınız
- Türkiye E2 treaty country'dir
- Dual citizenship durumunda E2 eligible olan kullanılmalı
- Company ownership %50+ E2 eligible citizens
2. Investment Requirements
- Substantial amount of capital
- At risk ve irrevocable yatırım
- Active commercial enterprise
- Not marginal (sadece living için değil)
3. Control and Development
- İşletme kontrolü sahibi olmalı
- 50%+ ownership veya operational control
- Active role in management
- Authority for strategic decisions
E2 Visa Investment Amounts
Sector-Based Investment Guidelines
| Business Type | Typical Range | Recommended Amount |
|---|---|---|
| Consulting | 75K-150K USD | 100K-200K USD |
| Tech Startup | 200K-400K USD | 250K-500K USD |
| Restaurant | 200K-400K USD | 300K-500K USD |
| Retail Store | 150K-300K USD | 200K-400K USD |
| Manufacturing | 400K+ USD | 500K-1M USD |
Investment Calculation Factors
- Total project cost
- Business size ve scope
- Industry standards
- Job creation potential
- Geographic location (NYC vs rural)
E2 Visa Application Process
Phase 1: Pre-Planning (1-3 months)
- Eligibility assessment
- Business plan development
- Market research ve competition analysis
- Financial planning ve funding strategy
- Legal structure design
Phase 2: Company Formation (3-4 weeks)
- Entity selection (LLC vs Corporation)
- State incorporation
- EIN number acquisition
- Bank account opening
- Initial capital transfer
Phase 3: Investment Execution (4-8 weeks)
- Premises lease or purchase
- Equipment procurement
- Initial inventory stocking
- Staff hiring (if applicable)
- Business operations commencement
Phase 4: Visa Application (6-12 weeks)
- DS-160 online application
- Supporting documentation compilation
- Consulate appointment scheduling
- Interview preparation
- Consular interview
E2 Visa Benefits
For Principal Applicant
- Live and work in the USA
- Unlimited travel in/out of USA
- Run own business
- Hire employees (including Americans)
- Indefinite renewals possible
For Family Members (Dependents)
- E2 dependent visa for spouse and unmarried children under 21
- Work authorization for spouse (EAD)
- Education opportunities for children
- Same travel benefits
E2 Visa Duration and Renewals
Initial Visa Period
- 2-5 years depending on treaty country
- Turkish citizens: Usually 5 years
- Based on reciprocity agreements
Renewal Requirements
- Business remains active and successful
- Investment maintained
- Job creation continues
- Financial viability demonstrated
Renewal Documentation
- Updated business plan
- Financial statements (3 years)
- Tax returns (business and personal)
- Employee records
- Lease agreements
E2 Visa to Green Card Pathways
E2 visa doesn't directly lead to permanent residence, but there are indirect pathways:
Available Options
- EB-1C (Multinational Manager/Executive)
- EB-2 NIW (National Interest Waiver)
- EB-5 (Immigrant Investor Program)
- Family-based immigration
- Employer sponsorship (EB-2/EB-3)
Strategy Considerations
- Plan ahead for permanent residence
- Maintain E2 status during transitions
- Consider timing for green card applications
- Professional guidance essential
E2 Visa Common Mistakes
Frequent Errors
- Insufficient investment amount
- Passive investment approach
- Poor business plan quality
- Inadequate market research
- Marginal business model
Red Flag Situations
- Borrowed money as investment
- Guaranteed returns schemes
- Real estate speculation
- Family-only employment
- Inconsistent documentation
E2 Visa Success Strategies
Best Practices
- Comprehensive business plan with realistic projections
- Market differentiation and competitive advantage
- Job creation emphasis
- Professional presentation
- Legal compliance throughout
Due Diligence
- Market analysis and demand validation
- Competition assessment
- Financial modeling and ROI calculations
- Legal structure optimization
- Tax planning considerations
Professional E2 Visa Services
E2 visa success requires expert guidance, meticulous planning, and professional execution. Self-application attempts often result in:
- High rejection rates (60%+)
- Significant delays
- Financial losses
- Missed opportunities
Alaz Law Firm Advantages
- 98% success rate (vs industry 70%)
- 500+ successful E2 visa cases
- 15+ years of US immigration expertise
- Comprehensive service offering
- Turkish-English bilingual support
Our E2 Visa Services
- Eligibility assessment and strategic consultation
- Business plan development and financial modeling
- Entity formation and legal structure optimization
- Investment guidance and documentation
- Visa application preparation and interview coaching
- Renewal strategies and long-term planning
Client Success Stories
- Tech entrepreneur: $300K investment → Successful E2 → Growing team of 15
- Restaurant owner: $250K investment → Chain expansion → $2M annual revenue
- Consultant: $150K investment → Corporate clients → Green card through EB-1C
Contact Information
- Phone: +1 (469) 949-4646
- WhatsApp: +1 (469) 949-4646
- Email: info@alazlaw.com
- Free Strategy Session
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This content is for informational purposes only and does not constitute legal advice. Please consult with qualified immigration attorneys for your specific situation.