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E-2 investor visa and company formation
Topics in this section
- 1.1 The two ways to go to the United StatesThere are two basic ways to go to the United States: a nonimmigrant visa for a temporary purpose and period, or an immigrant visa (green card) for permanent residence. Your purpose of travel determines your choice.
- 14.1 Business structuresChoosing a business structure in the U.S. affects taxes, personal liability, forms, and the ability to raise capital. Owning a business alone does not give you the right to work or live in the U.S.
- 14.2 Formation stepsTo form an LLC or corporation in the U.S., follow the steps of choosing a state, selecting a company name, appointing a registered agent, filing the formation document, preparing internal agreements, completing tax registrations, and obtaining licenses. The EIN should be obtained after state registration.
- 1.4 FeesU.S. visa fees vary by visa type; application and SEVIS fees are generally nonrefundable. Turkish citizens are not charged a reciprocity fee, but some new fees have not yet been added to the official list.
- 1.5 Visa validity periods (Turkish citizens)Visa validity is not the period you may stay in the United States; it is the period during which you may request entry. Your stay in the United States is determined not by the visa but by the I-94 record.
- 16.5 "Public charge": Does receiving benefits affect a green card?A public charge assessment may affect whether a person considered likely to need public assistance in the future can obtain a visa, enter the United States, or get a green card. Receiving benefits alone is not an automatic reason for denial; the person's overall circumstances are considered together.
- 2.5 Investor and trader (E-2 / E-1)Turkish citizens may apply for an E-1 or E-2 visa by meeting the trade or investment requirements with the United States. Applications are handled by the E visa unit in Istanbul.
- 3.3 How to read the Visa BulletinThe Visa Bulletin shows the line status of people waiting for a green card through family or employment. By comparing your priority date, the column corresponding to your country of birth, and the table to be used, you can determine whether your turn has arrived.
- 3.5 Green card through investment (EB-5) and the "Gold Card"EB-5 is a pathway to obtain a green card by investing in the United States, beginning with conditional residence and leading to permanent residence; the Gold Card proceeds through EB-1 or EB-2 in exchange for a nonrefundable donation to the U.S. government. The amounts and requirements of the two programs differ.
Last reviewed October 16, 2026. This content is general information, not legal advice.