Embassy of the United States Ankara, Turkey

Applicants with nationalities of a treaty country, such as Turkey, are eligible for E-2 visa classification provided they meet requirements for Treaty Traders and Investors. If you believe you qualify for E-2 visa classification, please adhere to the instructions set forth here below.

Demonstrating Eligibility for Treaty Investor Status

The applicant has the burden of demonstrating he/she meets the requirements for treaty investor status under 9 FAM 41.51.

Documents should be organized as set out here below and be limited to those tending to show a particular requirement.

Documents should be highlighted as necessary to emphasize pertinent information. Assertions made in the cover letter must be substantiated through the submission of documentary evidence - presented in the order set out here below - to support those assertions.

Applications must be submitted in a hard-back binder of less than 2 inches in size. The binder must be divided into sections clearly separated by lettered or numbered tabs and include a table of contents, as provided here. Documents provided should be limited to those tending to demonstrate satisfaction of the pertinent requirements.

Processing the E-2 Visa Application

Upon receipt of the application, we will enter the case into our database for review. Upon completion of our review, we will notify the applicant of the decision.