Seyda and Huseyin Tozan wanted to build a business they could manage in Florida. After researching several sectors, they chose a Turo car-rental operation and started with two vehicles. We coordinated the investment steps with the immigration preparation and documented approximately $72,000 in investment funds. USCIS approved Seyda’s application for E-2 status without a Request for Evidence in approximately 15 days under premium processing.
Case at a glance
| Item | Case details |
|---|---|
| Principal applicant | Seyda Tozan |
| Business | Car rental through Turo |
| Location | Florida |
| Initial fleet | Two vehicles |
| Investment | Approximately $72,000 |
| Application | E-2 status in the United States |
| Outcome | Approval without an RFE in approximately 15 days under premium processing |
Choosing a business that made financial sense
Seyda and Huseyin brought experience in finance, budgeting, and business to their investment decision. They initially considered acquiring a restaurant, then reviewed other opportunities, including pet-related businesses and dry cleaning.
Their research involved more than visiting premises. They examined profitability, cash flow, purchase prices, and the time it might take to recover an investment. When the numbers did not meet their expectations, they continued looking.
We stayed in contact as their plans developed. The immigration strategy needed to support a business decision they were comfortable making. Investing in an unsuitable operation simply to move the application forward would not have addressed their longer-term goals.
Why they chose a Turo car-rental operation
They selected a business model they believed they could manage within their budget. They also considered the local market in South Florida, including tourism and access to airports, when choosing vehicles.
Starting with two cars made the operating plan particularly important. The application needed to explain how the business would work, how the investment supported it, and how they intended to develop the operation. The vehicle count alone could not tell that story.
We worked with them through the commercial steps, including vehicle purchases, the platform account, funding the company, and transferring money from Türkiye. Coordinating those steps helped keep the business records consistent with the application.
Documenting the investment from source to purchase
Approximately $72,000 was invested in the project. An important part of the preparation was documenting where the funds came from and how they reached the business.
We organized the supporting records to connect the source of funds, transfers, and investment expenditures. The figures and explanations needed to agree across the application. A transfer or purchase could make practical business sense while still requiring additional documentation for the immigration file.
This was a collaborative process. We explained the documents needed and the steps to follow; Seyda and Huseyin provided the records and implemented the guidance as the investment progressed.
The role of the supporting evidence
| Evidence area | What it explained |
|---|---|
| Source-of-funds records | Where the investment money originated |
| Transfer records | How funds moved into the US business |
| Vehicle purchase and investment records | How money was committed to the operation |
| Business setup and operating materials | The business behind the application |
| Business plan | How the initial operation would be managed and developed |
We brought these materials together in a consistent account of the investment and the business. The focus was on explaining the actual operation and supporting the statements made in the application.
E-2 approval without an RFE
USCIS approved Seyda’s application for E-2 status under premium processing in approximately 15 days without requesting additional evidence.
The result followed a preparation process in which business decisions and immigration documentation were considered together. Two vehicles and approximately $72,000 describe this particular case; another business would need its own assessment of the investment, operating model, and supporting evidence.
Lessons for prospective investors
- Research the business before committing funds. Purchase price, cash flow, and your ability to manage the operation all matter to the decision.
- Plan the documentation before transferring money. Keep records that connect the source of funds with transfers and purchases.
- Explain how the business will operate. An investment amount or vehicle count needs the context of a credible business plan.
For more information about the application process and our services, visit our E-2 Treaty Investor service page.
How we can help with your E-2 application
At Celiksoy Immigration Lawyers, we assess your proposed investment, business model, and immigration circumstances together. We help identify the evidence needed, coordinate the documentation of funds and investment expenditures, and review how the business plan supports the application. We then prepare a case tailored to the operation and respond to USCIS requests for additional evidence when needed. Early advice helps you understand how planned commercial steps affect the preparation of your E-2 case.
Discuss your E-2 investment plans with us
Email us@celiksoylaw.com, or complete the E-2 preliminary assessment form. Tell us about your proposed business, intended investment amount, source of funds, and whether you are considering an application from abroad or within the United States.
Outcomes depend on the facts and evidence in each case. Previous results do not guarantee a similar outcome.