Our client sought to transition from E-2 employee status to directing his own US enterprise. He established a wholly owned car rental and vehicle-sharing company in Florida and invested $90,000 into the business. By the time of filing, the company operated a six-vehicle fleet serving different rental needs, from economical daily transportation to family travel and premium rentals, primarily through the Turo platform.
Our firm documented the investment from its source through its deployment into the enterprise. The filing traced funds from a family property sale in Türkiye, followed by a spousal gift and transfers into the US business account. Vehicle purchase records, title documents, active rental listings, and payroll evidence supported the presentation of an operating business. We also submitted ownership records, a business plan with financial projections, and an explanation of his responsibilities for directing operations, managing finances, and developing the company.
The case centered on a concrete transition from employee to business owner. His capital commitment was supported by identifiable business assets, while the operating records and management plan showed how he intended to build and direct the enterprise. USCIS approved the I-129 petition and the accompanying request for E-2 treaty investor status, enabling him to lead the business in its next stage of development.
