Case Studies: E-2 for Real Estate Development

Industry: Real Estate Development
Visa Type: E-2 Business Visa
Country: Turkey

E-2 for Real Estate Development

Synopsis

Davies & Associates represented one of the premier construction entities based out of Ankara, Turkey. The client wanted to establish a real estate development and investment operation in the residential housing market in the Northeast, USA.

Highlights & Challenges

The client was a highly educated and sophisticated structural engineer who had spent a considerable amount of time in the U.S. as a student and professional.

There were a number of challenges in this case. Substantively, real estate ventures are generally viewed as unfavorable by reviewing USCIS and consular officers for E2 purposes. Specifically, it is necessary that a real estate venture qualify as “active” and meet the “real and operating” requirements. For example, a simple real estate investment will not meet this threshold and will be considered a “passive” investment.

Additionally, despite our persistent advice, the client insisted that he did not need to establish a critical financial instrument for the E2 visa -- an escrow account. During the consular interview in Istanbul, the interview was cut short after five minutes as the client was told by the officer to come back when he had an escrow fund in place. Upon supporting the client with establishment of this account, and production of this evidence, the Consulate promptly approved his application.

Results

L-1A approved for beneficiary and spouse in less than 10 days

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Eranjan Venura Parua
Eranjan Venura Parua
a week ago

"After finding D&A through an internet search in 2020, my wife and I had several free consultations with David Cantor. Despite our initial attempt at filing for our E2 visa independently ending in failure, we decided to hire D&A for their expertise and support. Over the course of four long years, Verdie and Cristina were incredibly patient as we took our time to prepare for the E2 submission. Verdie became our E2 Attorney in 2021, and from the start, Verdie and Cristina's patience was evident. Despite our intermittent engagement over the years, they always treated us with the utmost attention. Working with Verdie and the D&A team was a pleasure; their professionalism and support were unwavering. Verdie's calm demeanor and succinct communication style made navigating the process much smoother, even during complex discussions. I wholeheartedly recommend Verdie and D&A - Davies & Associates, to anyone seeking an immigration law firm who can efficiently handle their case with precision and without unnecessary fanfare. Their ability to get things done speaks volumes about their dedication to their clients' success."

Jeremy Abernathy
Jeremy Abernathy
2 months ago

I had the pleasure of working with Verdie and Nessa to obtain my E2 Visa. Their in-depth knowledge and experience allowed me to be fully prepared in my application and they were able to answer all questions leading up to the Visa interview.

Saeed Muhammad
Saeed Muhammad
3 months ago

Verdie was an amazing attorney, providing exceptional client care throughout the process. He had a great depth of knowledge in all areas on business visas in the US.

Satyabrat Chowdhury
Satyabrat Chowdhury
6 months ago

I had a great experience with Davies & Associates. They are very thorough in the approach and their have experts in this field who know the domain very well.I would certainly be leaning onto them for any future needs as well.

hoshino ryuichi
hoshino ryuichi
6 months ago

Thanks to them for handling my E2 visa very professionally. I had a study visa from F1 and changed it to E2. I encountered many problems during the application process. Verdie and Etta were very patient in helping me and it took a long time. I highly recommend this place.

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