Show Notes
In this episode we talk to Immigration Attorney Teri Simmons about the E-2 Visa requirements, some pitfalls, and insightful best practices
Teri Simmons is a partner at Arnall Golden Gregory in Atlanta, Georgia, where she has practiced for over 23 years. She currently directs the International and Immigration Practice Group and also serves as Co-Chair of the German Business Practice. She has represented companies as large as the Atlanta Committee for the Olympic Games, for which she managed visa processing for thousands, as well as middle-sized companies and individual foreign national Investors.
In this episode you will hear:
Basic E-2 Requirements
Some countries that are NOT eligible for the E-2 visa
What a 'substantial' investment really means
What constitutes a 'commitment' of funds
Spouse work authorization for E-2 visa holders
The difficulty of tracing E-2 top level ownership
Why some E-2 visas only get approval for a year or two
What independent sources of documents help build the strongest petition possible
International tax advantages of E-2 visa holders
Paths to other visas
Teri also shares with us:
Personal Success Habits: Multitask orientated, but with a strong sense of urgency and priority
Parting Thoughts: Feel free to reach out to Teri (She also thanks me for the work I do in this space, what does my firm do in the E-2 space? Well for one, we give out this checklist for free).
For a limited time, Teri is offering a free, 30 minute initial consultation for anyone seeking her firm's immigration services. To take advantage of this offer, please contact her through the linke below http://USImmigrationPodcast.com/14
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