WEBINAR | DOING BUSINESS IN THE UNITED STATES: WHAT YOU NEED TO KNOW ABOUT THE US IMMIGRATION RULES | 17 OCTOBER 2024
European businesses interested in expanding to the United States are invited to join a webinar on 17 October 2024, from 17:00 to 18:00 CET, to learn about key U.S. immigration rules and how they impact business operations.
This webinar is part of the ‘Embracing Global Markets’ series, an initiative designed to support European small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs) and start-ups in their efforts to expand into Asia, Africa, and the Americas. The event is hosted by experts from European Commission services and the Enterprise Europe Network (EEN), the world’s largest business support network, and will provide essential insights for businesses looking to enter the U.S. market.
Who Should Attend?
The webinar is targeted at:
- European SMEs and start-ups ready to scale internationally
- Beneficiaries or holders of Seals of Excellence from the European Innovation Council
- European clusters and cluster managers
- Business advisers from the Enterprise Europe Network
- European business support organisations
- Stakeholders of the ‘Friends of EEN’ initiative
Webinar Objectives
Participants will gain valuable insights into the most critical U.S. immigration regulations and processes, including:
- Which visa is right for you? Guidance on whether work visas are required or if business visitor entries are sufficient for executives.
- Immigration challenges: Addressing obstacles with H-1B and L-1 visas.
- Family visas: Visa requirements for spouses, partners, and children.
- Visa timelines: Understanding the timing for visa applications based on a company’s U.S. setup and investment.
- U.S. tax residency rules: Overview of the tax consequences of becoming a U.S. tax resident.
- Pre-immigration tax planning: Steps to optimize your transition to the U.S.
- Investment considerations: Identifying investments that may not be suitable for U.S. tax residents, such as foreign mutual funds.
- Expatriate rules and implications: Understanding the implications for long-term green card holders and those with U.S. citizenship.
- Accidental citizenship: Strategies to manage the implications of accidental citizenship.
How to Attend?
The webinar will be streamed live via Webex and YouTube. European businesses interested in expanding to the U.S. market are encouraged to attend, along with their business clients, to gain crucial knowledge and guidance on U.S. immigration rules.
The webinar will take place from 17:00 – 18:00 EET (Romania time).
For more information and to join the event, visit the Enterprise Europe Network platform. This is an excellent opportunity to prepare for business expansion into the United States with expert guidance.
