PRACTICE ROUNDTABLE With the globalization of the economy, foreign entrepreneurs increasingly wish to establish businesses in the U.S. This panel will address advanced issues that arise in connection with the E visa process, including start-up of operations, application preparation and post-visa corporate changes. Getting the Business Started - Permissible U.S. Activities Before E Acquired What is "Substantial" for Investment and Trade Purposes? Employee Issues - Proving the NIV Essential Employee and Alternative Approaches to Job Creation Proving Source of Funds for E-2 Complex Corporate Structure and Ownership Issues Dual Intent, Entry and Spousal Employment Issues Bernard P. Wolfsdorf, Henry J. Chang, Stephen Fischel, Matthew Cottrell, Jeffrey Gorsky, Charles J. Skuba