Learn about visas and immigration law at lunch with attorney Bob Heiserman in Denver on May 13

May 5, 2010 - PRLog -- DENVER, Colo. The German American Chamber of Commerce, Colorado Chapter (GACC), presents well known International law attorney, Bob Heiserman, with expertise in international business, work visas and immigration law, on May Thursday, May 13th at 11:15 am at the University Club, 1673 Sherman Street in Denver. Heiserman will be talking about a wide range of important legal subjects that concern businesses, both small and large, as well as their owners and employees. All commercial organizations with international operations and those contemplating expanding into this area will find this program informative. Individuals and employees of German or European origin will find answers to important issues concerning U.S. work visas and immigration laws.

The formal program will be opened and closed by a performance of jazz classics given by the Vincent-Lubeck Big Band in from Stade, Germany,  Sister City of Wheat Ridge, Colorado. This 35 piece German student jazz orchestra is in Colorado on a high school band exchange.

Heiserman will discuss the following issues related to international business, visas and immigration Law:


•   Immigration: The People Part
•   Dual Citizenship and Current German-American Dual Nationalism
•   Steps to starting up a new business or acquiring an existing one
•   Business startup team members
•   Due diligence required before business commitment
•   When is a Business Plan necessary and how to prepare
•   When a visa is required and which one
•   Issues about family and key personnel
•   How the U.S. Government can help and how



•   Special Considerations for merger and acquisition:
o   Successful and troubled companies
o   Employer Sanctions
o   Federal I-9s
o   Colorado Affirmation requirements
o   When can a buyer inherit the problems the seller may or may not disclose
o   Dangers of buying a U.S. Company without checking its records

•   Other areas of interest
o   How to get a Green Card
o   How to lose a Green Card
o   What is an E-2 Treaty Investor and who qualifies?
o   Crimes and Consequences
o   United States Citizenship through Naturalization
o   When to visit as a Waiver Traveler? – How Often? – How long to stay out?
o   What ist ESTA?
o   Temporary workers who change employers or lose their jobs
o   Risks of Internet or wrong sources of information about Unites States Visa and Immigration Law: Easier and cheaper does not excuse mistakes

•   Good places to start looking for immigration information
o   Websites (Among Many)
o   How to know when you have bad advice – for sure
o   What happened in Arizona? What next?
o   Will the same thing happen in Colorado?
o   Positive Impacts of immigration on the United States
o   America happened and the whole world sent their best
o   The world remains imperfect so immigration still a work in progress

The chamber has arranged for lunch with a cash bar; reservations are required by noon on May 11, either via email to reservations@gacc-co.org or contact Dan Cheatham, GACC executive director at 303 837-1146, extension 1.  Fee for the luncheon is: GACC Members, $ 27 (including members of associated Euro-Chambers); Non-Members , $ 32; and students (with student ID) $25. Pay at the door upon arrival with credit card, check or cash.

The fund-raising event supports the work of the GACC in the Rocky Mountain region. The GACC is also currently accepting sponsors to support its Fall Luncheon Series as well as the summer Biergarten Festival. Sponsorships are instrumental in GACC achieving its goal of keeping Colorado on the global commercial map and improving commercial and cultural relations with Germany and Europe. Sponsors should contact GACC’s executive director via email to Cheatham@gacc-co.org or telephonically at the number above.

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About the German American Chamber of Commerce: The chamber promotes international business between companies in the Rocky Mountain region and Germany and other German speaking countries of Europe. On the Web: http://www.gaccco.org .