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About Carl Rothrock

Carl Rothrock is an immigration lawyer with offices in Fort Myers, Naples, Boca Raton, and Miami, Florida. He has represented thousands of immigrants from more than 100 countries. He is admitted to practice before all Immigration Courts in the country and is AV Rated by Martindale Hubbell.

EB2 Visas

EB2 Visas | Rothrock Immigration Lawyer | Naples | Boca Raton | Florida

Carl Rothrock EB2 attorney
Carl Rothrock, EB2 lawyer

EB2 Visas.  Florida immigration lawyer Carl Rothrock has successfully filed thousands of cases, including EB2 visas.  A foreign citizen may qualify for an EB2 visa if he or she possesses an advanced degree, has exceptional ability, or qualifies under a National Interest Waiver.  If the U.S. government approves the application, the applicant and his or her spouse and children may receive permanent resident cards and can apply for citizenship after five years.  The U.S. government limits the amounts of visas awarded per year. There are three categories of an EB2 visa in which the foreign citizen may apply:  1) Advanced Degree, 2) Exceptional Ability, and 3) National Interest Waiver

EB2 Visas: Advanced Degree | Rothrock Immigration Lawyer Naples, Fort Myers, Miami, Boca Raton

  • An employer must sponsor an employee for an EB2 visa requiring an advanced degree.
  • The U.S, government limits the number of approved EB2 visas  to approximately 40,000 visas per year.  Further, the government limits the number of immigrants by country.  Citizens of China, India, the Philippines, and Mexico typically experience long waiting periods when they apply for this visa.  Other countries do not experience significant wait times.  Click this link to see current waiting times for immigrant visas.
  • The available job must require an advanced degree or relevant work experience. The applicant may have a master’s degree (or foreign equivalent) or a bachelor’s degree plus five years of work experience.
  • Prior to filing an I140 Employment Based Petition, an employer must usually file two preliminary applications.  First, the employer must file a Prevailing Wage Determination and must pay the foreign employee a minimum amount determined by the government.  Second, the employer must obtain “Foreign Labor Certification,” a process by which the government certifies that there are not enough qualified Americans to perform the job. The Labor Certification process currently takes several months.
  • Most occupations require Labor Certification. Nurses and physical therapists with advanced degrees do not.
  • The foreign employee’s spouse and children under 21 are also eligible for permanent resident cards if the employee’s EB2 visa is approved.

EB2 Visas: Exceptional Ability | Rothrock Immigration Lawyer Naples, Fort Myers, Miami, Boca Raton

  • The applicant must demonstrate that he or she has an exceptional ability in the sciences, arts, or business. Exceptional ability means “a degree of expertise significantly above that ordinarily encountered in the sciences, arts, or business.”
  • An employer must sponsor an employee in this category.
  • Most applicants in this category hold a master’s or doctorate degree.
  • The government requires both Labor Certification and Prevailing Wage Determination unless it waives labor certification.
  • An Applicant must prove at least three of the criteria listed below:
  • Official academic record showing a degree, diploma, certificate, or similar award from a college, university, school, or other institution of learning relating to the area of exceptional ability
  • Letters documenting at least 10 years of full-time experience in the occupation
  • Professional license
  • Salary history reflecting the applicant’s exceptional ability
  • Membership in a professional association(s)
  • Recognition for achievements and significant contributions to the applicant’s industry or field by peers, government entities, professional or business organizations
  • Other comparable evidence of eligibility is also acceptable.

The EB2 Visa: National Interest Waiver (NIW) | Rothrock Immigration Lawyer Naples, Fort Myers, Miami, Boca Raton

  • Visit our EB2 NIW page for additional information about the EB2 NIW visa.
  • Unlike the category for extraordinary ability, National Interest Waiver applicants are not required to obtain Labor Certification. Applicants must show that the necessity of labor certification can be waived because it is in the interest of the United States.
  • Most approved applications in this category are in the field of science, and most applicants possess a doctorate degree.
  • Applicants in this category may file their own I140 Employment Based Petition. They do not need an employer to sponsor them.
  • The spouse and child of the applicant is eligible for permanent residence if the applicant is approved.

Choose a Qualified EB2 Visa Immigration Attorney to Represent your Interests

Immigration attorney Carl Rothrock has successfully represented thousands of immigration clients from more than 100 countries, including EB2 applicants.    He has been licensed since 1989 and is admitted to practice before the Board of Immigration Appeals and all Immigration Courts in the United States. He has received numerous awards and recognitions as an immigration lawyer.  To schedule a free initial consultation, call the Rothrock Law Firm at 239-206-2363.

E2 Investor Visa Taiwan

E2 Investor Visa Taiwan

E2 Visa Taiwan | Rothrock Immigration LawyerE2 Investor  Visa Taiwan. Carl Rothrock, immigration attorney in Boca Raton, Florida, files E2 investor visa applications for citizens of Taiwan wishing to enter the United States.   The E-2 visa is a temporary business visa that allows a foreign citizen to develop and manage a business.  The citizen must contribute a substantial amount of capital in the business venture.

E2 Investor Visa Taiwan | Requirements 

  • Citizens of Taiwan must control the majority ownership or control of the investing or trading company.
  • A citizen of Taiwan must file the E2 application.
  • The applicant must make a substantial investment in the U.S. company.
  • An E-2 visa is temporary.  Each country’s treaty dictates how long the visa may be issued.   Currently, Taiwan issues E2 visas for 60 months.
  • The American Institute in Taiwan in Taipei processes E2 investor applications for citizens of Taiwan.
  • E2 treaty countries have different requirements for eligibility.

The Investor’s Spouse and Children are Eligible for Derivative Visas

  • A spouse of an E2 treaty applicant is eligible for an E2 derivative visa.  The derivative visa allows the spouse to live and work in the United States.
  • A child under the age of 21 of the E2 treaty applicant is also eligible for an E2 derivative visa.  The child may attend school in the United States.

Contact an Immigration Attorney today for a free consultation

Contact a highly experienced immigration attorney to file your E2 investor application.  Carl Rothrock is an immigration attorney in Boca Raton, Florida.  He has been licensed to practice law since 1989.  He files E2 treaty applications for investors all over the world.  Mr. Rothrock practices before the Board of Immigration Appeals and all Immigration Courts in the United States. He represents clients within and outside the U.S.  To schedule a free initial consultation, call the Rothrock Law Firm at (239) 206-2363.

O1 Visa

O1 Visa | Rothrock Immigration Lawyer – Miami, Boca Raton, Naples

O1 Visa | Carl Rothrock Immigration Lawyer | Miami | Naples | Boca Raton

Immigration Attorney Carl Rothrock files O1 Visa Petitions.

U.S. immigration attorney Carl Rothrock files O1 visa applications for people in the field of entertainment, sports, and business. The O visa allows people to enter the United States who possesses extraordinary ability in the sciences, arts, education, business, or athletics.  In addition, the O visa permits people to enter the U.S. who have demonstrated a record of extraordinary achievement in the motion picture or television industry.

Types of O1 Visa

O visas comprise three categories:

  • The O visas allow people who hold extraordinary ability in the sciences, arts, education, business, or athletics to work in the U.S.
  • The O2 visa permits the artist’s or athlete’s support staff to enter the U.S.
  • The O3 visa allows the visa holder’s spouse and children to accompany the visa holder to the U.S.

Requirements for O1 Visa

  1. Employer or Agent Sponsor. The O visa requires a contract with a U.S. employer or agent. An individual may not petition himself or herself.
  2. Advisory Opinion. O visa petitions must include an advisory opinion from a trade or consulting organization or peer group. The opinion must state the individual has a reputation of extraordinary ability. If there is no applicable peer group, the applicant may substitute letters from experts in the field. The opinions or letters must prove the individual has already achieved the top level in her or his field. Click here to see the organizations who submit advisory opinions for O visa applications.
  3. Extraordinary Ability. In order to qualify for an O temporary visa, the individual must have extraordinary ability in the arts, sciences, or athletics.  Extraordinary ability can be shown in one of two ways.  First, the applicant may demonstrate a one-time achievement such as an Olympic Medal, Academy Award, or Nobel prize or Grammy.  Alternately, the applicant may show national or international recognition.  In July of 2022, the U.S. government found that a competitive government grant for STEM research may be considered a factor in demonstrating extraordinary ability.

O Visa Attorney | Rothrock Immigration Lawyer

To schedule a consultation, call Rothrock Immigration Lawyer at (239) 206-2363. Carl Rothrock is a U.S. immigration lawyer with 35 years of experience practicing law. He his licensed to practice in all Immigration Courts in the U.S. and the Board of Immigration Appeals.

H1B Visas

H1B Visas | Rothrock Immigration Lawyer | Naples | Boca Raton | Miami

H1B Visa | Florida immigration lawyer Carl Rothrock | Naples | Boca Raton | Miami

Florida Immigration Lawyer Carl Rothrock files H1B visa applications.

Florida immigration lawyer Carl Rothrock files H1B Visas for his clients. He has offices in Naples, Boca Raton, and Miami. The H1B allows foreign nationals to temporarily work “specialty occupations” in the U.S. A specialty occupation is one that requires, at minimum, a bachelor’s degree or enough work experience equivalent to a bachelor’s degree.  

 

Requirements for H1B Visas

  • The applicant must have a job offer.
  • The employer must acquire labor certification from the Department of Labor.
  • The job must be in a “specialty occupation.” Specialty occupations include architecture, engineering, mathematics, physical sciences, social sciences, medicine, health, education, business, law, accounting, theology, and the arts.  Most occupations require the equivalent of a U.S. bachelor’s degree or higher.  If the occupation requires a license, the applicant must also have a license.
  • H1B visas are valid for up to three years. They can be renewed for one three-year period only and then for one-year increments if the visa holder has an approved I140 petition. 
  • In most cases, the U.S. government caps the number visas given per fiscal year. The visas are typically used up within the first week or two of eligibility period so the applicant should file his or her paperwork early.

Benefits of H1B Visas

  • The H1B visa is portable, meaning the visa holder can change job or change location of job as long as the employer files an amended petition timely.
  • Unlike the TN visa, The H1B is a “dual intent” visa. The applicant can submit a petition for a permanent green card without jeopardizing the ability to renew the visa.
  • The spouse and children under 21 can accompany the H1B holder to the U.S. The child can attend public school, and the spouse can work.
  • H1B visas are a viable solution for Indian citizens. Indians often have to wait for more than ten years to get a permanent green card. As long as the Indian citizen has an approved I140 application, he or she can continue to renew the H1B application in one-year increments until a visa number is available.

Hire an Experienced H1B Attorney Today

Call Florida immigration lawyer Carl Rothrock today at 239-206-2363 to schedule an appointment.

EB3 Visa

EB3 Visa | Rothrock Immigration Lawyer | Naples |Miami | Florida

EB3 Visa | Florida Immigration Lawyer Carl Rothrock | Naples | Miami | USA

Carl Rothrock is a Florida immigration attorney who files EB3 visas.

Carl Rothrock is a highly qualified Florida immigration lawyer who has filed EB3 Visa Applications for clients throughout the world.  Mr. Rothrock has represented thousands of clients from over 100 countries throughout the world.  EB3 visas are employment-based visas that allow foreign citizens to legally work in the United States and obtain green cards. EB3 workers comprise three categories:  skilled workers, professionals, and “other workers,” which includes unskilled workers.  The U.S. government issues approximately 40,000 EB3 visas per year and caps the number of visas by country. 

Types of EB3 Visas

  1. “Skilled workers” must hold two years of training or experience.  

  2. “Professionals” must belong to a profession requiring a bachelor’s degree.

  3. “Other workers” include unskilled laborers and skilled laborers having less than two years of experience.

Requirements of the EB3 Visa

  • A U.S. company must sponsor the immigrant for a job.  The applicant cannot file a petition on his or her own behalf.
  • The U.S. Department of Labor must issue labor certification before the government will grant the visa.  Labor Certification is a complicated and lengthy process.  The employer must prove to the government that it is paying a fair wage to the foreign employee and that no suitable U.S. citizens are qualified to fill the job.
  • The foreign employee must be qualified for the job. 

Advantages of the EB3 visa

  • The EB3 provides permanent residence in the United States to the holder, the holder’s spouse, and children under 21.  Eventually, the family members can apply for U.S. citizenship.
  • Compared to other types of visas, the applicant does not need to prove that his or her talents are extraordinary.  Rather, the applicant simply needs to prove that he or she is qualified.

 

E-2 Treaty Visa Spain

E-2 Treaty Visa Spain | Rothrock Immigration Lawyer Boca Raton

E2 Visa Spain | Rothrock Immigration Lawyer

U.S. immigration attorney Carl Rothrock files E2 treaty applications for citizens of Spain

E-2 Treaty Visa Spain.  Carl Rothrock, immigration attorney in Naples, Florida, represents E2 Treaty applicants from Spain who wish to operate a business in the U.S.  The E-2 visa is a temporary business visa that allows a foreign citizen to develop and manage a business.  The citizen must contribute a substantial amount of capital in the business venture. The Rothrock Law Firm has successfully represented thousands of clients from more than 100 countries and has offices located throughout Florida.

E-2 Treaty Visa Spain | Requirements

  • A citizen of Spain must control the majority ownership or control of the investing or trading company.
  • Only a citizen of Spain can file the E2 visa application.
  • An E-2 visa is temporary. An embassy can issue an E2 visa for a maximum of five years; however, each country’s treaty dictates how long the treaty may be issued. Currently, Spain is issuing visas for 60 months.
  • The U.S. Embassy in Madrid processes E2  visas.
  • Embassies require different documentation by country. 

Family Members of E2 Visa Holders

  • An E2 visa holder’s spouse may live and work in the United States.  Further, the spouse does not need to work for the E2 holder’s company.  The spouse may work for any company that allows foreign work authorization.
  • If an E2 visa holder has a child under 21 years old, the child may attend school in the United States.

Hire an Attorney Experienced in E2 Applications

Immigration matters are complex.  Carl Rothrock is an experienced immigration lawyer in Boca Raton, Florida. He has additional offices in Miami and Fort Lauderdale.   He has been licensed to practice law since 1989 and has successfully filed E2 treaty applications on behalf of investors from all over the world.  Mr. Rothrock is admitted to practice before all Immigration Courts in the United States as well as the Board of Immigration Appeals.  He provides representation to clients within and outside the U.S.  To schedule a free initial consultation, call Rothrock Immigration Lawyer today.

U.S. Immigration Lawyer

U.S. immigration lawyer Carl Rothrock | E2 | L1A | EB2 NIW | EB1

Carl Rothrock is an American immigration lawyer who files E2, L1, EB1A, and EB2 NIW applications

U.S. immigration lawyer Carl Rothrock has been licensed since 1989. He has successfully represented thousands of people from more than 100 countries in the world in visa applications. All Immigration Courts in the United States allow Carl to practice before them, and several organizations have recognized Carl’s achievements in immigration law.

Awards, Recognitions, and Memberships

  • “AV Preeminent®, the highest-ranking level of professional excellence, skill and integrity under the Martindale-Hubbell® Peer Review Rating System. Martindale-Hubbell gave Carl an AV rating.
  • Perfect 10.0 score on AVVO.com, a lawyer rating and referral website
  • “Top Rated Lawyers in Florida, Immigration,” Lawyers of Distinction
  • “Immigration Lawyer of the Year, USA,” Lawyer Monthly’s Legal Awards
  • “Nations Top One Percent,” the National Association of Distinguished Counsel
  • “The Top 10 Immigration Attorneys, Florida,” Best of the Best Attorneys
  • “10 Top Immigration Attorneys, Florida,” the American Institute of Legal Counsel, 2019 and 2020
  • “Top 10 Immigration Attorneys, Florida,” Attorney and Practice Magazine
  • “The Top Immigration Attorneys, Florida,” The Top 100 Lawyers
  • “Top Ranking Immigration Law Firms in Florida,” American Association of Attorney Advocates
  • Member, American Immigration Lawyers Association
  • Member, Academy of International Business

Recent Case Approvals

We received approvals in all of these categories in the last eighteen months:

  • EB1A, Extraordinary Ability Green Cards
  • EB1C, Executive Green Cards
  • EB2NIW, National Interest Waiver Green Cards
  • EB2, Advanced Degree Green Cards
  • EB3, Skilled Worker Green Cards
  • PERM labor certification
  • E2 Visas
  • E1 Visas
  • L1A Visas for Executives
  • L1B Visas for Specialized Skill Workers
  • H1B Specialty Occupation Visas
  • TN Visas for Canadians
  • 601 Waivers for fraud, criminal history, and unlawful presence
  • Citizenship Applications
  • Marriage Based Green Cards (adjustment of status and consular processing)
  • Family Based Green Cards
  • Fiancée Visas

U.S. Immigration Lawyer | Immigration Services Offered

U.S. immigration lawyer Carl Rothrock provides several immigration services, including visas for people with extraordinary ability, work visas, investor visas, and family-based visas.

Visas for Extraordinary Ability

EB1A Extraordinary Ability Visa:  In order to qualify for an EB1A visa as an “alien of extraordinary ability,” the applicant must prove that he or she has an extraordinary ability in the fields of science, arts, education, business, or athletics.  The applicant must show that his or her achievements have been recognized in his or her respective field.  The EB1A visa allows an immigrant to enter the country with no job offer or relationship to a U.S. citizen.

EB2 National Interest Waiver: In order to qualify for an NIW visa, the applicant must have an “advanced degree” or “exceptional ability” in the sciences, arts, or business. Further, the applicant must prove that the United States government should waive its requirement of having a job offer because the applicant’s presence in the United States has substantial merit and national importance.  An employer may sponsor an employee for the National Interest Waiver.  In addition, the applicant can self-sponsor. Like the EB1A, the immigrant does not need a job offer or relationship to a U.S. citizen. 

Work Visas

Permanent Work Visas | U.S. Immigration Lawyer | Carl Rothrock

An employer may sponsor an employee for a permanent job.  The permanent residence card is also known as a “green card.”  If the petition is approved, the employee’s spouse and children under 21 may also receive green cards.  There are three primary categories of business visas.  The first is the “EB1,” visa.  The second is the “EB2” visa.  The third is the “Eb3” visa.  The government limits the number of visas each year in each category by country of citizenship as well as type of visa.  Some of these categories require the applicant to have a job offer while others do not. Visit our work visa web pages for these visas to learn more.

Investor visas

Danish citizens have a number of investor visa options to choose from. Some of these options lead to green cards, while others are temporary options. Below is a list of different types of investor visa options. Click on the link for additional details about the individual visa.

Golden Visa |U.S. Immigration Lawyer | Carl Rothrock

EB5 Visa:  This visa is sometimes called the “Golden Visa” because an investor can obtain a green card by investing a large sum of money. This visa currently requires an investment of $800,000.00 to $1,050,000.00 USD. Depending on the type of EB5 visa selected, the investor may not need to participate in managing the business.

Treaty Visas | U.S. Immigration Lawyer | Carl Rothrock

E2 Treaty Visa: This visa allows an investor to enter the United States with a smaller investment amount than an EB5. Depending on the investor’s country of citizenship, the investor might be able to own and operate a business with a substantial investment. Although this visa does not lead to a permanent green card, it allows the investor to work in the U.S. for up to five years, and it can be renewed indefinitely. While the investor is running a business in the U.S., he or she might consider another immigration option that leads to a green card.

E1 Treaty Visa:  This visa allows an investor to enter the U.S. for a period of time up to five years to conduct trade. This visa does not require that an individual have an office in the U.S., nor does it require a minimum investment amount.  Rather, the treaty holder must prove active trade between the U.S. and country of citizenship. Like the E2 visa, this visa does not lead to a green card, but it can be renewed indefinitely.

Entrepreneur Visas

L1 Visa.  The L1 visa is a hybrid visa between the E2 and the EB5 visas. Like the E2, it is a temporary visa that allows an applicant to manage a U.S. business.  Unlike the E2 visa, the L1 visa is a dual intent visa.  The investor can initially enter the U.S. temporarily but transition to a permanent green card by filing an EB1C visa application. 

EB1C visa. This visa allows an entrepreneur to manage a company in the United States. Most applicants initially enter the U.S. on the L1 Visa. After they run their business for a year, the can then apply for an EB1C visa to permanently manage the company.

Green Card Through Marriage

An immigrant may obtain a permanent green card by marrying a United States Citizen or U.S. green card holder. In order to obtain a green card through marriage, the immigrant must prove that he or she is legally married to the U.S. citizen or green card holder and that the marriage was not entered into for immigration purposes. The United States government does not recognize “common law” marriages. The parties must be legally married. The marriage green card has the shortest processing time of all the permanent green card options. If a U.S. citizen marries a foreign citizen, the U.S. citizen can sponsor both the spouse and child under 21 for a green card, provided the marriage occurred before the child turned 18.

Other Family-Based Green Cards

An immigrant may obtain a green card if he  is the parent, child, or sibling of a US Citizen. An immigrant may obtain a permanent green card if he or she is the child of a U.S. Citizen or green card holder. Note that the parent or sibling of a green card holder may not apply of U.S. residency. In addition, aunts, uncles, grandchildren, and cousins are not eligible to apply for family-based green cards. Processing times vary according to the relation between family members. Visit our family-based green card webpage for additional information.

U.S. Immigration Lawyer | Biography of Carl Rothrock

U.S. immigration lawyer Carl Rothrock

Carl Rothrock is an American immigration lawyer who represents people in visa applications.

Prior to practicing immigration law, U.S. immigration lawyer Carl Rothrock served as a complex litigation consultant to the defense teams of many Fortune 100 companies, including Shell Oil, British Petroleum, Chevron, Chesapeake Energy, Bank of America, UBS Bank of Switzerland, Johnson & Johnson, American Airlines, and Walmart. He has acted as counsel for over 800 clients in a defective product litigation involving defective construction materials.

Carl has always believed that success begins with hard work.  He started mowing orange groves for his father at the age of 8 and continued working for his father’s construction company through high school. Carl took extra classes throughout high school and graduated from high school at age 16.  While working two jobs in college, he saved enough money to attend law school without applying for a student loan.  He has developed residential and commercial real estate projects and understands the day to day frustrations faced by small business owners.

U.S. immigration lawyer Carl Rothrock is also a licensed Certified Building Contractor in Florida and is a licensed attorney in the State of Texas. In addition, he is admitted to practice before all Immigration Courts in the United States and the Board of Immigration Appeals.  His unique background and qualifications have enabled him to guide foreign investors through the process of doing business in the United States.  Carl’s hobbies are scuba diving, boating, and rescuing animals.

To schedule a free initial consultation today, call U.S. immigration lawyer Carl Rothrock at (239) 330-2534.

Rothrock Immigration Lawyer Fort Myers |Naples |Boca Raton

Fort Myers immigration lawyer Carl Rothrock
Fort Myers immigration attorney Carl Rothrock

The attorneys at Rothrock Immigration Lawyer Fort Myers have 65 years of combined experience. The firm has additional offices in Naples, Cape Coral, Boca Raton, Miami, and Fort Lauderdale, Florida. Visit our locations page to find a location closest to you.

Carl has successfully represented thousands of people from more than 100 countries in the world.  The firm files investor visas, such as E2 treaty visas, L visas, and EB5 investment visas.  It also assists employers and employees with EB1, EB2, and EB3 visas.

Immigration Lawyer Fort Myers | Services Provided

In addition to investor and business immigration, Carl represents individuals in family based immigration services, such as K1 and K2 fiancée visas, marriage visas, I-130 relative visas, I-485 adjustment of status applications, and N-400 and 600 naturalization and citizenship proceedings. Further, the Rothrock Law Firm has successfully obtained waivers for inadmissibility, including unlawful presence, misrepresentation, fraud, and criminal acts.  All of the attorneys at the Rothrock Immigration Lawyer Fort Myers have been licensed for more than 30 years, and all attorneys are rated AV Preemminent by Martindale Hubbell.

Awards, Recognitions, and Memberships

  • “AV Preeminent®, the highest ranking level of professional excellence, skill and integrity under the Martindale-Hubbell® Peer Review Rating System
  • Perfect 10.0 score on AVVO.com, a lawyer rating and referral website
  • “Top Rated Lawyers in Florida, Immigration,” Lawyers of Distinction
  • “Immigration Lawyer of the Year, USA,” Lawyers Monthly Legal Awards
  • “Nations Top One Percent,” the National Association of Distinguished Counsel
  • “The Top 10 Immigration Attorneys, Florida,”  Best of the Best Attorneys
  • “10 Top Immigration Attorneys, Florida,” the American Institute of Legal Counsel
  • “Top 10 Immigration Attorneys, Florida,” Attorney and Practice Magazine
  • “The Top Immigration Attorneys, Florida,” The Top 100 Lawyers
  • “Top Ranking Immigration Law Firms in Florida,” American Association of Attorney Advocates
  • Member, American Immigration Lawyers Association
  • Member, Academy of International Business

Recent Case Approvals

We received approvals in all of these categories in the last eighteen months:

  • EB1A, Extraordinary Ability Green Cards
  • EB1C, Executive Green Cards
  • EB2NIW, National Interest Waiver Green Cards
  • EB2, Advanced Degree Green Cards
  • EB3, Skilled Worker Green Cards
  • PERM labor certification
  • E2 Visas
  • E1 Visas
  • L1A Visas for Executives
  • L1B Visas for Specialized Skill Workers
  • H1B Specialty Occupation Visas
  • TN Visas for Canadians
  • 601 Waivers for fraud, criminal history, and unlawful presence
  • Citizenship Applications
  • Marriage Based Green Cards (adjustment of status and consular processing)
  • Family Based Green Cards
  • Fiancée Visas

Rothrock Immigration Lawyer Fort Myers: Our Statement

Miami and South Florida are continuing to develop into a coveted site for both U.S. domestic and international business. Immigrants have played a large part in this success story, by staffing, managing and owning businesses – from mom and pop operations, to companies with regional and international connections.  The U.S. Government recognizes the benefits of such activity and encourages it, by providing  immigration laws and policies which reward and benefit entrepreneurs and their employees. These rewards often include pathways to U.S. Citizenship for investors, managers, employees and their limited families.

At the Rothrock Law Firm, we believe that our highest and best use as attorneys is to counsel clients not to view US immigration policy and law as an obstacle to “get around.” Rather, we counsel are clients to be careful not to do anything short term that could jeopardize any more important, long term goals.  We also counsel our clients to choose cost effective pathways.  This advice applies equally to any visa applicant.  In particular, during our business/investor visa consultations, we not only determine the clients’ short and long term goals, we do our best to point out how the creative use of US immigration law can provide for any immediate solution required.   We also tend to further examine how it may be used to provide long term piece of mind for business growth management.

Our visa approval rates worldwide provide the best evidence of our capabilities and are the envy of our competitors. We are proud to provide what is often “life changing” advice and cost-effective legal solutions to business challenges. As native South Floridians, we are also humbly proud of the part we play in the accomplishments of our clients in the community. We provide “boutique firm”  U.S. visa services to accomplish each client’s goal. If you think you may benefit from our services, please contact us for a free consultation.

To schedule a consultation, call Rothrock Immigration Lawyer Fort Myers at (239) 206-2363.

EB1 Visas

EB1 Visas | Rothrock Immigration Lawyer | Naples | Miami | Florida | US

EB1 Visa | Rothrock Immigration Lawyer Naples | Miami | Florida | USA
Carl Rothrock is Florida immigration attorney who files EB1A visas for citizens who hold extraordinary abilities.

U.S. immigration lawyer Carl Rothrock has filed thousands of cases for people from over 100 countries, including EB1 visas.  A foreign citizen may apply for an EB1 visa to obtain a green card without labor certification.  If USCIS approves the application, the foreign citizen and his or her spouse and children may receive permanent resident cards and can then apply for citizenship after five years.  There are three categories of an EB1 visa in which the foreign citizen may apply:  1) Extraordinary Ability, 2) Outstanding professors and researchers, and 3) Multinational managers or executives.

EB1Visas for Aliens of Extraordinary Ability (EB1A) | Rothrock Immigration Lawyer Miami, Naples, Fort Myers, Boca Raton

In order to qualify for an EB1 visa as an “alien of extraordinary ability,” the applicant must prove that he or she has an extraordinary ability in the sciences, arts, education, business, or athletics.  The applicant must show that his or her achievements have been recognized in his or her respective field.  An applicant must prove that he or she meets three out of ten criteria below:

  • Receipt of lesser nationally or internationally recognized prizes or awards for excellence
  • Membership in associations in the field which demand outstanding achievement of their members
  • Published material about the applicant in professional or major trade publications or other major media
  • Evidence that the applicant has been asked to judge the work of others, either individually or on a panel
  • Applicant’s original scientific, scholarly, artistic, athletic, or business-related contributions of major significance to the field
  • Authorship of scholarly articles in professional or major trade publications or other major media
  • Work has been displayed at artistic exhibitions or showcases
  • Performance of a leading or critical role in distinguished organizations
  • The applicant commands a high salary or other significantly high remuneration in relation to others in the field
  • Commercial success in the performing arts

Alternately, if the foreign citizen does not meet three of the above listed requirements, he or she can substitute a one-time achievement, such as a Pulitzer Prize, Oscar, Olympic medal, etc.  An employer does not need to sponsor an alien of extraordinary ability.  The foreigner can file his or her own petition.  USCIS does not limit the number of visas issued in this category.

EB1 Visas for Outstanding Professors and Researchers (EB1B) | Rothrock Immigration Lawyer | Naples, Fort Myers, Boca Raton

Outstanding professors and researchers must demonstrate international recognition in a particular academic field.  The EB1 visa applicant must hold three years of experience in teaching or research in that academic area.  In addition, the applicant must enter the United States to pursue a tenure track teaching position or a comparable research position at a university.  The foreign citizen must document evidence in at least two of the following criteria:

  • Receipt of major prizes or awards for outstanding achievement
  • Membership in associations that require their members to demonstrate outstanding achievement
  • Published material in professional publications written by others about the alien’s work in the academic field
  • Participation, either on a panel or individually, as a judge of the work of others in the same or allied academic field
  • Original scientific or scholarly research contributions in the field
  • Authorship of scholarly books or articles (in scholarly journals with international circulation) in the field

The applicant’s employer must file an I140 petition to sponsor the employee; however, the government does not require labor certification.  If the government approves the petition, the employee and his or her spouse and children may receive permanent resident cards.  USCIS does not limit the number of visas issued in this category.

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The employer must have employed the applicant for at least one year within the last three years outside the United States.  An employee must enter the United States to continue service to this employer.  In addition, the employee must have worked as a manger or executive with the employer, an affiliate, or a subsidiary.  Only a U.S. employer can sponsor an employee under this category.  The employer must have operated the business for at least one year as an affiliate, subsidiary, or same corporation that employed the person abroad.  USCIS does not limit the number of visas issued in this category.

Choose a Qualified Immigration Attorney to Represent your Interests

Carl Rothrock, an immigration attorney in Fort Myers, Florida, has represented thousands of immigration clients from over 100 countries.  He has been licensed since 1989 and is admitted to practice before the Board of Immigration Appeals and all Immigration Courts in the United States.  He has offices throughout Florida, including Naples, Fort Myers, Cape Coral, Boca Raton, Miami, and Fort Lauderdale. To schedule a free initial consultation, call the Rothrock Law Firm at 239-206-2363.

Netherlands E-2 Visa

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Florida immigration lawyer files E2 treaty visa for Dutch citizens.

Netherlands E-2 visa.  Boca Raton immigration attorney Carl Rothrock files E2 Visa applications for citizens of the Netherlands who wish to operate a business in the United States.  The E-2 visa is a temporary business visa that allows a foreign citizen to develop and manage a business.  The citizen must contribute a substantial amount of capital in the business venture.

Netherlands E-2 Visa Requirements

  • A citizen of the Netherlands must control the majority ownership or control of the investing or trading company.
  • A citizen of the Netherlands must file the E2 application.
  • An E-2 visa is temporary. An embassy can issue an E2 visa for a maximum of five years; however, each country’s treaty dictates how long the treaty may be issued. Currently, the Netherlands issues the E2 visa for 36 months.
  • The U.S. Embassy in Amsterdam processes E2 treaty visas for applicants from the Netherlands.

Derivative E2 Visa for Spouse and Child

  • The spouse of an E2 visa holder may live and work in the United States. 
  • The child of an E2 visa holder may attend school in the United States.  The child must be under age 21.

Discuss Your Case Today with a Qualified Immigration Lawyer

Experience matters.  Carl Rothrock is an experienced immigration lawyer in Boca Raton, Florida. He has additional offices in Miami and Fort Lauderdale.   He has been licensed to practice law since 1989 and has successfully filed E2 treaty applications on behalf of investors from all over the world.  Mr. Rothrock is admitted to practice before all Immigration Courts in the United States as well as the Board of Immigration Appeals.  He provides representation to clients within and outside the U.S.  To schedule a free initial consultation, call Rothrock Immigration Lawyer today.