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Immigrate to USA from Germany

Immigrate to US from Germany

Carl Rothrock is a U.S. immigration lawyer

Every year, thousands of people immigrate to USA from Germany. Approximately 3,900 Germans received U.S. permanent resident cards, also called “green cards” in 2021. Carl Rothrock is a U.S. immigration attorney who has successfully filed thousands of visa applications for clients from over 100 different countries, including Germany. He has been practicing law for over 33 years. He has offices throughout Florida, including Naples, Fort Myers, Miami, and Boca Raton.  Many immigration options exist for German citizens wishing to immigrate to America, including permanent work visas, investor visas, family-based visas, and diversity visas.

Immigrate to USA from Germany | Permanent Work Visas

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 webpages for these visas to learn more.

Move to America from Germany| Extraordinary Ability Visas and NIW Visas

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. 

Move to USA from Germany | Investor visas

German citizens have a number of investor visa options to choose from. Some of these options lead to green cards, while others are temporary options.

Golden Visa

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

E2 Treaty Visa: This visa allows an investor to enter the United States with a smaller investment amount. Depending on the investor’s country of citizenship, the investor might be able to own and operate a business with an $80,000 initial 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.

L1 Visa.  The L1 visa is a hybrid visa between the E2 and the EB5 visas. Like the E2, it is a temporary visa with an investment amount of approximately $100,000 to $150,000 USD.  However, 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. 

Entrepreneur Visa

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, they then apply for an EB1C visa to permanently manage the company.

Marriage Green Card

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 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.

Immigrate to USA from Germany | Family-Based Green Card

An immigrant may obtain a green card if he is the parent or child 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 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.

Diversity Lottery

If an immigrant has no U.S. relatives or job opportunities, he can apply for a diversity visa through a lottery. The Diversity Immigrant Visa Program (DV Program) allows 50,000 green cards per year to people from different countries. The State Department publishes a list every year of the number of immigrants selected by year per country and the number who apply. In 2021, approximately 55,000 German citizens applied for the Diversity Visa Program. The government chose approximately 530 citizens.

Immigrate to USA from Germany | Schedule a Consultation with an Experienced Immigration Attorney Today

Carl Rothrock is an experienced Florida immigration lawyer with offices in Naples, Fort Myers, and Boca Raton, Florida.   He provides representation to clients within and outside the U.S.  To schedule a free initial consultation, call Rothrock Immigration Lawyer today at 1-239-206-2363.

U.S. Immigration Lawyer | Rothrock Immigration Lawyer | E2 | L1A | EB2 NIW Visas

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 an $80,000 initial 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 with an investment amount of approximately $100,000 to $150,000 USD.  However, 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, as well as all Tax Law Courts in all fifty states.  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.

Immigrate to USA from Canada

Immigrate to US from Canada | Rothrock Immigration Lawyer

Carl Rothrock is a U.S. immigration lawyer with offices in Florida

Every year, thousands of people immigrate to USA from Canada. More than 12,000 Canadians received U.S. permanent resident cards, also called “green cards” in 2021. Carl Rothrock is a U.S. immigration attorney who has successfully filed thousands of visa applications for clients from over 100 different countries, including Canada. He has been practicing law for more than 33 years. He has offices throughout Florida, including Naples, Fort Myers, Miami, and Boca Raton.  Many immigration options exist for Canadian citizens wishing to immigrate to the United States, including extraordinary ability visas, work visas, investor visas, family-based visas, and diversity visas.

Immigrate to the US from Canada: Extraordinary Ability Visas and NIW Visas

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. 

Immigrate to the United States from Canada | Work Visas

Permanent Work Visas

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.

Temporary Work Visas

A Canadian citizen who does not have an offer of employment for a permanent job can also enter the United States to work temporarily. Common types of temporary work visas are the TN visa and the H1B Visa. 

TN Visa.  The TN visa (also called a “NAFTA visa”) allows Canadian and Mexican professionals to work temporarily in the United States for up to three years. The applicant’s profession must qualify under the regulations as a designated TN occupation. Click this link to see the complete list of TN occupations.  Most TN professions require a college degree.  The applicant must have a job offer in the U.S. that pays an appropriate wage.   Unlike many other work visas, the TN does not require Labor Certification from the U.S. Department of Labor.

H1B Visa.  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.  The applicant must have a job offer.  If the occupation requires a license, the applicant must also have a license.  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.

Move to the United States from Canada| Investor visas

Canadian 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

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

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 an $80,000 initial 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 with an investment amount of approximately $100,000 to $150,000 USD.  However, 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.

Immigrate to the United States from Canada 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.

Family-Based Green Cards

An immigrant may obtain a permanent green card if he or she is the parent, child, or sibling of a United States 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.

Diversity Lottery

If an immigrant has no U.S. relatives or job opportunities, he or she can apply for a diversity visa through a lottery system. The Diversity Immigrant Visa Program (DV Program) allows 50,000 green cards per year to people from different countries. The State Department publishes a list every year of the number of immigrants selected by year per country and the number who apply. In 2021, approximately 48 Canadians received green cards through the diversity immigrant visa program. 

Immigrate to the United States from Canada | Schedule a Consultation with an Experienced Immigration Attorney Today

Carl Rothrock is an experienced Florida immigration lawyer with offices in Naples, Fort Myers, and Cape Coral, Florida.   He has been licensed to practice law since 1989 and has successfully filed business visa applications for people all over the world.  Mr. Rothrock is admitted to practice before all Immigration Courts in the United States.  He provides representation to clients within and outside the U.S.  To schedule a free initial consultation, call Rothrock Immigration Lawyer today at 1-239-206-2363.

601 Waivers

601 Waivers | Rothrock Immigration Lawyer – Naples, Fort Myers, Boca Raton

601 Waivers | Ft Myers Immigration Lawyer Carl RothrockCarl Rothrock is an immigration lawyer in Fort Myers, Florida, who files I601 waivers for unlawful presence, fraud, and criminal convictions.  United States immigration law lists several reasons why a foreign citizen cannot enter the United States or obtain a green card.  The 601 waiver forgives the act. An immigrant may file a waiver for different reasons.

Types of 601 Waivers

  • Waiver for health reasons:  The immigrant may file a 601 waiver for  failure to get immunized.  In addition, the immigrant may file a 601 waiver for having a communicable disease.
  • Waiver for criminal records: The immigrant may file a 601 waiver for committing a crime; however, the government will not grant the waiver for most drug offenses.
  • Waiver for Misrepresentation or fraud:  The applicant may file a 601 waiver for making false statements on a visa application. Further, this type of waiver covers false statements at interviews.
  • Waiver for Unlawful Presence.  The applicant may file a 601 waiver for entering the United States without a valid visa. The I601A waiver is unique because the applicant does not need to leave the country while the application for waiver is pending.

The filing of an I601 waiver is very complicated.  The request is typically accompanied by hundreds of pages of supporting documentation.  The chief reason the government denies waiver applications is lack of documentation.  The Rothrock Law Firm has represented thousands of clients from more than 100 countries and has successfully obtained waivers for clients. If you are looking for a 601 waiver attorney or 601A waiver attorney in Ft Myers or Naples, call Carl Rothrock at 239-206-2363.

Citizenship

Citizenship | Fort Myers Immigration Lawyer Carl Rothrock | Naples | Fort Myers

Citizenship | Fort Myers Immigration Lawyer Carl Rothrock

Carl Rothrock is a Fort Myers Immigration Attorney who files citizenship applications.

Carl Rothrock is a Fort Myers immigration attorney who has successfully filed thousands of citizenship applications.  He has offices in Fort Myers, Naples, Cape Coral, Boca Raton, Miami, and Ft. Lauderdale.  The pathway to United States citizenship starts with a visa.  After obtaining a green card, the green card holder then files a petition for naturalization so that he or she can become a United States citizen.

Requirements for Citizenship

  • The applicant must be a permanent resident.
  • The permanent resident must be at least 18. 
  • The green card holder must have physical and continuous presence in the U.S. for a specified period.  
  • The applicant must pass a civics exam;
  • The green card holder must be proficient in English;
  • The permanent resident must possess good moral character.

Benefits of Naturalization

  • A permanent resident is not required to become a citizen and may reside in the United States indefinitely as a permanent resident.
  • A citizen can vote in national and local elections, but a permanent resident cannot vote in U.S. elections.
  • A citizen can exit and enter the U.S. without any regard to time spent outside of the U.S. Permanent residents could risk losing their green cards if they leave the U.S. for extended periods of time.
  • A U.S. citizen can sponsor a parent for a green card. A permanent resident cannot.

If you wish to become naturalized, call Rothrock Immigration Lawyer today at (239) 206-2363.

Rothrock Immigration Lawyer Fort Myers

Rothrock Immigration Lawyer Fort Myers |Naples |Boca Raton

Fort Myers immigration lawyer Carl Rothrock

Fort Myers immigration attorney Carl Rothrock

Carl Rothrock is an immigration lawyer in Fort Myers, Florida, with 34 years of experience. He 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 Law Firm have been licensed for more than 28 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

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 clients’ goals. 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.