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 countries and is AV Rated by Martindale Hubbell.
E2 Investor Visa Portugal. Carl Rothrock, immigration attorney in Miami, Florida, files E2 investor visa applications for citizens of Portugal wishing to enter the United States. Portugal just recently entered into a treaty with the United States for the E2 Visa. 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 Portugal | Requirements
Citizens of Portugal must control the majority ownership or control of the investing or trading company.
A citizen of Portugal 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, Portugal issues E2 visas for 60 months.
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 lawyer in Miami. He has been licensed to practice law since 1989. He has filed many E2 treaty applications for investors all over the world. Mr. Rothrock is admitted to practice 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.
U.S. immigration lawyer Carl Rothrock files EB2 NIW applications.
EB2 NIW. Carl Rothrock is a Florida immigration lawyer who has successfully filed EB2 NIW applications. He has represented thousands of clients from over 100 countries. The EB2 National Interest Waiver visa differs from a traditional EB2 visa because the applicant does not need labor certification or a job offer in order to qualify for the visa. If approved, the applicant, his or her spouse, and unmarried children under 21 are all eligible for permanent residence cards.
EB2 NIW Requirements
The Petitioner must establish that (s)he has an advanced degree or that (s)he has an exceptional ability in the sciences, arts, or business. The advanced degree must be equivalent to a U.S. master’s degree. The degree must be related to the endeavor. If the applicant does not have the equivalent of a master’s degree, (s)he can meet this requirement by proving the criteria from the list below.
The proposed endeavor must have substantial merit and national importance.
The Petitioner is well positioned to advance the proposed endeavor.
On balance, it would benefit the United States to waive the requirements of a job offer and labor certification.
The applicant must demonstrate at least three of the following criteria if qualifying based on extraordinary ability instead of a master’s degree:
The requirements for extraordinary ability for the EB2 NIW visa are similar to the requirements for the EB1A extraordinary ability visa.
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
At least 10 years relevant experience
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
Hire a qualified attorney today for the EB2 NIW
Carl Rothrock is a U.S. immigration attorney with offices in Naples and Miami, Florida, with 35 years of experience. He has successfully represented thousands of people from more than 100 countries in the world, including EB2 NIW applicants. The firm’s specialty is business immigration.
Carl has been recognized by several organizations and media publications, including “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,” and the National Association of Distinguished Counsel. To schedule a consultation today, please call (239) 206-2363.
E2 Treaty Visa Luxembourg. Carl Rothrock, immigration attorney in Miami, Florida, files E2 investor visa applications for citizens of Luxembourg 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 Treaty Visa requirements for Luxembourg
Citizens of Luxembourg must control the majority ownership or control of the investing or trading company.
A citizen of Luxembourg 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, Luxembourg issues E2 visas for up to 60 months.
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 Miami, Florida. He has been licensed to practice law since 1989. He has filed many E2 treaty applications for investors all over the world. Mr. Rothrock is admitted to practice 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.
Carl Rothrock is an immigration lawyer in Cape Coral, Florida.
Carl Rothrock is a Cape Coral immigration attorney with 35 years of experience. He has successfully represented thousands of people from more than 100 countries in the world. The firm’s specialty is business immigration, including forming regional centers, assisting investors in E2 treaty visas, L visas, and EB5 investment visas, and assisting employers and employees with EB1, EB2, and EB3 visas. In addition, 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 30 years and all attorneys are rated AV Preeminent 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, 2019, 2020, 2021, 2022, 2023, 2024
“Immigration Lawyer of the Year, USA,” Lawyer Monthly’s Legal Awards
“Nations Top One Percent,” the National Association of Distinguished Counsel, 2021, 2022, 2023, 2024
“The Top 10 Immigration Attorneys, Florida,” Best of the Best Attorneys, 2020
“10 Top Immigration Attorneys, Florida,” the American Institute of Legal Counsel, 2019 and 2020
“Top 10 Immigration Attorneys, Florida,” Attorney and Practice Magazine, 2019 and 2020
“The Top Immigration Attorneys, Florida,” The Top 100 Lawyers, 2018
“Top Ranking Immigration Law Firms in Florida,” American Association of Attorney Advocates, 2020
Member, Academy of International Business, 2018, 2019, 2020, 2021, 2022, 2023, 2024
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
Biography of Carl Rothrock, Cape Coral Immigration Attorney
Prior to practicing immigration law, Carl 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.
Carl is 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.
Regardless of the type of visa you are seeking, you should hire an experienced Cape Coral immigration attorney to handle your case. Carl Rothrock is an experienced Cape Coral immigration lawyer. Call today at (239) 206-8252.
Map of Cape Coral Office: 1222 SE 47th St., #C1, Cape Coral, FL 33904
The EB5 investor visa allows an investor to apply for a green card by creating a commercial business in the U.S. Carl Rothrock is a U.S. immigration attorney with 35 years of experience who has represented thousands of clients from more than 100 countries. In addition, Carl is a Florida state certified building contractor and has owned and operated construction companies for most of his life. He understands the ins and outs of the construction and real estate industry. His background makes him uniquely qualified to represent investors.
Requirements of EB5 Investor Visa
The applicant must invest a minimum of $1,050,000.00. If the investment is located in an economically distressed area called a “targeted employment area,” the government reduces the investment amount to $800,000. The investment amounts change frequently.
The business must create 10 full-time jobs for US workers.
The business must be a commercial business. It cannot be a nonprofit company.
Your investment funds must be “at risk.”
You must use legal funds for your investment.
Benefits of EB5 Visa
The visa is a permanent visa and not a temporary one. The applicant, spouse, and children under 21 will receive a “green card” and can eventually apply for citizenship.
An investor can file his or her own petition without employer sponsorship.
Types of Investor visas
Direct Investment: With the direct investment, the applicant starts his or her own commercial investment and manages the company. The investor takes an active role in this type of investment.
Investment through Regional Center. With the regional center, the applicant invests in a project managed by someone else. The investor takes a passive role in this type of investment.
Frequently Asked Questions about the EB5 Visa
Can I buy a home for $2 million and rent the home? Will this qualify as a direct investment?
Answer: The government will consider this situation as a personal investment and not a commercial business. If you are using real estate as your investment, it has to be some type of commercial business, such as a hotel.
If I buy an existing business that already has employees, can I count the employees that the business already has?
Answer: In most cases, no. You have to create 10 new jobs. There is an exception if you are buying a “troubled business.” A troubled business is a business that has existed for at least 2 years and has experienced a net loss of at least 20 percent of its net worth for the 12 or 24 month period before the date the EB-5 investor filed this or her Form I-526. If the business is a troubled business, the investor may count the jobs saved as jobs created. The saved job must last at least two years.
If I invest in a regional center and the project fails, can I get my money back?
Answer: No. When you are investing funds, they must be at risk. If the investment makes money, you will get your investment back. If the investment fails, you will lose your money. Likewise, you cannot put your funds in a checking account without spending them because they will not be considered “at risk.”
Can the source of my funds be a gift?
Answer: Yes, but the funds need to be gifted to you. The donor cannot pay the bills of the company. The donor’s funds also need to be traceable and legal.
If two people own the business and apply for the EB5 visa, does the business need to create 10 jobs or 20?
Answer: In this case, the business would need to create 20 jobs. Each investor needs to create 10 jobs.
I am concerned with the “at risk” requirement. What happens if I spend the money but my EB5 application gets denied?
Answer: You can place your funds in an escrow account with an escrow agreement that your funds will be returned if the government denies your application. The escrow agreement is not the same as putting your funds in a checking account that you control. An independent agent, usually a title company or attorney, will hold the money in a trust account.
An EB5 investor visa allows a foreign investor to obtain a permanent green card through investing in property that will create jobs and benefit the U.S. economy. The Rothrock Law Firm are experienced immigration attorneys who file EB-5 investor visas. If you wish to schedule a consultation, call today at (239) 206-2363.
Carl Rothrock is an immigration lawyer in Boca Raton, Florida, with 35 years of experience. He has successfully represented thousands of people from over 100 countries in the world. The firm’s specialty is business immigration, including forming regional centers, assisting investors in E2 treaty visas, L visas, and EB5 investment visas, and assisting employers and employees with EB1, EB2, and EB3 visas. In addition, 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.
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, 2019, 2020, 2021, 2022, 2023, 2024
“Nations Top One Percent,” the National Association of Distinguished Counsel, 2021, 2022, 2023, 2024
“Immigration Lawyer of the Year,” Lawyer’s Monthly Legal Awards
“The Top 10 Immigration Attorneys, Florida,” Best of the Best Attorneys, 2020
“10 Top Immigration Attorneys, Florida,” the American Institute of Legal Counsel, 2019 and 2020
“Top 10 Immigration Attorneys, Florida,” Attorney and Practice Magazine, 2019 and 2020
“The Top Immigration Attorneys, Florida,” The Top 100 Lawyers, 2018
“Top Ranking Immigration Law Firms in Florida,” American Association of Attorney Advocates, 2020, 2021
Member, Academy of International Business, 2018, 2019, 2020, 2021, 2022, 2023, 2024
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
Biography of Boca Raton Immigration Attorney Carl Rothrock
Prior to practicing immigration law, Carl 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.
Carl is 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 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, call the Rothrock Law Firm at (561) 609-6065.
Map of Boca Raton Office: 7777 W. Glades Rd., Ste 100, Boca Raton, FL 33434
U.S. immigration lawyer Carl Rothrock files E2 Treaty Applications for citizens of New Zealand.
E-2 Visa New Zealand. In 2019, the U.S. government announced that it would accept E1 and E2 treaty visa applications from New Zealand. Carl Rothrock, immigration attorney in Naples, Florida, represents E2 Treaty applicants from New Zealand 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 represented thousands of people from more than 100 countries and has offices located throughout Florida.
E-2 Visa New Zealand | Requirements
A citizen of New Zealand must control the majority ownership or control of the investing or trading company.
Only a citizen of New Zealand can file the E2 visa application.
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, an immigration attorney in Naples, has been licensed to practice law since 1989 and has successfully filed E2 investor applications for clients all over the world. Mr. Rothrock is admitted to appear before all Immigration Courts in the United States as well as the Board of Immigration Appeals. He represents clients globally. To schedule a free initial consultation, call the Rothrock Law Firm at (239) 330-2534.
Florida immigration attorney Carl Rothrock files E2 Visa Applications for citizens of Norway
E2 Visa Norway. Carl Rothrock, immigration attorney in Naples, Florida, represents E2 Treaty applicants from Norway 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 represented thousands of clients from more than 100 countries and has offices throughout Florida.
E2 Visa Norway Requirements
A citizen of Norway must control the majority ownership or control of the investing or trading company.
Only a citizen of Norway can file the E2 visa application.
An E-2 visa is temporary. Currently, Norway issues visas for 36 months.
Embassies require different documentation by country.
The investor must invest a substantial amount of capital.
Family Members of Norweigian 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, an immigration attorney in Naples, has been licensed to practice law since 1989 and has successfully filed E2 investor applications for clients all over the world. Mr. Rothrock is admitted to appear before all Immigration Courts in the United States as well as the Board of Immigration Appeals. He represents clients globally. To schedule a free initial consultation, call the Rothrock Law Firm at (239) 330-2534.
American immigration lawyer Carl Rothrock files E2 visa applications for Thai nationals.
E2 Treaty Visa Thailand. Naples immigration lawyer Carl Rothrock files E2 visa applications for Thai citizens wishing to manage their 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. The Rothrock Law Firm has represented thousands of clients from more than 100 countries and has offices located throughout the United States.
E2 Visa Requirements for Thailand
Thai citizens must control the majority ownership or control of the investing or trading company.
A citizen of Thailand must file the E2 treaty visa application.
E2 investor visas are temporary. The Embassy can issue an E2 visa for a maximum of five years. The investor may renew the visa.
The U.S. Embassy in Bangkok processes E2 applications for Thai citizens.
The supporting documents required for an E2 visa application vary from one embassy to another. Click this link to see the specific requirements for E2 treaty visa for Thailand.
Spouse and Children are Eligible for Derivative Visas
The husband or wife of an E2 visa holder may live and work in the United States
A child of an E2 visa holder may attend school in the United States. The child must be under the age of 21. The child does not need a separate F1 visa to attend school.
Schedule a Consultation with an Experienced Immigration Attorney Today
Naples immigration lawyer Carl Rothrock has practiced law since 1989. He has represented investors throughout the world in obtaining E2 visa approval. Mr. Rothrock is admitted to practice law before the Board of Immigration Appeals and all Immigration Courts in the United States of America. He represents clients in various immigration matters. To schedule a free initial consult, call the Rothrock Law Firm at (239) 330-2534. The firm accepts all major credit cards, including MasterCard, Discover, American Express, and Visa.
Florida immigration lawyer files E2 treaty visa for Dutch citizens.
E2 Visa Netherlands. Ft. Myers 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. The Rothrock Law Firm has filed thousands of visa applications for people all over the world. The firm has offices throughout Florida.
E2 Visa Netherlands| 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.
The U.S. Embassy in Amsterdam processes E2 treaty visas for applicants from the Netherlands. They issue the visa up to 36 months.
The investor must invest a substantial amount of capital.
The business must be real and operating. It cannot be a business on paper only.
The business must hire at least one employee within one to two years of operations.
E2 Investment Visa Netherlands |Derivative 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. Fort Myers immigration attorney Carl Rothrock has been licensed to practice law since 1989 and has successfully filed E2 treaty applications for investors throughout the world. Mr. Rothrock is admitted to practice law before all Immigration Courts in the U.S. as well as the Board of Immigration Appeals. He represents clients globally. To schedule a free initial consultation, call the Rothrock Law Firm at (239) 206-2363.
E2 Investor Visa Portugal. Carl Rothrock, immigration attorney in Miami, Florida, files E2 investor visa applications for citizens of Portugal wishing to enter the United States. Portugal just recently entered into a treaty with the United States for the E2 Visa. 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.
