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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 countries and is AV Rated by Martindale Hubbell.

Florida Immigration Attorney Carl Rothrock named premier member by Lawyers of Distinction

Florida Immigration Attorney Carl Rothrock named Premier Member by Lawyers of Distinction

Fort Myers Immigration Attorney Carl Rothrock named premier member by Lawyers of Distinction

The Lawyers of Distinction is pleased to announce that Carl Rothrock of Fort Myers, Florida, has been certified as a premier member of the Lawyers of Distinction in the State of Florida for practicing immigration attorneys. The Lawyers of Distinction is recognized as the fastest growing community of distinguished lawyers in the United States. Lawyers of Distinction shall not offer membership to more than 10% of attorneys in any given state. Members are accepted based upon objective evaluation of an attorney’s qualifications, license, reputation, experience, and disciplinary history.

Lawyers of Distinction publishes its list of premier members in the New York Times, Law Practice Magazine, the National Law Journal, Bloomberg Business Week, Forbes, and Fortune magazines. See Fort Myers Immigration Attorney Carl Rothrock’s profile here.

Criteria for Membership to Lawyers of Distinction

Lawyers of Distinction uses it own independent criteria, including both objective and subjective factors in determining if an attorney can be recognized as a Lawyer of Distinction in the United States in their respective field. Lawyers of Distinction Members have been selected based upon a review and vetting process by its Selection Committee.

The platform generates a numerical score of 1 to 5 for each of the 12 enumerated factors which are meant to recognize the applicant’s achievements and peer recognition. Members are then subject to a final review for ethical violations within the past ten years before confirmation of Membership. Nomination does not guarantee membership. Attorneys may not pay a fee to be nominated. An attorney qualifies for Membership is based upon the aforementioned proprietary analysis discussed above.

Carl has practiced law for thirty years. He belongs to the American Immigration Lawyers Association and the Academy of International Business. Recently, he was named Top 10 Immigration Attorneys in Florida by both Attorney Practice Magazine and the American Institute of Legal Counsel. Carl is licensed to practice before all Immigration Courts in the United States and the Board of Immigration Appeals.

To schedule a consultation, please call Immigration Attorney Carl Rothrock at (239) 206-2363.

EB2 National Interest Waiver

EB2 Visa – National Interest Waiver

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Carl Rothrock: Immigration Lawyer in Cape Coral, FL

A foreign citizen may apply for an Employment-Based Immigrant Visa, Second Preference Category, or EB2 visa. If USCIS approves the application, the foreign citizen and his or her spouse and children may receive permanent resident cards and can apply for citizenship after five years. 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 National Interest Waiver

The requirements for EB2 National Interest Waiver are similar to that of applicants with extraordinary ability.
The U.S, government limits the number of approved visas in this category to around 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. Click this link to see current waiting times for immigrant visas.
The applicant must demonstrate at least three of the following criteria:
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.
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.

Choose a Qualified Immigration Attorney to Represent your Interests

Carl Rothrock, an immigration lawyer in Cape Coral, Florida, has represented immigration clients from all over the world. 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. To schedule a free initial consultation, call the Rothrock Law Firm at 239-206-8252.

EB2 Visa Exceptional Ability

EB2 Visa – Exceptional Ability

Carl Rothrock Ft Myers EB2 Exceptional Ability Attorney

Carl Rothrock, Naples immigration attorney

EB2 Visa Exceptional Ability

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.
The government caps the number of EB2 visas to approximately 40,000 per year. Most countries do not have a long wait list; however, Indians have unreasonably long wait times in this category. Click here to see current processing times for EB2 visas per country.
Most applicants in this category hold a 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.

Choose a Qualified Immigration Attorney to Represent your Interests

Naples immigration attorney Carl Rothrock has represented immigration clients from all over the world. 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. To schedule a free initial consultation, call the Rothrock Law Firm at 239-206-2363.

EB2 Advanced Degree

EB2 Visa – Advanced Degree

Carl Rothrock, Ft. Myers immigration attorney

Advanced Degree

An employer must sponsor an employee for an EB2 visa requiring an advanced degree.
The U.S, government limits the number of approved visas in this category to around 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. 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 offer the foreign employee a minimum wage of the amount set in the Prevailing Wage Determination. 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.
Certain occupations do not require Labor Certification, but most do.
A spouse and child of the employee are also eligible for permanent resident cards if the employee is approved.

Choose a Qualified Immigration Attorney to Represent your Interests

Carl Rothrock, an immigration attorney in Fort Myers, Florida, has represented immigration clients from all over the world. 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. To schedule a free initial consultation, call the Rothrock Law Firm at 239-206-2363.

Multinational Managers or Executives

EB1 Visa – Multinational Managers or Executives

Cape Coral immigration lawyer Carl Rothrock

A foreign citizen may apply for an EB1 visa. If USCIS approves the application, the foreign citizen and his or her spouse and children may receive permanent resident cards and can 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.

Multinational Managers or Executives

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. Foreign owned companies cannot sponsor a U.S. 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

Cape Coral immigration lawyer Carl Rothrock has represented immigration clients from all over the world. 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. To schedule a free initial consultation, call the Rothrock Law Firm at 239-206-8252. The firm accepts all major credit cards.

Outstanding Professors and Researchers

EB1 Visa for Outstanding Professors and Researchers

Naples Immigration Lawyer Carl Rothrock

Outstanding Professors and Researchers

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. If USCIS 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.

Choose a Qualified Immigration Attorney to Represent your Interests

Carl Rothrock, an immigration attorney in Naples, Florida, has represented immigration clients from all over the world. 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. To schedule a free initial consultation, call the Rothrock Law Firm at 239-206-2363.

Aliens of Extraordinary Ability

EB1 Visa for “Aliens of Extraordinary Ability”

Carl Rothrock: Immigration Lawyer in Fort Myers

A foreign citizen may apply for an EB1 visa. If USCIS approves the application, the foreign citizen and his or her spouse and children may receive permanent resident cards and can apply for citizenship after five years. There are three categories of an EB1 visa in which the foreign citizen may apply: 1) Aliens of Extraordinary Ability, 2) Outstanding professors and researchers, and 3) Multinational managers or executives.

Aliens of Extraordinary Ability

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
Artistic exhibitions or showcases display the applicant’s work
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.

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Thai E2 Visa

E2 Visa Thailand | Rothrock Immigration Lawyer Naples | Miami

American immigration lawyer Carl Rothrock files E2 visa applications for Thai nationals.

Thai E2 Visa. 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.

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.

E2 Visa Philippines

Florida immigration attorney Carl Rothrock files E2 applications for Filipino clients.

E2 Visa Philippines. Fort Myers immigration attorney Carl Rothrock files E2 visa applications for citizens of the Philippines who wish to manage 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.

Visa Requirements for Philippines

A citizen of the Philippines must control the majority ownership or control of the investing or trading company.
Only a citizen of the Philippines can file the E2 visa application.
E2 treaty visas are temporary. The Embassy can issue an E2 visa for a maximum of five years. The investor may renew the visa as needed.
The U.S. Embassy in Manila processes E2 investor applications for Filipino citizens.
Each U.S. Embassy has its own set of guidelines when processing an E2 application. Click this link to see the specific requirements for E2 treaty visa for the Philippines.

Derivative Visa Status for Spouse and Child of E2 Holder

The spouse of an E2 visa holder may apply for a work authorization permit. The permit allows the spouse to work for any employer that accepts foreign work authorization.
A child of an E2 visa holder may attend school in the United States provided the child is under the age of 21. The child does not need an F1 visa.

Hire a Qualified Immigration Lawyer to Represent You

Fort Myers immigration attorney Carl Rothrock has been admitted to practice law since 1989. He has obtained approval in E2 visa applications for investors all over the world. Mr. Rothrock is licensed to practice law before all Immigration Courts in the United States and the Board of Immigration Appeals. He represents clients in various immigration related matters. To schedule a free initial consultation, call the Rothrock Law Firm at (239) 206-2363. The firm accepts all major credit cards.

Japanese E2 Treaty Visa

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U.S. immigration attorney Carl Rothrock files E2 visas or citizens of Japan.

Japanese E2 Treaty Visa. Carl Rothrock, Cape Coral immigration lawyer, represents Japanese citizens in E2 Treaty Visa applications. 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 Visa Requirements for Japan

Japanese citizens must control the majority ownership or control of the investing or trading company.
A citizen of Japan must file the E2 visa application.
E2 treaty 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 Tokyo processes E2 treaty applications for Japanese citizens.
Every consulate has its unique set of rules and requirements for E2 Treaty application requirements. Click this link to see the specific requirements for E2 treaty visa for Japan.

Immigration Benefits for Spouse and Children of E2 Treat Visa Holder

Children under the age of 21 may attend school in the United States. They are not permitted to work in the U.S.
Spouses may live and work in the United States. They must apply for a work permit if they wish to work. The spouse does not need to work for the E2 treaty holder’s company.

Retain a Qualified Immigration Attorney to Represent Your Interests

Carl Rothrock, immigration lawyer in Cape Coral, Florida, has been licensed to practice law since 1989. He has filed successful E2 visa applications on behalf of investors throughout the world. Mr. Rothrock is admitted to practice law before all Immigration Courts in the United States of America and the Board of Immigration Appeals. He represents clients in various immigration matters. To schedule a free initial consultation, call the Rothrock Law Firm at (239) 206-8252. The firm accepts all major credit cards.