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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.

E2 Treaty Visa France

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American immigration lawyer Carl Rothrock files E2 applications for French citizens.

E2 Treaty Visa France. Fort Myers immigration attorney, Carl Rothrock, files E2 treaty visa applications for citizens of France 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 France

Citizens of France must control the majority ownership or control of the investing or trading company.
Only French citizens can file the E2 application.
An E-2 visa is temporary. The Embassy in Paris can issue an E2 visa for a maximum of five years.
The U.S. Embassy in Paris processes E2 treaty visas for French applicants.
Each E2 treaty country has specific requirements for eligibility. Click this link to see the specific requirements for E2 treaty visa in France.

Family members of E2 Treaty Applicants

Family members of the E2 treaty applicant can obtain an E2 derivative visa.
Spouses of E2 treaty holders can apply for work permits, and children under 21 may attend school in the United States. Spouses need not work for the E2 company. They can work for any company that accepts applicants with work permits.

Choose a Qualified Immigration Attorney to file your E2 Visa Application

E2 applications require high skill and knowledge. Carl Rothrock is an experienced immigration attorney in Fort Myers, Florida. He has been licensed to practice law since 1989. He 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 the Rothrock Law Firm at (239) 206-2363.

Belgian E2 Treaty Visas

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Florida immigration lawyer Carl Rothrock files E2 visas for citizens of Belgium.

Belgian E2 Treaty Visas. Carl Rothrock, Cape Coral immigration lawyer, files E2 treaty visas for Belgian citizens 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. The Rothrock Law Firm has represented thousands of clients from over 100 countries and has additional offices in Naples, Ft. Myers, and Boca Raton, Florida.

E2 Treaty Visa Requirements for Belgium

Belgian citizens must control the majority ownership or control of the investing or trading company.
Only Belgian citizens can file the E2 application.
E2 visas are temporary. The Embassy in Brussels can issue an E2 visa for a maximum of five years.
The U.S. Embassy in Brussels processes E2 treaty visas for Belgian applicants.
Each E2 treaty country has specific requirements for eligibility. Click this link to see the specific requirements for E2 treaty visa in Belgium.

Spouses and Children of E2 Treaty Applicants

A spouse and/or a child under age 21 of an E2 holder can obtain an E2 derivative visa.
The derivative visa allows a spouse to apply for a work permit. This visa also permits a child under 21 to school. The child cannot work, even if the child has already completed school.

Consult an Experienced Immigration Lawyer to file your E2 Visa Application

Brussels has very specific guidelines in adjudicating an E2 visa application. Attorney Carl Rothrock is an experienced immigration lawyer in Cape Coral, Florida. He has been licensed to practice law since 1989. He 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 the Rothrock Law Firm at (239) 206-8252.

E2 Visa Italy

Florida immigration lawyer Carl Rothrock files E2 visa applications for Italian citizens.

E2 Visa Italy. Carl Rothrock, Naples immigration lawyer, files E2 treaty visa applications for Italian citizens 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 Italy

Italian citizens must control the majority ownership or control of the investing or trading company.
An Italian citizen must file the E2 application.
E2 visas are temporary. The Embassy can issue an E2 visa for a maximum of five years.
The U.S. Embassy in Rome processes E2 treaty visas for Italian applicants.
Each E2 treaty country has specific requirements for eligibility. Click this link to see the specific requirements for E2 treaty visa in Italy.

The Families of E2 Treaty Applicants

The families of an E2 holder can obtain an E2 derivative visa.
A spouse of an E2 holder can apply for a work permit, and a child under 21 can attend school. The spouse does not have to work for the E2 company. The spouse can work for any eligible employer.

Seek a qualified Immigration Attorney to file your E2 Visa Application

Every embassy has specific guidelines in considering an E2 visa application. Attorney Carl Rothrock is an experienced immigration attorney in Naples, Florida. He has been licensed to practice law since 1989. He 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 the Rothrock Law Firm at (239) 330-2534.

E2 Treaty Visa Canada

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Carl Rothrock is a Naples immigration lawyer who files E2 Visa Applications for Canadian citizens.

E2 Treaty Visa Canada. Florida immigration lawyer Carl Rothrock files E2 visa applications for citizens of Canada wishing to enter the United States. He has additional offices in Fort Myers and Cape Coral. 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 Canada

Canadian citizens must control the majority ownership or control of the investing or trading company.
A citizen of the Canada must file the E2 application.
An E-2 visa is temporary. The Embassy can issue an E2 visa for a maximum of five years.
The U.S. Embassy in Toronto processes E2 treaty visas for Canadian applicants.
Each E2 treaty country has specific requirements for eligibility. Click this link to see the specific requirements for E2 treaty visa in Canada.

Child and Spouse of E2 Treaty Applicants

The child and spouse of an E2 holder can obtain an E2 derivative visa.
A can apply for a work permit, and the child can attend school if they hold E2 derivative visas. The spouse does not have to work for the E2 company. The spouse can work anywhere in the United States that permits work authorization.

Hire an Experienced Immigration Lawyer to file your E2 Visa Application

Each embassy has its own procedures for submitting an E2 application. Carl Rothrock is an experienced immigration lawyer in Fort Myers, Florida. He has been licensed to practice law since 1989. He 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 the Rothrock Law Firm at (239) 206-2363.

E2 Visa United Kingdom

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Naples attorney Carl Rothrock files E2 visa applications for UK citizens.

E2 Visa UK. Carl Rothrock, immigration attorney in Cape Coral, Florida, files E2 treaty visa applications for citizens of the United Kingdom 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 the U.K.

Citizens of the U.K. must control the majority ownership or control of the investing or trading company.
A citizen of the United Kingdom must file the E2 application.
An E-2 visa is temporary. The government can issue it for up to 5 years. The Embassy in London typically issues the initial visa for up to two years only and renewals for up to five years.
The U.S. Embassy in London processes E2 treaty visas for U.K. applicants.
Each E2 treaty country has specific requirements for eligibility. Click this link to see the specific E2 treaty requirements for the United Kingdom.

Spouse and Children of E2 Treaty Applicants

An E2 holder’s spouse and children under 21 can obtain an E2 derivative visa.
Further, a spouse can apply for a work permit, and the children can attend school if they hold an E2 derivative visa. The spouse does not have to work for the E2 company. The spouse can work anywhere in the United States that permits work authorization.

Let an Experienced Immigration Lawyer file your E2 Visa Application

Filing an E2 application is a very complicated process. Each embassy has its own procedures for submitting an E2 packet. Carl Rothrock is an immigration lawyer in Cape Coral, Florida. He has additional offices in Naples and Fort Myers. Mr. Rothrock has been licensed to practice law since 1989. He 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 the Rothrock Law Firm at (239) 206-8252.

E2 Treaty Visa Sweden

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Naples immigration lawyer Carl Rothrock files E2 treaty visas for Swedish nationals.

E2 Treaty Visa Sweden. Carl Rothrock, immigration lawyer in Naples, Florida, files E2 treaty visa applications for Swedish citizens 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 Sweden

Swedish nationals must control the majority ownership or control of the investing or trading company.
A citizen of Sweden must file the E2 application.
An E-2 visa is temporary. The Swedish Consulate issues an E2 visa to a Swedish citizen for a maximum of 2 years. The length of time issued is solely the judgment of the consular officer deciding the case.
The U.S. Embassy in Stockholm processes E2 treaty visas in Sweden.
Each E2 treaty country has specific requirements for eligibility. Click this link to see the specific E2 treaty requirements for Sweden.

Families of E2 Treaty Applicants

The child under age 21 and the spouse of the E2 visa holder can obtain an E2 derivative visa.
In addition, a spouse can apply for a work permit, and the children can attend school if they hold an E2 derivative visa. The spouse does not have to work for the E2 company. The spouse can work anywhere in the United States that allows work authorization.

Let an Experienced Immigration Attorney file your E2 Visa Application

Filing an E2 application is a very complicated process. Each embassy has its own procedures for submitting an E2 packet. Carl Rothrock is an immigration attorney in Naples, Florida. He has been licensed to practice law since 1989. He 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 the United States and outside the United States. To schedule a free initial consultation, call the Rothrock Law Firm at (239) 330-2534.

E2 Treaty Visa Germany

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Carl Rothrock is a Florida immigration attorney who files E2 Visa applications for citizens of Germany.

E2 Treaty Visa Germany. Carl Rothrock, immigration attorney in Fort Myers, Florida, files E2 treaty visa applications for Germany citizens 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. The Rothrock Law Firm has represented thousands of clients from more than 100 countries and has offices located throughout Florida.

E2 treaty visa requirements for Germany

German nationals must control the majority ownership or control of the investing or trading company.
A citizen of Germany must file the the E2 application.
An E-2 visa is temporary. The initial E-2 visa allows the foreign citizen to stay in the U.S. for a maximum of (2 to 5 years).
The U.S. Embassy in Frankfurt processes E2 treaty visas in Germany.
Each E2 treaty country has specific requirements for eligibility. Click this link to see the specific E2 treaty requirements for Germany.

Families of E2 Treaty Applicants

The spouse and children (under age 21) of the E2 visa holder can obtain an E2 derivative visa.
A spouse can apply for a work permit, and the children can attend school if they hold an E2 derivative visa. The spouse need not work for the E2 company. The spouse can work anywhere in the United States that allows work authorization.

Let an Experienced Immigration Attorney file your E2 Visa Application

The filing of an E2 application is a very complicated process. Each embassy has its own procedures for submitting an E2 packet, and each embassy scrutinizes parts of the application differently. Carl Rothrock is an immigration attorney in Fort Myers, Florida. He 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 the United States and outside the United States. To schedule a free initial consultation, call the Rothrock Law Firm at (239) 206-2363.

601 Fraud Waivers

601 Fraud Waivers. Often times, a couple attends a marital interview, and the immigration officer tells the immigrant that he or she needs a “601 fraud or misrepresentation waiver.” A fraud waiver is requested if the immigration officer believes that the immigrant previously committed fraud or made a material misrepresentation. The alleged fraud or misrepresentation could have occurred at the interview or it could have occurred in the past.

Common reasons that 601 fraud waivers are requested:

The immigrant previously entered the United States using false identification
The immigrant represented at the interview (or a previous interview) that he or she has never been married when the person has been married before
When the immigrant entered the United States on a tourist visa, he or she told the consulate that the purpose of entering the country was to travel, when, in fact, the purpose of entering the country was to get married.
The immigrant stated on his or her application that he or she did not have a criminal history; however, he or she did, in fact, have a criminal history.

How to avoid 601 fraud waivers:

HIRE AN IMMIGRATION ATTORNEY BEFORE YOU SUBMIT YOUR APPLICATION! If you are looking for an immigration attorney in Ft. Myers, the Rothrock Law Firm has obtained hundreds of approvals for clients seeking immigration benefits. Our law firm screens your case to see if you have any potential immigration fraud issues. If we detect potential fraud issues, we diligently address the issues before the paperwork is sent out. In several cases, we have addressed the issue in the paperwork, and the client’s case was approved without a request for fraud waiver.
Disclose any potential problems on the questionnaire that our office gives you so that we can properly advise you of the risks of our case.
Don’t lie on your immigration application. Most applications require you to get fingerprinted. If you previously had a criminal history, disclose it.

The Rothrock Law Firm has successfully obtained 601 fraud waivers on behalf of clients. If you are looking for a 601 fraud waiver attorney in Fort Myers, call attorney Carl Rothrock at 239-206-2363.

LGBT Immigration Issues

LGBT immigration issues. Although the Supreme Court of the United States has legalized same sex marriages, LGBT couples still face some unique challenges in immigration law. Below are a list of some LGBT immigration issues and what can be done to overcome the challenges:

USCIS requires applicants for marital visa to prove that they have a legitimate relationship. Such proof includes joint bank accounts, leases, and photos. In the case of an LGBT couple, the couple might have little proof of their relationship because they have been “in the closet” for years before the laws changed. Couples faced fear of retribution from employers or fear of safety from the community so they often hid their relationships. The Rothrock Law Firm has represented LGBT clients in this situation. The firm has advised couples to get several affidavits from people who have known them for several years describing the fact that the couple has had a legitimate and loving relationship. The firm has also advised couples to show hotel receipts or plane tickets to show that they have traveled together on vacations.
The laws vary from country to country as to whether same sex marriage and/or relationship is legal. If the law in one country prohibits same sex marriage, the couple does not have the option to get married in the country that prohibits the marriage. Ft. Myers immigration attorney Carl Rothrock has advised couples in this situation to apply for a fiancee visa. The United States citizen files the visa application from inside the United States. Once approved, the fiancee has his or her interview in the country of his or her residence. Although same sex marriages might be prohibited in that country, United States law applies in granting the fiancee visa. The applicant can then leave his or her country and get married in the United States.
Many LGBT couples were previously married to members of the opposite sex. Their concern is that the immigration officer will view the prior marriage as fraudulent and will deny the current application because of prior fraud. Ft. Myers immigration attorney Carl Rothrock has advised couples in this situation to prepare a detailed affidavit explaining that the prior marriage was not fraudulent. Rather, the person entered the prior marriage with good intentions, and things did not work out. The firm has also recommended getting affidavits from the prior spouse explaining that the marriage was entered into with good intentions.

Rothrock Law Firm has obtained fiancee visa approvals and marriage visa approvals for LGBT couples in Ft. Myers, Naples, and Cape Coral. If you are an LGBT couple seeking an immigration attorney, call the Rothrock Law Firm at 239-206-2363.

EB5 proof of funds

EB 5 proof of funds

EB5 proof of funds. One of the criteria of obtaining an EB5 visa is the ability of the investor to show that he or she put up his or her own funds in financing the investment. The following documentation is typically required to show proof of funding of some of the common types of funding:

EB5 Proof of funds if the investor is using his or her own income from savings

Five years of personal income tax returns
Personal bank account statements for the past two or more years
Salary verification from previous employers
Five years of business tax returns
Business registration documents
Business bank account statements for two or more years
Documentation that you own your own business

EB5 Proof of funds from sale of real estate:

Proof that your funds were used to purchase the piece of real estate that you sold.
Copy of wire transfer
Bank account statement
Copies of deed and closing statement

EB5 Proof of funds from sale of stock

Stock certificate
Company’s incorporation documents or other company registration documents
Stock purchase agreement
Evidence of the transfer of proceeds of the stock sale from the brokerage company to the investor’s account(s)
Payment of tax obligations owed on the proceeds of the stock sale

If you need an EB5 attorney in Ft Myers, call Carl Rothrock today at 239-206-2363.