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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 Visas

E2 Visas | Rothrock Immigration Lawyer Miami

E2 Visa Miami Immigration Lawyer Carl Rothrock

Carl Rothrock is a business immigration attorney in Miami who files E2 Treaty Visas.

The E1 and E2 Visas are temporary business visas that allow an applicant to enter the U.S. to start a business. Carl Rothrock is a Miami business immigration lawyer who specializes in investor visas. He has successfully represented thousands of clients from more than 100 countries.

E1 Visa Requirements

- An E1 visa holder must own a business in a foreign country that engages in substantial trade with the United States.
- The United States and the foreign country must have a treaty that allows for the E-1 Visa.
- Click this link to see which countries have a treaty with the United States allowing for E-1 visas.
- The foreign national must have majority ownership or control of the investing or trading company.
- The foreigner must be a citizen of the country that has a treaty with the United States.
- The E1 visa is temporary. The initial E1 visa allows the foreign citizen to stay in the U.S. for a maximum of 2 to 5 years.
- The Consulate can extend the visa for up to 5 years at a time.

E2 Visas | Eligibility Requirements

The E2 visa is available to a foreign citizen who wishes to the enter the United States solely to develop and direct the operation of an enterprise in which he or she has invested, or is in the process of investing a substantial amount of capital.
The United States and the foreign country must have a treaty that allows for the E-2 Visa.
Click this link to see which countries have a treaty with the United States allowing for E-2 visas.
The foreign national must own a majority ownership or control of the investing or trading company.
The foreigner must be a citizen of the country that has a treaty with the United States.
The 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.

E2 Visas for Family Members

The spouse of an E1 or E2 treaty holder may work in the United States.
The child of an E1 or E2 treaty holder may attend school in the United States.

How Long Does it Take to Get an E1 or E2 visa?

The applicant may apply for an E2 visa from inside the United States if the applicant is already in the country. USCIS usually takes 30 days to grant the visa if the applicant pays an extra premium processing fee. Otherwise, USCIS may take a year to render a decision.
If the applicant is currently outside the United States, the Consulate usually sets the interview from one to six months. Each country has different wait times.

Can Rothrock Immigration Lawyer Miami help me obtain E-1 and E-2 Visas if I live outside the United States?

Yes, Rothrock Immigration Lawyer Miami can represent you regardless of whether you live within the United States or outside the United States. The attorneys at the Rothrock Law Firm are admitted to practice before the United States Immigration Courts in all fifty states. Our attorneys have a combined 60 years of experience and have filed thousands of immigration cases.

Immigrate to USA from the Netherlands

US Immigration Attorney Carl Rothrock represents visa applicants from the Netherlands.

Are you looking to immigrate to USA from the Netherlands? Almost 1,100 people from the Netherlands 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 the Netherlands. 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 Dutch citizens wishing to immigrate to the United States, including extraordinary ability visas, work visas, investor visas, family-based visas, and diversity visas.

Immigrate to USA from the Netherlands: 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 the Netherlands | 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.

Immigrate to USA from the Netherlands| Investor visas

Dutch 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.

Move to America from the Netherlands 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 green card if he is the parent, child, or sibling of a U.S. 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.

Immigrate to US from the Netherlands | 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 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.

Sri Lanka E2 Visa

Sri Lanka E2 visa | Rothrock Immigration Lawyer Boca Raton

Boca Raton Immigration Lawyer Carl Rothrock

E2 Visa Sri Lanka

Boca Raton immigration attorney Carl Rothrock files E2 Visa applications for citizens of Sri Lanka 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.

E2 Visa Sri Lanka

E2 Visa Requirements

A citizen of Sri Lanka must control the majority ownership or control of the investing or trading company.
A citizen of Sri Lanka 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, Sri Lanka issues the visa for 36 months.
The U.S. Embassy in Colombo processes E2 treaty visas for applicants from Sri Lanka

Derivative E2 Visa for Spouse and Child

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

Discuss Your Case Today with a Qualified Immigration Lawyer

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

EB5 Visa Miami

EB5 Visa | Rothrock Immigration Lawyer Miami

EB5 Visa Miami. Miami business immigration lawyer Carl Rothrock specializes in investor visas, including EB5 applications.

The EB5 visa allows an investor to apply for a green card by creating a commercial business in the U.S. Carl Rothrock is a Miami business immigration attorney with more than 30 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.

EB5| Minimum Requirements

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 EB5 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.

EB5 Visa | Frequently Asked Questions

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 am currently in the U.S. under an E2 treaty visa, can I use the investment and count the employees for an EB5 business?
Answer: Yes. You can include the amount of investment from the E2 as well as the jobs created from the project.
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.

EB5 Visa Miami | Hire an Experienced Lawyer Today

To schedule a consultation today, call Rothrock Immigration Lawyer Miami at (305) 677-9048.

Immigrate to US from Switzerland

Carl Rothrock is an American immigration attorney who files visa applications for Swiss Nationals.

Every year, hundreds of people immigrate to USA from Switzerland. Almost 900 people from Switzerland 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 Switzerland. He has practiced law for more than 33 years. He has offices throughout Florida, including Naples, Fort Myers, Miami, and Boca Raton. Many immigration options exist for Swiss citizens wishing to immigrate to the States, including extraordinary ability visas, work visas, investor visas, family-based visas, and diversity visas.