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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 Investor Visa South Korea

E2 Investor Visa South Korea | Rothrock Immigration Lawyer Boca Raton

Boca Raton immigration attorney Carl Rothrock

E2 visa South Korea

E2 Investor Visa South Korea. Carl Rothrock, immigration attorney in Boca Raton, Florida, files E2 investor visa applications for citizens of South Korea 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 Investor Visa requirements for South Korea

  • Citizens of South Korea must control the majority ownership or control of the investing or trading company.
  • A citizen of South Korea 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, South Korea issues E2 visas for 60 months.
  • The U.S. Embassy in Seoul processes E2 investor applications for citizens of South Korea.
  • 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 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.

 

 

Move to the United States from Canada

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Carl Rothrock is a Florida immigration lawyer

Every year, thousands of people move to the United States from Canada. More than 12,000 Canadians received U.S. permanent resident cards, also called “green cards” in 2021. Carl Rothrock is a Florida 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. 

Move 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 Boca Raton, Miami, and Fort Lauderdale, Florida.   He has been licensed to practice law since 1989 and has filed 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 1-561-609-6065.

 

 

Immigrate to US from Sweden

Immigrate to US from Sweden | Rothrock Immigration Lawyer

US Immigration Lawyer Carl Rothrock represents Swedish nationals in visa applications

Each year, hundreds of people immigrate to US from Sweden. Almost 900 people from Sweden received U.S. permanent resident cards, also called “green cards” in 2021. Carl Rothrock is an American immigration attorney who has successfully filed thousands of visa applications for clients from over 100 different countries, including Sweden. 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 Swedish citizens wishing to immigrate to the States, including extraordinary ability visas, work visas, investor visas, family-based visas, and diversity visas.

Immigrate to US from Sweden: 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 the United States from Sweden | 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 UK| Investor visas

Swedish 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 US from Sweden 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.

Immigrate to US from Sweden through 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 14 people from Sweden received green cards through the diversity immigrant visa program. 

Immigrate to US from Sweden | 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.   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.

 

 

E2 Treaty Visa Slovenia

E2 Treaty Visa Slovenia | Rothrock Immigration Lawyer Boca Raton

Carl Rothrock immigration lawyer Boca Raton

E2 visa Slovenia

E2 Treaty Visa Slovenia.  Carl Rothrock, immigration attorney in Boca Raton, Florida, represents E2 Treaty applicants from Slovenia 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.

E2 Treaty Visa Requirements for Slovenia

  • A citizen of Slovenia must control the majority ownership or control of the investing or trading company.
  • Only a citizen of Slovenia can file the E2 visa 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, Slovenia is issuing visas for 60 months.
  • The U.S. Embassy in Ljubljana processes E2  visas.
  • 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 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.

Move to USA from Luxembourg

move to usa from luxembourg

US Immigration Attorney Carl Rothrock files visa applications for citizens of Luxembourg who wish to immigrate to the United States

Are you looking to move to USA from Luxembourg? Over 330 people from Luxembourg 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. 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 citizens of Luxembourg wishing to immigrate to the U.S., including extraordinary ability visas, work visas, investor visas, family-based visas, and diversity visas.

Move to USA from Luxembourg: 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 be 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 Luxembourg | 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.

Move to USA from Luxembourg| Investor visas

Citizens of Luxembourg 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 US from Luxembourg 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.

Move to USA from Luxembourg | 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.

Move to USA from Luxembourg | Schedule a Consultation with an Experienced Immigration Attorney Today

Carl Rothrock is an experienced Florida immigration lawyer with offices in Boca Raton, Miami, and Fort Lauderdale, Florida.   All Immigration Courts in the United States allow Mr. Rothrock to practice.  He provides representation to clients within and outside the U.S.  To schedule a free initial consultation, call Rothrock Immigration Lawyer today at 1-561-609-6065.

 

Immigrate to USA from Switzerland

Immigrate to USA from Switzerland

Carl Rothrock is a U.S. 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.

Immigrate to USA from Switzerland | Work Visas

Permanent Work Visas

An employer may sponsor an employee for a permanent job.  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.

Move to USA from Switzerland: 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 Switzerland| Investor visas

Citizens of Switzerland 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. 

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 USA from Switzerland 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.

Immigrate to USA from Switzerland | 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 successfully filed visa applications for people all over the world.  All Immigration Courts in the United States have admitted Mr. Rothrock to practice. He represents clients within and outside the U.S.  To schedule a free initial consultation, call Rothrock Immigration Lawyer today at 1-239-206-2363.

 

 

Move to USA from Germany

Move to USA from Germany

Carl Rothrock is a U.S. immigration lawyer who files visa applications for citizens of Germany.

Move to USA from Germany. Every year, thousands of people move 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.

Move 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.

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

Carl Rothrock is an experienced Florida immigration lawyer with offices in Miami, Fort Lauderdale, 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 1-561-609-6065.

E2 Treaty Visa Singapore

E2 Treaty Visa Singapore | Rothrock Immigration Lawyer Boca Raton

E2 visa Singapore

E2 Visa Singapore

E2 Treaty Visa Singapore.  Carl Rothrock, immigration attorney in Boca Raton, Florida, represents E2 Treaty applicants from Singapore 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.

E2 Requirements for Singapore

  • A citizen of Singapore must control the majority ownership or control of the investing or trading company.
  • Only a citizen of Singapore can file the E2 visa 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, Singapore is issuing visas for 24 months.
  • The U.S. Embassy in Singapore processes E2  visas.
  • 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 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.

TN Visa Teachers

TN Visa Teachers | Rothrock Immigration Lawyer – Naples, Fort Myers, Cape Coral

TN Visa Teachers | Rothrock Immigration Lawyer

Florida Immigration Attorney Carl Rothrock files TN Visa applications for teachers.

TN Visa Teachers. The TN visa (also called a “NAFTA visa”) allows Canadian and Mexican professionals to work temporarily in the United States. Florida immigration lawyer Carl Rothrock has successfully represented thousands of clients from over a hundred countries in visa applications, including TN applications. University or college level teachers may apply for TN Visas.

General Requirements for TN Visas  

  • The applicant must be a citizen of Canada or Mexico.
  • The applicant’s profession qualifies 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; however, a few professions do not require a degree.
  • The applicant must have a job offer in the United States.  Additionally, the U.S. employer must pay an appropriate wage.
  • The applicant must prove he or she is qualified to perform the job.

Additional Requirements for TN Visas for Teachers

  • The U.S. government allows TN visas for college or university level teachers.
  • The U.S. government does not currently allow a TN visa for an elementary school teacher or high school teacher.
  • The applicant must hold a Bachelor’s (Baccalaureate) degree or Licenciatura Degree; however, the rules do not require a specific major. 

Benefits of TN Visas

  • Unlike the H1B visa, the U.S. government imposes no limits on the number of TNs issued per year.
  • The TN holder is allowed to work for a maximum of three years.  Further, the TN visa holder can renew the visa in three-year increments indefinitely.
  • The spouse and children under 21 of the TN holder may accompany the TN holder to the United States. Although the minor child of a TN holder may attend public school in the United States, the spouse cannot work.
  • Canadians can apply for the TN at the border and get immediate approval without lengthy wait times.
  • Unlike many other work visas, the TN does not require Labor Certification from the U.S. Department of Labor.

Adjust Status from TN Visa to Green Card Holder

  • If the TN holder is offered a permanent job, he or she may remain in the United States and adjust status from TN status to green card holder. Visit our work visa page to learn about different types of permanent work visa options.
  • Employers often sponsor TN visa holders for permanent jobs because they are able to try out the employee on a temporary basis before hiring them.
  • Additionally, if the TN holder marries a U.S. citizen, he or she may adjust status from TN visa to green card. Visit our green card by marriage page to learn additional information about marriages by green card.

TN Visa for Teachers | Contact an experienced Florida Immigration Attorney Today

If you are considering entering the United States on a TN visa to work as a teacher in the United States, contact Naples immigration lawyer Carl Rothrock today at (239) 206-2363. Carl holds more than 30 years of experience practicing law. Further, he has filed thousands of cases for clients from over 100 countries.  He has offices in Naples, Fort Myers, and Cape Coral.

Move to US from Belgium

Move to US from Belgium | Rothrock Immigration Lawyer

U.S. attorney Carl Rothrock files visa applications for citizens of Belgium

Move to US from Belgium. In 2021, approximately 650 people immigrated to USA from Belgium and received U.S. permanent resident cards, also called “green cards.” Carl Rothrock is an American immigration attorney who has successfully filed thousands of visa applications for clients from over 100 different countries, including Belgium. 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 citizens of Belgium wishing to immigrate to the U.S., including extraordinary ability visas, work visas, investor visas, family-based visas, and diversity visas.

Move to US from Belgium | 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 US from Belgium | 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.

Move to US from Belgium| Investor visas

Citizens of Belgium 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 US from Belgium 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 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.

Move to US from Belgium | Schedule a Consultation with an Experienced Immigration Attorney Today

Carl Rothrock is an experienced Florida immigration lawyer with offices in Miami, Fort Lauderdale, 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 1-305-677-9048.