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E2 Treaty Visa Australia | Rothrock Immigration Lawyer Boca Raton

E2 Treaty Visa Australia

E2 Visa Australia | Rothrock Immigration Lawyer | Naples | Fort Myers | Boca RatonE2 Visa Australia.  Florida immigration lawyer Carl Rothrock files E2 Visa applications for citizens of Australia who wish to enter the United States to operate a business.  The E-2 visa is a temporary business visa that allows a foreign citizen to develop and manage a business.  The citizen must contribute a substantial amount of capital in the business venture.  The Rothrock Law Firm has represented thousands of clients from more than 100 countries and has offices throughout Florida.

Requirements for E2 Treaty Visa Australia

  • Australian citizens must control the majority ownership or control of the investing or trading company.
  • Citizens of Australia must file the E2 application.
  • An E-2 visa is temporary. Currently, Australia issues the E2 treaty visa for up to 4 years.
  • The U.S. Embassies in Melbourne, Perth, and Sydney process E2 investor applications for Australian citizens.

Benefits to Spouse and Child of E2 Visa Holder

  • The spouse of an E2 visa holder may live and work in the United States. 
  • A child of an E2 visa holder may attend school in the United States; however, the child cannot work.

Contact an Immigration Attorney today for a free consultation

Contact a highly experienced immigration attorney to file your E2 investor application.  Carl Rothrock is an immigration lawyer in Boca Raton, Florida.  He has been licensed to practice law since 1989.  He has represented thousands of clients from more than 100 countries.  Mr. Rothrock is admitted to practice before the Board of Immigration Appeals and all Immigration Courts in the United States. He represents clients within and outside the U.S.  To schedule a free initial consultation, call Rothrock Immigration Lawyer Boca Raton today.

Rothrock Immigration Lawyer E2 treaty visa Austria

E2 Visa Austria|Rothrock Immigration Lawyer Boca Raton

 

E2 Visa Austria.

E2 Visa Austria.  Carl Rothrock, immigration lawyer in Boca Raton, Florida, files E2 Visa applications for citizens of Austria who wish to enter the United States to operate a business.  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.

Requirements for E2 Visa in Austria

  • Austrian citizens must control the majority ownership or control of the investing or trading company.
  • Citizens of Austria 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.
  • The U.S. Embassy in Vienna processes E2 investor applications for Austrian citizens.
  • E2 treaty countries have different requirements for approval.  Click this link to see the specific requirements for E2 treaty visa for Austria.

Benefits to Spouse and Child of E2 Visa Holder

  • The spouse of an E2 visa holder may live and work in the United States. 
  • A child of an E2 visa holder may attend school in the United States; however, the child cannot work.

Contact an Immigration Attorney today for a free consultation

Contact a highly experienced immigration attorney to file your E2 investor application.  Carl Rothrock is an immigration lawyer in Boca Raton, Florida.  He has been licensed to practice law since 1989.  He has represented thousands of clients from more than 100 countries.  Mr. Rothrock is admitted to practice before the Board of Immigration Appeals and all Immigration Courts in the United States. He represents clients within and outside the U.S.  To schedule a free  initial consultation, call Rothrock Immigration Lawyer Boca Raton today.

Rothrock Immigration Lawyer files E2 treaty visas for Argentina

E2 Investor Visa Argentina

E2 Investor Visa Argentina

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

  • Citizens of Argentina must control the majority ownership or control of the investing or trading company.
  • A citizen of Argentina 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.
  • The U.S. Embassy in Buenos Aires processes E2 investor applications for citizens of Argentina.
  • E2 treaty countries have different requirements for eligibility.  Click this link to see the specific requirements for E2 treaty visa for Argentina.

The Investor’s Spouse and Children are Eligible for Derivative Visas

  • A spouse of an E2 treaty applicant is eligible for an E2 derivative visa.  The derivative visa allows the spouse to live and work in the United States.
  • A child under the age of 21 of the E2 treaty applicant is also eligible for an E2 derivative visa.  The child may attend school in the United States.

Contact an Immigration Attorney today for a free consultation

Contact a highly experienced immigration attorney to file your E2 investor application.  Carl Rothrock is an immigration lawyer in Boca Raton, Florida.  He has been licensed to practice law since 1989.  He has represented thousands of clients from more than 100 countries.  Mr. Rothrock is admitted to practice before the Board of Immigration Appeals and all Immigration Courts in the United States. He represents clients within and outside the U.S.  To schedule a free  initial consultation, call Rothrock Immigration Lawyer Boca Raton today.

 

 

 

 

E2 Visa

E2 Visa | Rothrock Immigration Lawyer | Naples | Boca Raton | Miami | Ft Myers

E2 Visa | Rothrock Immigration Lawyer | Naples | Miami | Boca Raton | Ft Myers

Florida immigration lawyer Carl Rothrock files E2 Visa applications. 

The E1Visa and E2 Visa are temporary business visas that allow an applicant to enter the U.S. to start a business. Carl Rothrock is an immigration lawyer in Naples, Florida, with additional offices in Fort Myers, Miami, Fort Lauderdale, and Cape Coral. The Rothrock Law Firm has successfully represented thousands of clients from more than 100 countries.  Several organizations have recognized Carl Rothrock’s achievements in immigration law, including the following:

  • “AV Preeminent Rating,” Martindale Hubbell, the highest peer rating standard given to attorneys who are ranked at the highest level of professional excellence and ethical standards by their peers.
  • Top Rated Lawyers in Florida, Immigration,” Lawyers of Distinction, as published in Forbes and the New York Times.
  • “Top 10 Immigration Attorneys, Florida,”  Best of the Best Attorneys
  • “Top 10 Immigration Attorneys, Florida,” the American Institute of Legal Counsel
  • “Top Immigration Attorneys, Florida,” The Top 100 Lawyers
  • “Top Ranking Immigration Law Firms in Florida,” American Association of Attorney Advocates
  • Immigration Lawyer of the Year, USA,” Lawyer Monthly’s Legal Awards.

E1 Visa Requirements

    • An E1 visa allows a foreign business owner to enter the United States to conduct business.
    • 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 E1 visa applicant must be a citizen of the country that has a treaty with the United States.
    • The E1 applicant must own a majority interest of the foreign business and/or control the operations of the business.
    • The foreign business must engage in substantial trade with the United States.  At least half its international transactions must be with the U.S. In evaluating substantial trade, the government will consider both the number of transactions, as well as the dollar amount of gross income.
    • The E1 visa is temporary but can be renewed. The Consulate will issue the E1 visa from three months to five years, according to the terms of the individual treaty.
    • The E1 holder’s spouse and unmarried children under 21 can reside in the United States with the treaty holder. The spouse can work, and the children can attend public school.

E2 Visa Requirements

  • The E2 visa allows an applicant to own and operate a business in the United States.  
  • 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 E2 applicant must be a citizen of the country that has a treaty with the United States.
  • The E2 visa applicant must own a majority interest in the U.S. business and/or must control the business.
  • The E2 applicant must manage the business. (S)he cannot simply work at the business.
  • The applicant must make a substantial investment, and the investment must be at risk. In other words, the applicant cannot simply put money in a business bank account.
  • The E-2 visa is temporary. The State Department will issue the visa anywhere from three months to five years, according to the terms of the treaty.
  • The E2 visa holder’s spouse and unmarried children under 21 can live with the treaty holder. The spouse can work, and the children can attend public school.

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

  • If the applicant is currently outside the United States, (s)he must file the E2 visa application through the U.S. Embassy.  Although wait times vary, many of the Embassies are currently taking around 4 months to interview E2 clients.  The Embassies are usually issuing the visa around 1 to 2 weeks after the interview.
  • If the applicant is already is in the United States under another status, such as visitor status, (s)he may file an application for change of status while in the United States.  The U.S. government is currently taking around 10 months to process the application.  If the applicant pays an extra fee, the government will make a decision within thirty days. 
  • The Rothrock Law Firm usually recommends to its clients to file the application through the Embassy.  The Embassy issues the visa for up to five years.  During the period in which the visa is valid, the E2 visa holder can travel in and out of the United States.  If the applicant files the application through USCIS, the government will issue E2 authorization for up to 2 years only. Further, if the applicant leaves the United States before the 2 years ends, (s)he will not be able to re-enter the United States with E2 status.

Can the Rothrock Law Firm help me obtain E-1 and E-2 Visas if I live outside the United States?

Yes, the Rothrock Law Firm 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.

Prior to practicing immigration law, Carl Rothrock served as a complex litigation consultant to the defense teams of many Fortune 100 companies, including Shell Oil, British Petroleum, Chevron, Chesapeake Energy, Bank of America, UBS Bank of Switzerland, Johnson & Johnson, American Airlines and Walmart.  He also acted as counsel for over 800 clients in a defective product litigation involving defective construction materials. Our attorneys have a combined 62 years of experience and have filed thousands of immigration cases.

To Contact an E2 Immigration Lawyer today, call the Rothrock Law Firm at (239) 206-2363.

EB5 Visa

EB5 Visa | Rothrock Immigration Lawyer | Naples | Miami |Florida

EB5 Attorney Carl Rothrock

Carl Rothrock, EB5 attorney

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 U.S. 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.

Requirements of EB5 Visa

  • The applicant must invest a minimum of $1,050,000.00.  If the investment is located in an economically distressed area called a “targeted employment area,” the government reduces the investment amount to $800,000.  The investment amounts change frequently.
  • The business must create 10 full-time jobs for US workers.
  • The business must be a commercial business. It cannot be a nonprofit company.
  • Your investment funds must be “at risk.”
  • You must use legal funds for your investment.

Benefits of EB5 Visa

  • The visa is a permanent visa and not a temporary one. The applicant, spouse, and children under 21 will receive a “green card” and can eventually apply for citizenship.
  • An investor can file his or her own petition without employer sponsorship.

Types of 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.

Frequently Asked Questions about the EB5 Visa

  • Can I buy a home for $2 million and rent the home? Will this qualify as a direct investment?
  • Answer: The government will consider this situation as a personal investment and not a commercial business. If you are using real estate as your investment, it has to be some type of commercial business, such as a hotel.
  • If I buy an existing business that already has employees, can I count the employees that the business already has?
  • Answer:  In most cases, no. You have to create 10 new jobs. There is an exception if you are buying a “troubled business.”  A troubled business is a business that has existed for at least 2 years and has experienced a net loss of at least 20 percent of its net worth for the 12 or 24 month period before the date the EB-5 investor filed this or her Form I-526.  If the business is a troubled business, the investor may count the jobs saved as jobs created. The saved job must last at least two years.
  • If I 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.

An EB5 investor visa allows a foreign investor to obtain a permanent green card through investing in property that will create jobs and benefit the U.S. economy.  The Rothrock Law Firm are experienced immigration attorneys who file EB-5 investor visas.  If you wish to schedule a consultation, call today at (239) 206-2363.