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Belgian E2 Treaty Visas

Belgian E2 Treaty Visas

E2 Visa Belgium | Rothrock Immigration Lawyer Naples | Ft Myers | Cape Coral

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

E2 Visa Italy

E2 Visa Italy | Rothrock Immigration Lawyer Naples | Ft Myers | Cape Coral

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

E2 Visa Canada | Rothrock Immigration Lawyer | Naples | Ft Myers | Cape Coral

E2 Visa Canada | Rothrock Immigration Lawyer | Naples | Ft Myers | Cape Coral

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

E2 Visa  United Kingdom

UK E2 Visa | Rothrock Immigration Lawyer | Naples | Fort Myers | Cape Coral

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.

601 Waivers

601 Waivers | Rothrock Immigration Lawyer – Naples, Fort Myers, Boca Raton

601 Waivers | Ft Myers Immigration Lawyer Carl RothrockCarl Rothrock is an immigration lawyer in Fort Myers, Florida, who files I601 waivers for unlawful presence, fraud, and criminal convictions.  United States immigration law lists several reasons why a foreign citizen cannot obtain a green card.  The 601 waiver forgives the act that disqualified the applicant for a green card. An immigrant may file a waiver for different reasons.

Types of 601 Waivers

  • Waiver for health reasons:  The immigrant may file a 601 waiver for failure to get immunized.  In addition, the immigrant may file a 601 waiver for having a communicable disease.
  • Waiver for criminal records: The immigrant may file a 601 waiver for committing a crime. The government will not grant the waiver for most drug offenses.
  • Waiver for Misrepresentation or fraud:  The applicant may file a 601 waiver for making false statements on a visa application. Further, this type of waiver covers false statements at interviews.
  • Waiver for Unlawful Presence.  The applicant may file a 601 waiver for entering the United States illegally. The I601A waiver is unique because the applicant does not need to leave the country while the application for waiver is pending.

The filing of an I601 waiver is very complicated.  The request is typically accompanied by hundreds of pages of supporting documentation.  The chief reason the government denies waiver applications is lack of documentation.  The Rothrock Law Firm has represented thousands of clients from more than 100 countries and has successfully obtained waivers for clients. If you are looking for a 601 waiver attorney or 601A waiver attorney in Ft Myers or Naples, call Carl Rothrock at 239-206-2363.

About Us

About Us: Rothrock Immigration Lawyer | E2 Visa | L Visa | EB2NIW | Naples | Boca Raton | Miami | Florida | USA

Carl Rothrock:  Licensed for 35 years

Carl Rothrock is an immigration attorney with offices in Fort Myers, Cape Coral, Naples, Miami, Boca Raton, and Fort Lauderdale, Florida.  He has thirty-five years of experience practicing law and has represented thousands of clients from over 100 countries.   Several organizations have recognized Carl Rothrock’s achievements throughout the years.

  • Carl Rothrock, Immigration Attorney in Fort Myers

    Carl Rothrock, Immigration Attorney in Ft. Myers, Naples, and Miami

    “AV Preeminent Rating by Martindale-Hubbell.”  For more than 130 years, Martindale-Hubbell has been evaluating attorneys for their strong legal ability and high ethical standards through a Peer Review Rating system.  Martindale Hubbell has rated Carl Rothrock as AV Preeminent®, which is the highest peer rating standard. This is given to attorneys who are ranked at the highest level of professional excellence for their legal expertise, communication skills, and ethical standards by their peers.

“10 Rating” by Avvo.  Avvo.com is an online marketplace for legal services, that provides lawyer referrals and access to a database of legal information consisting primarily of previously answered questions. The Avvo Rating is the company’s effort to evaluate a lawyer’s background based on the information available in an attorney’s Avvo profile. The company gave Carl Rothrock a “10” rating, which is its highest rating.

Some of Carl’s other recognitions include the following:

  • “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 10 Immigration Attorneys, Florida,” Attorney and Practice Magazine
  • “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.

Carl Rothrock is admitted to practice before all immigration courts in the United States and the Board of Immigration appeals.  In addition, he is admitted to practice before  the Southern District Court of Texas. He is licensed by the State Bar of Texas.

Mr. Rothrock represents clients in family, business, and investment immigration matters.  Prior to practicing immigration law, he 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.

Mr. Rothrock is also a licensed Florida residential building contractor with project management expertise in residential, commercial and marine site development and construction.  He is a subject matter expert in defective products and construction defects and has testified as an expert in construction defect trials. He has acted as counsel for over 800 clients in a defective product litigation involving defective construction materials.

Always one to work hard, Mr. Rothrock attended Florida Atlantic University on a full scholarship while working two jobs.  He attended South Texas College of Law while maintaining full time employment.  He clerked for Judge Louis Moore in Houston, Texas, before entering private practice.

Mr. Rothrock is a member of the American Immigration Lawyers Association and the Academy of International Business.  He enjoys scuba diving, boating, and rescuing animals.

Radha Rothrock:  Immigration Lawyer licensed for 30 years

Radha Rothrock Immigration Attorney in Fort Myers

Radha Rothrock, Immigration Attorney in Fort Myers, Naples, and Miami

Radha Rothrock is an immigration attorney licensed in Florida and Texas.  Ms. Rothrock has been licensed to practice law by the Supreme Court of Texas since 1995 and the Supreme Court of Florida since 1999. 

Radha Rothrock has received numerous awards and recognition for her legal work, including the following:

Martindale Hubbell has rated Radha Rothrock as AV Preeminent®, which is the highest peer rating standard. This is given to attorneys who are ranked at the highest level of professional excellence for their legal expertise, communication skills, and ethical standards by their peers.

“10 Rating” by Avvo.  Avvo.com is an online marketplace for legal services, that provides lawyer referrals and access to a database of legal information consisting primarily of previously answered questions. The Avvo Rating is the company’s effort to evaluate a lawyer’s background based on the information available in an attorney’s Avvo profile. The company gave Radha Rothrock a “10” rating, which is its highest rating.

  • “Top Rated Lawyers in Florida, Taxation,” Lawyers of Distinction, 2019, 2020, 2021, 2022, 2023, and 2024, as published in Forbes and the New York Times.
  • Named “Who’s Who in America” by Marquis Publishing.
  • America’s Most Honored Lawyers, 2020, (Top 5%), 2019 (Top 10%)

In addition to maintaining a private practice, Radha has served as the lead attorney for the State of Florida Department of Children and Families in Naples, Florida, where she tried termination of parental rights cases involving children that were severely abused.

She is admitted to the State Bars of Texas and Florida, the United States District Court for the Middle District of Florida, the United States Bankruptcy Court for the Middle District of Florida, and the United States Tax and Immigration Courts in all fifty states.   She has been appointed by the chief judges in ten out of twenty circuit courts in Florida to handle juvenile dependency and termination of parental rights cases and has submitted appellate briefs to the Courts of Appeal in the first, second, and third districts in Florida.  Several of her cases have been published.

Ms. Rothrock received her J.D. from South Texas College of Law in Houston, Texas, in 1994.  The law school is nationally acclaimed for its moot court program.  Ms. Rothrock was a quarterfinalist in the Leroy Jeffers Moot Court Competition while at South Texas College of Law and her appellate brief was voted top three in the competition.  While at South Texas, Ms. Rothrock served as research assistant to Professor Bruce Burton and helped edit his real estate finance textbook.  She received her LL.M. in Taxation from the University of Denver in 2002.

Radha maintained full time employment while obtaining her LL.M.

Ms. Rothrock’s family immigrated to the United States from India in 1967.  Ms. Rothrock was the second person from her family born in the United States.  She enjoys photography and rescuing animals.

Citizenship

Citizenship | Fort Myers Immigration Lawyer Carl Rothrock | Naples | Fort Myers

Citizenship | Fort Myers Immigration Lawyer Carl Rothrock

Carl Rothrock is a Fort Myers Immigration Attorney who files citizenship applications.

Carl Rothrock is a Fort Myers immigration attorney who has successfully filed thousands of citizenship applications.  He has offices in Fort Myers, Naples, Cape Coral, Boca Raton, Miami, and Ft. Lauderdale.  The pathway to United States citizenship starts with an immigrant visa.  After obtaining a green card, the green card holder then files a petition for naturalization so that he or she can become a United States citizen.

Requirements for Citizenship

  • The applicant must be a permanent resident.
  • The permanent resident must be at least 18. 
  • The green card holder must have physical and continuous presence in the U.S. for a specified period.  
  • The applicant must pass a civics exam;
  • The green card holder must be proficient in English;
  • The permanent resident must possess good moral character.

Benefits of Naturalization

  • A permanent resident is not required to become a citizen and may reside in the United States indefinitely as a permanent resident.
  • A citizen can vote in national and local elections, but a permanent resident cannot vote in U.S. elections.
  • A citizen can exit and enter the U.S. without any regard to time spent outside of the U.S. Permanent residents could risk losing their green cards if they leave the U.S. for extended periods of time.
  • A U.S. citizen can sponsor a parent for a green card. A permanent resident cannot.

If you wish to become naturalized, call Rothrock Immigration Lawyer today at (239) 206-2363.

Rothrock Immigration Lawyer Fort Myers

Rothrock Immigration Lawyer Fort Myers |Naples |Boca Raton

Fort Myers immigration lawyer Carl Rothrock

Fort Myers immigration attorney Carl Rothrock

Carl Rothrock is an immigration lawyer in Fort Myers, Florida, with 35 years of experience. He has additional offices in Naples, Cape Coral, Boca Raton, Miami, and Fort Lauderdale, Florida. Visit our locations page to find a location closest to you.

Carl has successfully represented thousands of people from more than 100 countries in the world.  The firm files investor visas, such as E2 treaty visas, L visas, and EB5 investment visas.  It also assists employers and employees with EB1, EB2, and EB3 visas.

Immigration Lawyer Fort Myers | Services Provided

In addition to investor and business immigration, Carl represents individuals in family based immigration services, such as K1 and K2 fiancée visas, marriage visas, I-130 relative visas, I-485 adjustment of status applications, and N-400 and 600 naturalization and citizenship proceedings. Further, the Rothrock Law Firm has successfully obtained waivers for inadmissibility, including unlawful presence, misrepresentation, fraud, and criminal acts.  All of the attorneys at the Rothrock Law Firm have been licensed for more than 30 years, and all attorneys are rated AV Preemminent by Martindale Hubbell.

Awards, Recognitions, and Memberships

  • “AV Preeminent®, the highest ranking level of professional excellence, skill and integrity under the Martindale-Hubbell® Peer Review Rating System
  • Perfect 10.0 score on AVVO.com, a lawyer rating and referral website
  • “Top Rated Lawyers in Florida, Immigration,” Lawyers of Distinction
  • “Immigration Lawyer of the Year, USA,” Lawyers Monthly Legal Awards
  • “Nations Top One Percent,” the National Association of Distinguished Counsel
  • “The Top 10 Immigration Attorneys, Florida,”  Best of the Best Attorneys
  • “10 Top Immigration Attorneys, Florida,” the American Institute of Legal Counsel
  • “Top 10 Immigration Attorneys, Florida,” Attorney and Practice Magazine
  • “The Top Immigration Attorneys, Florida,” The Top 100 Lawyers
  • “Top Ranking Immigration Law Firms in Florida,” American Association of Attorney Advocates
  • Member, American Immigration Lawyers Association
  • Member, Academy of International Business

Recent Case Approvals

We received approvals in all of these categories in the last eighteen months:

  • EB1A, Extraordinary Ability Green Cards
  • EB1C, Executive Green Cards
  • EB2NIW, National Interest Waiver Green Cards
  • EB2, Advanced Degree Green Cards
  • EB3, Skilled Worker Green Cards
  • PERM labor certification
  • E2 Visas
  • E1 Visas
  • L1A Visas for Executives
  • L1B Visas for Specialized Skill Workers
  • H1B Specialty Occupation Visas
  • TN Visas for Canadians
  • 601 Waivers for fraud, criminal history, and unlawful presence
  • Citizenship Applications
  • Marriage Based Green Cards (adjustment of status and consular processing)
  • Family Based Green Cards
  • Fiancée Visas

Our Statement

Miami and South Florida are continuing to develop into a coveted site for both U.S. domestic and international business. Immigrants have played a large part in this success story, by staffing, managing and owning businesses – from mom and pop operations, to companies with regional and international connections.  The U.S. Government recognizes the benefits of such activity and encourages it, by providing  immigration laws and policies which reward and benefit entrepreneurs and their employees. These rewards often include pathways to U.S. Citizenship for investors, managers, employees and their limited families.

At the Rothrock Law Firm, we believe that our highest and best use as attorneys is to counsel clients not to view US immigration policy and law as an obstacle to “get around.” Rather, we counsel our clients to be careful not to do anything short term that could jeopardize any more important, long term goals.  We also counsel our clients to choose cost effective pathways.  This advice applies equally to any visa applicant.  In particular, during our business/investor visa consultations, we not only determine the clients’ short and long term goals, we do our best to point out how the creative use of US immigration law can provide for any immediate solution required.   We also tend to further examine how it may be used to provide long term piece of mind for business growth management.

Our visa approval rates worldwide provide the best evidence of our capabilities and are the envy of our competitors. We are proud to provide what is often “life changing” advice and cost-effective legal solutions to business challenges. As native South Floridians, we are also humbly proud of the part we play in the accomplishments of our clients in the community. We provide “boutique firm”  U.S. visa services to accomplish each client’s goal. If you think you may benefit from our services, please contact us for a free consultation.

To schedule a consultation, call Rothrock Immigration Lawyer Fort Myers at (239) 206-2363.