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Fort Myers Immigration Lawyer

FORT MYERS IMMIGRATION LAWYER

Immigration Lawyer Fort Myers Carl Rothrock
Fort Myers immigration attorney Carl Rothrock

Carl Rothrock is a Fort Myers immigration lawyer with 33 years of experience. He has successfully represented thousands of people from more than 100 countries in the world.  The firm’s specialty is business immigration, including forming regional centers, assisting investors in E2 treaty visas, L visas, and EB5 investment visas, and assisting employers and employees with EB1, EB2, and EB3 visas. Further, 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. In addition, 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 27 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
  • “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

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

EB2 National Interest Waiver

EB2 Visa – National Interest Waiver

National Interest Waivers Cape Coral FL Rothrock Law Firm

Carl Rothrock: Immigration Lawyer in Cape Coral, FL

A foreign citizen may apply for an Employment-Based Immigrant Visa, Second Preference Category, or EB2 visa.  If USCIS approves the application, the foreign citizen and his or her spouse and children may receive permanent resident cards and can apply for citizenship after five years.  There are three categories of an EB2 visa in which the foreign citizen may apply:  1) Advanced Degree, 2) Exceptional Ability, and 3) National Interest Waiver

EB2 National Interest Waiver

  • The requirements for EB2 National Interest Waiver are similar to that of applicants with extraordinary ability.
  • The U.S, government limits the number of approved visas in this category to around 40,000 visas per year.  Further, the government limits the number of immigrants by country.  Citizens of China, India, the Philippines, and Mexico typically experience long waiting periods when they apply for this visa.  Other countries do not.  Click this link to see current waiting times for immigrant visas.
  • The applicant must demonstrate at least three of the following criteria:
  • Official academic record showing a degree, diploma, certificate, or similar award from a college, university, school, or other institution of learning relating to the area of exceptional ability
  • Letters documenting at least 10 years of full-time experience in the occupation
  • Professional license
  • Salary history reflecting the applicant’s exceptional ability
  • Membership in a professional association(s)
  • Recognition for achievements and significant contributions to the applicant’s industry or field by peers, government entities, professional or business organizations
  • Other comparable evidence of eligibility is also acceptable.
  • Unlike the category for extraordinary ability, National Interest Waiver applicants are not required to obtain Labor Certification. Applicants must show that the necessity of labor certification can be waived because it is in the interest of the United States.
  • Most approved applications in this category are in the field of science, and most applicants possess a doctorate degree.
  • Applicants in this category may file their own I140 Employment Based Petition. They do not need an employer to sponsor them.

Choose a Qualified Immigration Attorney to Represent your Interests

Carl Rothrock, an immigration lawyer in Cape Coral, Florida, has represented immigration clients from all over the world.  He has been licensed since 1989 and is admitted to practice before  the Board of Immigration Appeals and all Immigration Courts in the United States.  To schedule a free initial consultation, call the Rothrock Law Firm at 239-206-8252.

EB2 Visa Exceptional Ability

EB2 Visa – Exceptional Ability

Carl Rothrock Ft Myers EB2 Exceptional Ability Attorney

Carl Rothrock, Naples immigration attorney

A foreign citizen may apply for an Employment-Based Immigrant Visa, Second Preference Category, or EB2 visa.  If USCIS approves the application, the foreign citizen and his or her spouse and children may receive permanent resident cards and can apply for citizenship after five years.  There are three categories of an EB2 visa in which the foreign citizen may apply:  1) Advanced Degree, 2) Exceptional Ability, and 3) National Interest Waiver

EB2 Visa Exceptional Ability

  • The applicant must demonstrate that he or she has an exceptional ability in the sciences, arts, or business. Exceptional ability means “a degree of expertise significantly above that ordinarily encountered in the sciences, arts, or business.”
  • An employer must sponsor an employee in this category.
  • The government caps the number of EB2 visas to approximately 40,000 per year.  Most countries do not have a long wait list; however, Indians have unreasonably long wait times in this category.  Click here to see current processing times for EB2 visas per country.
  • Most applicants in this category hold a doctorate degree.
  • The government requires both Labor Certification and Prevailing Wage Determination unless it waives labor certification.
  • An Applicant must prove at least three of the criteria listed below:
  • Official academic record showing a degree, diploma, certificate, or similar award from a college, university, school, or other institution of learning relating to the area of exceptional ability
  • Letters documenting at least 10 years of full-time experience in the occupation
  • Professional license
  • Salary history reflecting the applicant’s exceptional ability
  • Membership in a professional association(s)
  • Recognition for achievements and significant contributions to the applicant’s industry or field by peers, government entities, professional or business organizations
  • Other comparable evidence of eligibility is also acceptable.

Choose a Qualified Immigration Attorney to Represent your Interests

Naples immigration attorney Carl Rothrock has represented immigration clients from all over the world.  He has been licensed since 1989 and is admitted to practice before  the Board of Immigration Appeals and all Immigration Courts in the United States.  To schedule a free initial consultation, call the Rothrock Law Firm at 239-206-2363.

EB2 Advanced Degree

EB2 Visa – Advanced Degree

Carl Rothrock Ft Myers EB2 advanced degree attorney

Carl Rothrock, Ft. Myers immigration attorney

A foreign citizen may apply for an Employment-Based Immigrant Visa, Second Preference Category, or EB2 visa.  If USCIS approves the application, the foreign citizen and his or her spouse and children may receive permanent resident cards and can apply for citizenship after five years.  There are three categories of an EB2 visa in which the foreign citizen may apply:  1) Advanced Degree, 2) Exceptional Ability, and 3) National Interest Waiver

Advanced Degree

  • An employer must sponsor an employee for an EB2 visa requiring an advanced degree.
  • The U.S, government limits the number of approved visas in this category to around 40,000 visas per year.  Further, the government limits the number of immigrants by country.  Citizens of China, India, the Philippines, and Mexico typically experience long waiting periods when they apply for this visa.  Other countries do not.  Click this link to see current waiting times for immigrant visas.
  • The available job must require an advanced degree or relevant work experience. The applicant may have a master’s degree (or foreign equivalent) or a bachelor’s degree plus five years of work experience.
  • Prior to filing an I140 Employment Based Petition, an employer must usually file two preliminary applications.  First, the employer must file a Prevailing Wage Determination and must offer the foreign employee a minimum wage of the amount set in the Prevailing Wage Determination.  Second, the employer must obtain “Foreign Labor Certification,” a process by which the government certifies that there are not enough qualified Americans to perform the job.
  • Certain occupations do not require Labor Certification, but most do.
  • A spouse and child of the employee are also eligible for permanent resident cards if the employee is approved.

Choose a Qualified Immigration Attorney to Represent your Interests

Carl Rothrock, an immigration attorney in Fort Myers, Florida, has represented immigration clients from all over the world.  He has been licensed since 1989 and is admitted to practice before  the Board of Immigration Appeals and all Immigration Courts in the United States.  To schedule a free initial consultation, call the Rothrock Law Firm at 239-206-2363.

 

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 enter the United States or obtain a green card.  The 601 waiver forgives the act. 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; however, 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 without a valid visa. 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.

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 a 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

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Fort Myers immigration lawyer Carl Rothrock

Fort Myers immigration attorney Carl Rothrock

Carl Rothrock is an immigration lawyer in Fort Myers, Florida, with 34 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 28 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 are 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 clients’ goals. 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.