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EB1 Visas

EB1 Visas | Rothrock Immigration Lawyer | Naples | Miami | Florida | US

EB1 Visa | Rothrock Immigration Lawyer Naples | Miami | Florida | USA
Carl Rothrock is Florida immigration attorney who files EB1A visas for citizens who hold extraordinary abilities.

U.S. immigration lawyer Carl Rothrock has filed thousands of cases for people from over 100 countries, including EB1 visas.  A foreign citizen may apply for an EB1 visa to obtain a green card without labor certification.  If USCIS approves the application, the foreign citizen and his or her spouse and children may receive permanent resident cards and can then apply for citizenship after five years.  There are three categories of an EB1 visa in which the foreign citizen may apply:  1) Extraordinary Ability, 2) Outstanding professors and researchers, and 3) Multinational managers or executives.

EB1Visas for Aliens of Extraordinary Ability (EB1A) | Rothrock Immigration Lawyer Miami, Naples, Fort Myers, Boca Raton

In order to qualify for an EB1 visa as an “alien of extraordinary ability,” the applicant must prove that he or she has an extraordinary ability in the sciences, arts, education, business, or athletics.  The applicant must show that his or her achievements have been recognized in his or her respective field.  An applicant must prove that he or she meets three out of ten criteria below:

  • Receipt of lesser nationally or internationally recognized prizes or awards for excellence
  • Membership in associations in the field which demand outstanding achievement of their members
  • Published material about the applicant in professional or major trade publications or other major media
  • Evidence that the applicant has been asked to judge the work of others, either individually or on a panel
  • Applicant’s original scientific, scholarly, artistic, athletic, or business-related contributions of major significance to the field
  • Authorship of scholarly articles in professional or major trade publications or other major media
  • Work has been displayed at artistic exhibitions or showcases
  • Performance of a leading or critical role in distinguished organizations
  • The applicant commands a high salary or other significantly high remuneration in relation to others in the field
  • Commercial success in the performing arts

Alternately, if the foreign citizen does not meet three of the above listed requirements, he or she can substitute a one-time achievement, such as a Pulitzer Prize, Oscar, Olympic medal, etc.  An employer does not need to sponsor an alien of extraordinary ability.  The foreigner can file his or her own petition.  USCIS does not limit the number of visas issued in this category.

EB1 Visas for Outstanding Professors and Researchers (EB1B) | Rothrock Immigration Lawyer | Naples, Fort Myers, Boca Raton

Outstanding professors and researchers must demonstrate international recognition in a particular academic field.  The EB1 visa applicant must hold three years of experience in teaching or research in that academic area.  In addition, the applicant must enter the United States to pursue a tenure track teaching position or a comparable research position at a university.  The foreign citizen must document evidence in at least two of the following criteria:

  • Receipt of major prizes or awards for outstanding achievement
  • Membership in associations that require their members to demonstrate outstanding achievement
  • Published material in professional publications written by others about the alien’s work in the academic field
  • Participation, either on a panel or individually, as a judge of the work of others in the same or allied academic field
  • Original scientific or scholarly research contributions in the field
  • Authorship of scholarly books or articles (in scholarly journals with international circulation) in the field

The applicant’s employer must file an I140 petition to sponsor the employee; however, the government does not require labor certification.  If the government approves the petition, the employee and his or her spouse and children may receive permanent resident cards.  USCIS does not limit the number of visas issued in this category.

EB1 Visas for Multinational Managers or Executives (EB1C) | Rothrock Immigration Lawyer Boca Raton, Miami, Naples

The employer must have employed the applicant for at least one year within the last three years outside the United States.  An employee must enter the United States to continue service to this employer.  In addition, the employee must have worked as a manger or executive with the employer, an affiliate, or a subsidiary.  Only a U.S. employer can sponsor an employee under this category.  The employer must have operated the business for at least one year as an affiliate, subsidiary, or same corporation that employed the person abroad.  USCIS does not limit the number of visas issued in this category.

Choose a Qualified Immigration Attorney to Represent your Interests

Carl Rothrock, an immigration attorney in Fort Myers, Florida, has represented thousands of immigration clients from over 100 countries.  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.  He has offices throughout Florida, including Naples, Fort Myers, Cape Coral, Boca Raton, Miami, and Fort Lauderdale. To schedule a free initial consultation, call the Rothrock Law Firm at 239-206-2363.

L1 Visas

L1 Visas | Rothrock Immigration Lawyer – Naples, Boca Raton, Miami

L1 Visa Attorney Carl Rothrock | Naples | Miami | Boca Raton

Florida immigration attorney Carl Rothrock files L1 Visa Applications.

L1 visas allow foreign companies to transfer their executives to the U.S. to work. Florida immigration lawyer Carl Rothrock has filed numerous L1 petitions. The L1 visa allows both large and small companies to expand their business and services to the United States.  The Rothrock Law Firm has successfully filed several L1A and L1B petitions. To schedule a consult today, please call our office.

L1 Visas for Intracompany Transferee Executives or Managers

    • L1(a) visas allow a manager or executive of a foreign company to work in the United States.
    • The foreign company must have employed the L1A visa holder in an executive or managerial capacity continuously at least one year out of the past three years in the foreign country.
    • The maximum length of the L1A visa is seven years. The government grants the initial L1A visa for one year and then renews it in three year increments if a manager is starting up a new company.  If the company already exists, the government will grant the initial visa up to three years.
    • The L1A visa is flexible. The holder may travel back and forth between his or her home country and the United States. Unlike other types of visas, the holder is not required to live in the United States.
    • The L1 visa holder’s spouse and children under 21 may also accompany the visa holder. The children may attend school, and the spouse may work.
    • The L1A holder can apply for an EB1C green card after running the business for one year. The spouse and children can also get green cards.

L1 Visas for Intracompany Transferees Requiring Specialized Knowledge

  • L1B visas allow professional employees with specialized knowledge to work in the U.S.
  • The government issues the L1B visa for a maximum of five years. Usually, the initial L1B visa is issued for one to two years, and the extensions are issued in two year increments.
  • The L1 visa holder’s spouse and children may accompany the visa holder to the U.S. The children can attend public school, and the spouse can work.
  • The L1B visa is flexible. The holder may travel back and forth between his or her home country and the United States.
  • If the L1B visa holder wishes to apply for a green card, he or she may apply for an EB2 or EB3 green card. This process requires labor certification.

Blanket L Visas

  • The “L1 Blanket Petition Program” allows large multi-national companies to transfer several employees at the same time.
  • The initial blanket L petition is good for 3 years. The petitioner can file for an extension up to seven years. The L1A or B employee can then get initial entry for up to 3 years.
  • A company can file a blanket petition to bring in several employees at one time rather than individual employees one at a time. The employees must be L1A executives or managers or L1B specialized employees.

Criteria for Blanket L Petition:

In order to establish eligibility for blanket L certification, the employer must prove the following:

  • Each qualifying organization of the company must be engaged in a commercial trade or services.
  • The company must already have an office in the United States that has been operating for at least one year.
  • The company must have at least three domestic and/or foreign branches, affiliates, or subsidiaries.
  • In addition, the company must meet one of the following three conditions:
    1. The company must have obtained a minimum of 10 L-1 approvals in the 12-month period prior to filing a blanket petition or
    2. The company and its branches, subsidiaries, or affiliates must have combined annual sales of at least $25 million dollars or
    3. The company has a workforce in the United States of at least 1,000 employees.