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Investor Visas

Investor Visas | Rothrock Immigration Lawyer | Naples, Fort Myers, Boca Raton, Miami 

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Carl Rothrock has counseled thousands of clients in selecting the right investor visa.

U.S. immigration lawyer Carl Rothrock has successfully filed thousands of cases, including E2, L1, and EB5 investor visas. He has offices throughout Florida, including Naples, Fort Myers, Boca Raton, Miami, and Ft. Lauderdale.  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 small start-up operations, to companies with regional and international connections.  The U.S. Government recognizes the benefits of such activity and encourages it. The government provides 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 families.

Types of Investor Visas (Click the link to see more information).

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 USD to $1,050,000.00 USD. The amounts change frequently and should be verified prior to applying.  Depending on the type of EB5 visa selected, the investor may not need to participate in managing the business.

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 a substantial 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.

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 for an applicant to manage a business.  Unlike the E2 visa, 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, they then apply for an EB1C visa to permanently manage the company.

Rothrock Immigration Lawyer | Experienced US Immigration Attorneys

We counsel our 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 counsel our clients to choose cost-effective pathways.    Initially, we determine the clients’ short- and long-term goals.  We then point out how the creative use of US immigration law can meet the short-term solution required, as well as provide long-term 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.

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.