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E2 Treaty Visa New Zealand

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U.S. immigration lawyer Carl Rothrock files E2 Treaty Applications for citizens of New Zealand.

E2 Treaty Visa New Zealand. In 2019, the U.S. government announced that it would accept E1 and E2 treaty visa applications from New Zealand. Carl Rothrock, immigration attorney in Naples, Florida, represents E2 Treaty applicants from New Zealand who wish to operate a business in the U.S. 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 New Zealand | Requirements

A citizen of New Zealand must control the majority ownership or control of the investing or trading company.
Only a citizen of New Zealand can file the E2 visa application.
An E-2 visa is temporary. The U.S. Embassy in Auckland processes E2 visas for up to 60 months.
Embassies require different documentation by country.

Family Members of E2 Visa Holders

An E2 visa holder’s spouse may live and work in the United States. Further, the spouse does not need to work for the E2 holder’s company. The spouse may work for any company that allows foreign work authorization.
If an E2 visa holder has a child under 21 years old, the child may attend school in the United States.

Hire an Attorney Experienced in E2 Applications

Immigration matters are complex. Carl Rothrock, an immigration attorney in Naples, has been licensed to practice law since 1989 and has successfully filed E2 investor applications for clients all over the world. Mr. Rothrock is admitted to appear before all Immigration Courts in the United States as well as the Board of Immigration Appeals. He represents clients globally. To schedule a free initial consultation, call the Rothrock Law Firm at (239) 330-2534.

E2 Investor Visa Norway

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Florida immigration attorney Carl Rothrock files E2 Visa Applications for citizens of Norway

E2 Investor Visa Norway. Carl Rothrock, immigration attorney in Naples, Florida, represents E2 Treaty applicants from Norway who wish to operate a business in the U.S. 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.

E2 Investor Visa Norway Requirements

A citizen of Norway must control the majority ownership or control of the investing or trading company.
Only a citizen of Norway can file the E2 visa application.
An E-2 visa is temporary. Currently, Norway issues visas for 36 months.
The U.S. Embassy in Oslo processes E2 visas.
Embassies require different documentation by country.
The investor must invest a substantial amount of capital.

Family Members of Norweigian E2 Visa Holders

An E2 visa holder’s spouse may live and work in the United States. Further, the spouse does not need to work for the E2 holder’s company. The spouse may work for any company that allows foreign work authorization.
If an E2 visa holder has a child under 21 years old, the child may attend school in the United States.

Hire an Attorney Experienced in E2 Applications

E2 Treaty Visa Pakistan

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Carl Rothrock is a Florida immigration lawyer who files E2 applications in Pakistan

E2 Investor Visa Pakistan. Carl Rothrock, immigration attorney in Fort Myers, Florida, files E2 investor visa applications for citizens of Pakistan 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 Pakistan

Citizens of Pakistan must control the majority ownership or control of the investing or trading company.
A citizen of Pakistan must file the E2 application.
An E-2 visa is temporary. Pakistan currently issues the E2 visa for up to 60 months.
The U.S. Embassy in Karachi processes E2 investor applications for citizens of Pakistan.
E2 treaty countries have different requirements for eligibility.

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 Fort Myers, Florida. He has been licensed to practice law since 1989. He has filed many E2 treaty applications for investors all over the world. 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 the Rothrock Law Firm at (239) 206-2363.

E2 Investor Visa Panama

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U.S. immigration lawyer Carl Rothrock files E2 treaty visas for citizens of Panama.

E2 Investor Visa Panama. Carl Rothrock, immigration attorney in Naples, Florida, represents E2 Treaty applicants from Panama who wish to operate a business in the U.S. 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 located throughout Florida.

E2 Investor Visa Panama | Requirements

A citizen of Panama must control the majority ownership or control of the investing or trading company.
Only a citizen of Panama can file the E2 visa application.
An E-2 visa is temporary.
The U.S. Embassy in Panama City issues E2 visas for up to 60 months.
Embassies require different documentation by country.
The investor must make a substantial investment.
The business must be real and operating.
The investor must actively manage the business.

Family Members of Panamanian E2 Visa Holders

An E2 visa holder’s spouse may live and work in the United States. Further, the spouse does not need to work for the E2 holder’s company. The spouse may work for any company that allows foreign work authorization.
If an E2 visa holder has an unmarried child under 21 years old, the child may attend school in the United States.

Hire an Attorney Experienced in E2 Applications

E2 Investor Visa Paraguay

E2 Investor Visa Paraguay. Carl Rothrock, immigration attorney in Fort Myers, Florida, files E2 investor visa applications for citizens of Paraguay 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 Paraguay

Citizens of Paraguay must control the majority ownership or control of the investing or trading company.
A citizen of Paraguay 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. Paraguay currently issues the E2 visa for up to 60 months.
The U.S. Embassy in Asuncion processes E2 investor applications for citizens of Paraguay.
E2 treaty countries have different requirements for eligibility.

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

E2 Visa Philippines

Philippines E2 treaty visa

E2 Visa Philippines. Carl Rothrock is an immigration lawyer in Naples, Florida who files E2 visa applications for citizens of the Philippines who wish to manage a business in 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.

Visa Requirements for Philippines

A citizen of the Philippines must control the majority ownership or control of the investing or trading company.
Only a citizen of the Philippines can file the E2 visa 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 Manila processes E2 investor applications for Filipino citizens.
Each U.S. Embassy has its own set of guidelines when processing an E2 application. Click this link to see the specific requirements for E2 treaty visa for the Philippines.

Derivative Visa Status for Spouse and Child of E2 Holder

The spouse of an E2 visa holder may apply for a work authorization permit. The permit allows the spouse to work for any employer that accepts foreign work authorization.
A child of an E2 visa holder may attend school in the United States provided the child is under the age of 21. The child does not need an F1 visa.

Hire a Qualified Immigration Lawyer to Represent You

Fort Myers immigration attorney Carl Rothrock has been admitted to practice law since 1989. He has obtained approval in E2 visa applications for investors all over the world. Mr. Rothrock is licensed to practice law before all Immigration Courts in the United States and the Board of Immigration Appeals. He represents clients in various immigration related matters. To schedule a free initial consultation, call the Rothrock Law Firm at (239) 206-2363. The firm accepts all major credit cards.

E2 Treaty Visa Australia | Rothrock Immigration Lawyer Boca Raton

E2 Treaty Visa Australia

E2 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.

E2 Investor Visa Serbia

E2 Visa Serbia | Rothrock Immigration Lawyer | Naples | Fort Myers | Boca Raton

U.S. immigration lawyer Carl Rothrock files E2 visa applications for citizens of Serbia.

E2 Investor Visa Serbia. Carl Rothrock, immigration attorney in Naples, Florida, represents E2 Treaty applicants from Serbia who wish to operate a business in the U.S. 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.

E2 Investor Visa Serbia | Requirements

A citizen of Serbia must control the majority ownership or control of the investing or trading company.
Only a citizen of Serbia can file the E2 visa application.
An E-2 visa is temporary.
The U.S. Embassy in Belgrade issues E2 visas for up to 12 months.
The investor must make a substantial investment to the business.
The investor must actively manage the business.
The business must be real and operating.

Family Members of E2 Visa Holders

An E2 visa holder’s spouse may live and work in the United States. Further, the spouse does not need to work for the E2 holder’s company. The spouse may work for any company that allows foreign work authorization.
If an E2 visa holder has an unmarried child under 21 years old, the child may attend school in the United States.

Hire an Attorney Experienced in E2 Applications

Becoming a Citizen

Naturalization

Carl Rothrock is an immigration attorney in Fort Myers, Cape Coral, and Naples. He files N-400 and 600 applications for naturalization and eventual citizenship.

The pathway to United States citizenship starts with a visa. A person might come to this country as a family member or as an employee. The person then adjusts their temporary status to permanent status through a green card. After obtaining a green card, the person then files a petition for naturalization so that he or she can become a United States citizen.

Naturalization ceremony

Requirements for Naturalization

Lawful admission to the U.S. as a permanent resident;
At least age 18 (if applying alone. Child under 18 may be naturalized if applying with a parent).
Continuous presence in the U.S. for a specified period depending on the type of applicant. (If you are married to a U.S. citizen, you must physically reside in the U.S. at least eighteen accumulative months prior to applying for naturalization. If you are not married to a U.S. citizen, then you must physically reside in the U.S. at least thirty accumulative months prior to applying for naturalization).
Physical presence in the U.S. for a specified period depending on the type of applicant;
Knowledge of U.S. history and government;
Proficiency in English;
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 status if they leave the U.S. for extended periods of time.
A U.S. citizen can petition for the admission of alien relatives to the U.S. Permanent residents cannot file all the same petitions the U.S. citizen can.

Family Visas

Carl Rothrock is an immigration attorney in Fort Myers, Cape Coral, and Naples, Florida. One method of obtaining a visa to the United States is through sponsorship from a family member. The Rothrock Law Firm files several types of family visas:

K1, K2, and K3 fiancee visas
CR-1 and IR-1 marriage visas
I-130 alien relative visas and I-485 adjustment of status

Family based immigration allows a family member to sponsor a spouse, fiance, or relative to the U.S.

Immediate Relatives of a United States Citizen

“Immediate Relatives” refers to the parents, spouses and children (who are unmarried and under 21 years of age) of a U.S. citizen. Immediate relatives of a U.S. citizen can immigrate to the United States without an extended waiting period. Same sex married couples are considered “immediate relatives” for immigration purposes. There is no limit on the number of immediate relatives that can immigrate each year. As a result, the government scrutinizes these applications carefully. It is important to hire an experienced immigration lawyer to assist you in this process. Attorney Carl Rothrock has more than thirty years of experience practicing law and is admitted to practice before all immigration courts in the United States and the Immigration Board of Appeals.

Other Close Family Members of a U.S. Citizen

Other close family members of a U.S. citizen can qualify to immigrate to the United States, but are subject to a numerical limit of immigrant visas available to them each year. Close family members are divided into several groups called “Preferences”. The higher the Preference, the quicker the alien will be eligible to receive a green card. The first preference is given to unmarried children over age 21 of U.S. citizens. The third preference is given to married children of U.S. citizens. The fourth preference is given to brothers and sisters of U.S. citizens.

Family Members of Permanent Residents

Spouses and unmarried children of a permanent resident can also apply for a green card. They are categorized as the “Second Preference” group of people who are eligible for immigration to the United States.

Fiancée visas

The K-1 visa allows the US citizen’s fiancée to come to the US to marry the US citizen.
The K-2 visa allows the fiancée’s children to come to the U.S.
The K-3 visa allows the spouse who lives in a foreign country to live with in the U.S. while his or her immigration petition is pending.
The K-4 visa allows the children of the K-3 spouse to accompany the spouse to the U.S. while the immigration petition is pending.

Adjustment of Status

Adjustment of status allows a spouse who is in the United States on one type of visa to switch to another type of visa without leaving the United States. For example, if a person entered the U.S. on a tourist visa and married a U.S. citizen, the citizen can sponsor the spouse for a green card and apply for adjustment of status so that the spouse does not leave the U.S. while the application is pending. If the application is approved, the spouse will never need to leave the U.S.

If you are interested in sponsoring your family member to the United States, contact the Rothrock Law Firm at (239) 206-2363.