Best Immigration Lawyers in Miami Gardens, FL

EB5 Visa | Rothrock Immigration Lawyer The EB5 visa allows an investor to apply for a green card by creating a commercial business in the U.S.  Carl Rothrock is a U.S. immigration attorney with more than 30 years of experience who has represented thousands of clients from more than 100 countries.  In addition, Carl is a Florida state certified building contractor and has owned and operated construction companies for most of his life. He understands the ins and outs of the construction and real estate industry. His background makes him uniquely qualified to represent investors. Requirements of EB5 Visa - The applicant must invest a minimum of $1,800,000 in a US business. If the investment is located in an economically distressed area called a "targeted employment area," the government reduces the investment amount to $900,000. - The business must create 10 full-time jobs for US workers. - The business must be a commercial business. It cannot be a nonprofit company. - Your investment funds must be "at risk." - You must use legal funds for your investment. Benefits of EB5 Visa - The visa is a permanent visa and not a temporary one. The applicant, spouse, and children under 21 will receive a “green card” and can eventually apply for citizenship. - An investor can file his or her own petition without employer sponsorship.