Why choose von Trapp Law

At von Trapp Law, we believe in transparency and efficiency. We are committed to clear communication and treating every client’s case with the utmost attention—because every immigration matter is life-changing for our clients. We have a proven track record of effectively representing businesses, investors, and individuals in their immigration matters.

We are a boutique immigration law firm with significant capacities by leveraging modern technology. We use advanced case management systems, legal resources, and data security tools to ensure accuracy and efficiency in every case. Just like you, we care about the outcome of your case.

Becky Fu von Trapp

Becky Fu von Trapp is the founder and managing attorney of von Trapp Law PLLC, a Vermont-based law firm providing immigration legal services both nationally and internationally. Becky is passionate about navigating complex immigration matters, assisting businesses in bringing talent to the United States, and helping investors and individuals achieve their American Dream.

In addition to her legal expertise, she brings decades of experience in business operations, government engagement, and firsthand knowledge of the EB-5 Investor Visa program. She honed her skills at a Chambers-ranked law firm, where she successfully handled and obtained approvals for a wide range of visa types. She has represented higher education institutions, healthcare organizations, multinational companies, high-net-worth individuals, professionals, entrepreneurs, lawyers, hospitality businesses, manufacturing businesses, ski resorts, and globally recognized entertainment groups. Her experience includes:

Successfully represented a diverse range of professionals, including college professors, researchers, lawyers, doctors, scientists, engineers, and executives, facilitating their green card acquisition via the EB-1 and NIW pathways.
Firsthand experience with the EB-5 investment visa program.
Advised higher education institutions and healthcare organizations on H-1B work visas, J-1 physician waivers, physician National Interest Waiver, and PERM-based EB-2/EB-3 petitions.
Guided students navigating F-1 student visa requirements.
Counseled and supported businesses in acquiring H-2B visas for their non-agricultural temporary employees, in various industries, including construction workers, seafood processors, ski coaches, home cleaning services, manufacturing facilities, nannies, and restaurants.
Aided international businesses in securing L visas for their international transferees, handling cases both at USCIS and land borders.
Assisted foreign entrepreneurs in setting up or purchasing businesses to fulfill requirements for E-2 treaty investor visas, successfully facilitated multiple E-2 business joint venture structures by using an innovative approach with low investment amounts.
Provided strategic advice on consular processing procedures to efficiently navigate visa interview obstacles, including advising and preparing for challenging non-immigrant and immigrant visa interviews, and applicants with prior denial histories.
Assisted performing groups and artists in obtaining O-1B/O-2 and P-1B/P-1S visas for their performances in the United States.
Challenging NIW, EB-1, and other type of RFEs.
Successfully handled marriage-based green card petitions, and naturalization cases, and achieved positive outcomes for clients dealing with inadmissibility issues and I-751 waiver cases.
Guest Speaker for Vermont Law and Graduate School’s immigration law courses.
Contributor to New England Employment Law Letter.

Language

English

Chinese Mandarin

Chinese Cantonese – proficient

(the von Trapp Law team is also fluent in Spanish and Portuguese)

Professional Affiliations

Immigration Division Co-Chair

Vermont Bar Association

Board of Directors

Vermont Bar Foundation

Adjunct Professor

Vermont Law and Graduate School

Education

LL.M, Vermont Law School,

Magna Cum Laude

J.M., Sun Yat-Sen University School of Law

B.A., English Literature, Guangdong University of Foreign Studies

Bar Admissions

New York State Bar

U.S. District Court, Western District of New York

U.S. District Court, District of Vermont

Speaking Engagements and Publications

Understanding H-2B Visas

with the State of Vermont DOL

Visa Options for Your Foreign Workers

To Eastern Trade Council

Business Immigration 101

Vermont Law Graduate School

Fell in Law

with Honorable Justice Nancy Waples and others

H-2B Visas Could Be the Solution for Your Business

Foreign Employees’ Work Visas at Risk in Light of M&A

NE Employment Law Letter

How to Choose a Sound EB-5 Project?

ILW book chapter

Immigration 101 - What Every Vermont Lawyer Needs to Know in 2025

CLE event for Vermont Bar Association

Employment-Based Immigration - A Tool for Workforce Development

CLE event for Vermont Bar Association

TV and Media Interviews

Professor Lin

I would like to express my sincere thanks to immigration attorney Ms. Becky Fu Von Trapp. Becky successfully helped me obtain the EB1-B outstanding Professor and Researcher immigration Visa approval in less than 10 days after we submitted the full application. Becky was extremely professional, accessible and knowledgeable. She not only provided insightful guidance to me and my employer on how to prepare for the application documents that meet the legal requirements (more than 3 pounds of printed supporting documents were prepared in three months), but also developed a great strategy to secure important recommendation letters and drafted excellent petition letter that reflected my academic achievements. Most importantly, Becky is very empathetic for my situation and went above and beyond with her great immigration legal knowledge and skills for my application. I would recommend Becky to anyone without hesitation.

Sandeep, EB-5 Investor

Becky helped me with my EB-5 investment process. The project has been huge success and we obtained our greencard and also we received our full principal from the project. We are so grateful and thankful to Becky as she kept us updated on our application progress and guided through the complete process. She is truly nice person, great personality, trustworthy, highly knowledgable and easy to communicate. Would highly recommed her to anyone who is seeking any US immigration law help.

Professor Guo

I came to Becky after receiving a challenging EB-1A RFE, stating I have not met any requirments for EB-1A. I quickly swtiched lawyer and went to Becky, who was referred to me by a friend who also received an EB-1 green card with Becky's assistance. My experience was dramaticly differenct with Becky! She knows EB-1A inside and out, and her strategy is very clear, and her judgment on major issues is highly reliable. My EB-1A was aprpoved after our RFE response! As a lawyer and law professor myself, I believe having a lawyer who truly understands this area is so important!

A Restaurant Owner

Becky was easy to work with—responsive, knowledgeable, and professional. She guided us through the H-2B process for our restaurant needs with confidence and care, and her focus on compliance gave us peace of mind. We’re grateful for her support and would absolutely work with her again.

A Ski School Director

Our H-2B workers have been exactly what we were hoping for, and both have expressed interest in coming back next season in similar roles. I can't thank you enough for your support through these processes for our organization. Theses individuals have done exactly what we had hoped for, and I feel lucky to have them as part of our organization.

An E-2 Treaty Investor Business Client

"I've worked with many attorneys, and I've found your work to be impeccable. Your attention to detail and your obvious care for your client's well-being are greatly appreciated!"

Ms. D & Mr. M

M and I were feeling so nervous with this new political environment and what that might mean for our case, but after B had recommended your name for us to work with, we felt reassured that things would be alright. You were so kind and generous from the very beginning, and it was our sincere pleasure to work with you (albeit a short period of time). We wanted to thank you, again, for taking on this case and for investing your time and energy to helping us get to where we are now.

A Judge from NY

Thank you so very much for your excellent representation of my nephew! As an attorney and member of the bar, I am fully aware of the enormous hurdles this young couple faced. The extensive preparation for the interview was the key! Truthfully, I was highly doubtful that the Visa would be issued, but it was in accomplished in record time! My family will always be eternally grateful to you!

Sam from Vermont

Becky Fu von Trapp was instrumental in my wife’s immigration. Like many, I was completely clueless about how our country’s immigration law works, so I had no idea how to help my wife maintain legal status in the US. Becky gave us clear and concise advice on what our options were and how to proceed, and everything has gone smoothly. We couldn't have asked for better legal help.

A Law School Director

Becky is an exceptional immigration attorney! I initially aimed for an NIW, but she expertly guided me toward an EB-1A, which was approved without an RFE thanks to her deep expertise and meticulous attention to detail. During the process she always encouraged me! She truly knows what she is doing and ensures every case is rock solid. I highly recommend her to anyone seeking a skilled and dedicated immigration lawyer!

A Grateful Doctor

Becky assisted me with my EB-1A petition. She is incredibly professional, detail-oriented, and supportive. Her dedication and work ethic stand out, and she brings clarity and confidence to everything she does. I highly recommend her.

A M&A Expert

I highly recommend Becky for anyone seeking an EB-1A approval. Her deep expertise, stragegic approach, and meticulous attention to detail made all the difference in my case. Thanks to her guidance, my petition was approved without an RFE, a testament fo her skill and thorough preparation. If you are looking for an immigration attorney who truly understands the EB-1A process and delivers results, she is the one to trust!

Tracey M, Ph.D.

Becky Fu Von Trapp has been my immigration lawyer since early in her legal career. She first helped me address a problem with my student visa. I was very impressed with Becky’s attention and thoroughness to resolve the situation expeditiously. Later, I hired Becky to successfully obtain my permanent residency status in the United States. I have always found Becky’s work to be conscientious, precise, and detailed.I have never had to question her billing hours, as they have always matched my own records exactly. I trust Becky and have always been pleased with her representation of my interests and the results she has obtained on my behalf; she really cares for her clients.

A Software Developer with a difficult RFE

"I wanted to thank you and your team for all the hard work and dedication throughout my O-1 application process. I’m happy to share that my O-1 petition has been officially approved. This milestone would not have been possible without your guidance and expertise at every step.

Your professionalism and attention to detail made the whole process much more manageable. I truly appreciate how you took the time to discuss my case thoroughly and helped identify the right supporting materials to strengthen it. We did it ! It has been a pleasure working with you.

Thank you again for everything."

Becky, the immigration attorney, helped me successfully get my marriage-based green card. She is a very caring immigration attorney who always responds to my questions promptly every time. She is very thorough and meticulous in every step of the green card process, which made my case approved smoothly without any problems. She worked professionally and was one of the important keys allowed my green card to be approved within three months from the time I filed the application to the day I received it. I am very happy and grateful to her. I would highly recommend her to anyone and I hope you will be impressed by her.

Mr. Mok

Becky is great. She is professional, and attentive to details and conscious of all the options and changing circumstances to give the best advice for the best available alternatives to proceed. Also always mindful of the time constraints that sometimes can come up about an application. Congrats with your new endeavor!

Professor Zhen

Becky assisted me with my EB-1B petition. She was very professional and easy to work with. She is responsive, proactive, and assisted me with various issues including the green card interview. I highly recommend her to anyone who is seeking assistance with an EB-1 visa.

An E-2 Treaty Investor from UK

My E-2 visa interview went well today, in and out in about 2 hours, was asked 4 questions and was able to answer with no problem. I have actually had tougher J-1 interviews over the years! Obviously, your work on the applicaiton has been excellent and thorough, so thank you very much for that.

A Ph.D Candidate from Iran

My F-1 visa was under adminstative processing for over 18 months! I 'm thrilled to share that I received an email from the embassy confirming that my vsia adminstrative processing has been finished. I want to express my sincere gratitute to you for your incredible work on my case. I am certian that your excellent complaint played a significant role in this positive outcom. Thank you!

Ms. L.S.

Becky is an excellent lawyer. She is professional and experienced. She helped me to get through my naturalization process perfectly. I highly recommend her!

Mr. D.K.

My O-1 went super smooth with Becky, so well that I was able to transition to EB1 within a year. Definitely recommend.

An employer for H-2B nanny

We couldn't have had a better experience working with Becky. She is extremely knowledgeable, honest and communicative and was able to make a complex and arduous process understandable and possible for us.
She first helped us secure a B-2 approval and shortly thereafter put together an H-2B filing that was precise, timely, and persuasive. We recently received approval and are so happy and relieved!! Our deepest thanks to Becky and her team at von Trapp Law.

Dr. R

I referred my neighbor, who was facing serious visa issues, to Attorney Becky Von Trapp. My neighbor was in great distress after receiving a denial letter and being ordered to leave the country within 30 days. Becky immediately came to her rescue, offering an appointment the very next day.
Thanks to Becky’s kindness, attention to detail, diligence, and expertise, my neighbor’s visa issues were successfully resolved. Throughout the entire process, Becky was responsive, reliable, supportive, and thoroughly professional.
I highly recommend Attorney Becky Von Trapp to anyone in need of an immigration lawyer. I will not hesitate to refer all my friends to her—she is truly one of the best immigration attorneys around, and we feel incredibly blessed to have had her on our side.
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Ms. C.Y.

I referred a friend to Becky, and she assisted us with her EB-5 investment visa process. The fact she can speak Chinese to communicate with my friend, and being so knowledgeable and helpful is very impressive.
I truly appreciate her help and would highly recommend her if you’re considering this process.