Can you benefit from the H-1B Cap-Exemption? The H-1B cap is one of the current greatest concerns and challenges for employers seeking to hire professional foreign nationals. Employers are challenged by the limited (capped) number of H-1B visas available and the...
Month: September 2016
Crystal Broughan to Receive Award at the BizTech Innovation Luncheon
I am pleased to announce that I will be receiving the award for "Best Intellectual Property Attorney" in Jacksonville, Florida at the upcoming Jacksonville Business Journal's BizTech Innovation Awards luncheon on October 20th. This event will honor Jacksonville area...
Immigration Success Story: Employment-Based EB-2
Employment-Based Green Card for Physical Therapist We regularly help clients in petitioning for permanent resident status (“green card”) for their employees with specialized knowledge and advanced degrees. This month, we are highlighting the success story of a Doctor...
Giselle Carson Elected as Officer on JAA Board
Immigration Attorney and Shareholder Giselle Carson was elected to serve as Vice Chairwoman of the Jacksonville Aviation Authority Board on Monday night. Ms. Carson, who originally served as Treasurer of the Board, was appointed by Governor Scott in 2014. The JAA...
Crystal T. Broughan named Best Intellectual Property Attorney in Jacksonville Business Journal 2016 BizTech Innovation Awards
Shareholder and Intellectual Property Attorney Crystal T. Broughan was recently named the Best Intellectual Property Attorney in Jacksonville in the 4th Annual BizTech Innovation Awards hosted by the Jacksonville Business Journal. She will receive her award at their...
Did You Know? Facts About Foreign Students in America and Why You Should Hire Them
To compete in the global economy, U.S. employers need foreign talent. Download this FREE printable resource here. The average U.S. college graduate leaves his/her first job in less than 2 years following graduation. The average F-1 student remains in his first job 6...
FAQ: PERM Labor Certification Process – Phase 1
The First Step to an Employment-Based “Green Card” -The Labor Certification Process (PERM) Phase 1: Case Strategy, PERM initiation, Job Requirements Determination, and Prevailing Wage Determination There are 3 steps to obtaining a green card based on employment: 1)...
Marks Gray to lead panel discussion at Jacksonville SBRN Luncheon on September 22, 2016
I am proud to announce that I will represent Marks Gray at the upcoming Jacksonville Small Business Resource Network Meeting on Thursday, September 22, 2016, at the Jacksonville Marriott. The panel discussion will include two other IP attorneys. We will discuss the...