Marlana J. Johnson of Jacksonville has joined Marks Gray as an associate attorney. Johnson focuses her practice on medical malpractice defense and other civil litigation claims. Johnson joined Marks Gray in August after practicing at two other firms in Northeast...
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Are You Eligible for the 60-Day Grace Period?
Fact pattern: Our top candidate is on H-1B status and his prior job was terminated. He is on his 60-day grace period and anxious to start working for us. How does the H-1B 60-day grace period work? What do we need to know to hire this candidate? Here are some...
How Does the 240-day Employment Authorization Extension Work?
When an employer timely files a petition for an employee in H-1B, H-1B1, L-1, O-1, E-3 or TN status to extend his/her employment in the same status, the employee may continue to work for the same employer for an additional 240 days beyond the expiration of their...
Five Key Points you should know about the Long Awaited Premium Processing Options
After decades of asking, USCIS finally expanded its premium processing service to include additional immigration petitions and application types. Here are the key points that you need to know: 1 - The initial expansion will apply to these categories: Forms I-140,...
Happy New Year Travel News: In-Person Visa Waivers & Southern African Travel Restrictions Lifted.
The Department of State (DOS) and the Biden Administration are bringing Happy New Year News for some travelers and visa applicants. New Waivers of In-Person Visa Interviews for Some Applicants The DOS has announced that Consular officers, through the end of 2022, will...
Marks Gray, P.A. announces new Surrogacy and Assisted Reproductive Technologies Practice!
We are proud to announce the addition of our newest practice, Surrogacy and Assisted Reproductive Technologies. Marks Gray attorney Courtney Johnson will be leading the practice and will represent intended parents through the legal requirements of surrogacy, in vitro...
Marks Gray Recognized By U.S. News – Best Lawyers® “Best Law Firms” 2022 Publication
Marks Gray is proud to announce that the firm has once again been named to U.S. News – Best Lawyers® “Best Law Firms,” for the 2022 edition. For more than a decade, Best Law Firms has recognized law firms across the US and throughout the world for their work in 75...
What Proactive Steps Can Employers Take to Lessen the Likelihood of Form I-9 Investigation or Fines?
This is the tenth and final post in a series promoting the publication of my new book: I-9 Employment Verification eGuide: A Practical and Time-Saving Resource for HR Professionals. This free guide helps HR professionals navigate the many routes of the I-9...