USCIS Accepting Same-Sex Marriage Petitions Accepting Same-Sex Marriage Petitions: In July, Sec. Napolitano stated "...effective immediately, I have directed USCIS to review immigration visa petitions filed on behalf of a same-sex spouse in the same manner as those...
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Meeting Florida Senator Marco Rubio
Speaking at a recent Jacksonville's Rotary Club meeting, Florida Senator Marco Rubio was not at a loss for words as he spoke about his disapproval for the affordable care act also known as 'Obamacare' to the citizens of Jacksonville. He also highlighted the need for...
Department of Justice Release Discrimination Video
The Department of Justice (DOJ) signed an agreement with the National Labor Relations Board to better coordinate and share information over potential employment discrimination practices. At the same time, the DOJ released an educational video about discrimination in...
Termination Upheld Following E-Verify Non-confirmation
In another matter regarding E-Verify, an employee filed a document abuse and discrimination claim against his employer after he was terminated based on an E-Verify final nonconformation (FNC) notice. The employer attempted to resolve the TNC which occurred as...
E-Verify : Employee’s Tentative Nonconfirmation Email Notifications
When an employee provides an email address on the new Form I-9, employers using E-Verify must enter it into the E-Verify system. The government is using this email to notify employees of three situations: 1) that a tentative nonconfirmation (TNC) or record mismatch...
Giselle Carson Featured in Florida Times Union
Giselle Carson was quoted in an article in Sunday, August 4th edition of the Florida Times Union discussing the potential lift of the Cuban embargo and its impact on Jaxport. Click here to read the article.
USCIS Accepting Same-Sex Married Petitions
In a July 2013 statement, Secretary Napolitano stated,"...effective immediately, I have directed USCIS to review immigration visa petitions filed on behalf of a same-sex spouse in the same manner as those filed on behalf of an opposite-sex spouse." USCIS provided...
Gay Married Man in Florida Becomes First to Receive Approved Immigrant Petition After DOMA Decision
A Bulgarian immigrant, who had been living and studying in the U.S. for many years in order to preserve his documented status, was having dinner with his American husband Friday when they received notice that USCIS had approved his immigrant or “green card” petition. ...