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What should I do before the immigration interview?
What should I do before the interview? Obtain one (1) 2×2 passport-style photograph. Complete the online Nonimmigrant Visa Electronic Application, Form DS-160, which can be accessed at https://ceac.state.gov/genniv/ and print the confirmation page with barcode. pay...
What is the National Visa Center (NVC)?
The NVC is a Department of State (DOS) facility that handles immigrant visa-processing. They act as a liaison between USCIS, the green card applicant(s) and the consular post abroad. What is the National Visa Center (NVC)? The NVC is a Department of State (DOS)...
Two Shareholders Named to 2016 Florida Super Lawyers List for the 10th Year
Jeptha F. Barbour and Nicholas V. Pulignano, Jr. named to 2016 Florida Super Lawyers list; marking their 10th appearance on the prestigious list Recently we announced our list of attorneys named to the 2016 Florida Super Lawyers List! Today, we’d like to give...
U.S. Supreme Court 4-4 Decision on DACA and DAPA leaves many immigrants on hold
Today, in the United States v. Texas, the case challenging the expanded Deferred Action for Childhood Arrivals (DACA) and Deferred Action for Parents of Americans and Lawful Permanent Residents (DAPA), the U.S. Supreme Court affirmed by an equally divided court. This...
How does the DACA, DAPA and SCOTUS U.S. v. Texas Decision affect me?
FAQ: DACA, DAPA and SCOTUS U.S. v. Texas Decision About the Decision: On June 23, 2016, the U.S. Supreme Court (SCOTUS) issued a one-sentence per curium ruling in U.S. v. Texas, simply stating “The judgement is affirmed by an equally divided court”. This 4-4 decision...
Shareholder Giselle Carson's Energy Recognized in recent Jax Daily Record Article
Marks Gray Shareholder and Outgoing Jacksonville Bar Association President Giselle Carson's enthusiasm and energy for her work were recently recognized in the Jacksonville Daily Record. Full article can be found here. On Wednesday, June 22nd, Ms. Carson turned over...
Need Help Filing for an L-1A Visa? We’ve Had Success!
We've shared many success stories on the blog and website, but we have a new one to share with you. Visit our site to learn more about how we successfully assisted a client with the I-129 petition needed to secure his L-1A visa in China. Full story here.
FAQ: National Visa Center (NVC) Processing
To download a PDF version, click here. What is the National Visa Center (NVC)? The NVC is a Department of State (DOS) facility that handles immigrant visa processing. They act as a liaison between USCIS, the green card applicant(s) and the consular post abroad. After...