Six Attorneys and Staff from Marks Gray help the Jacksonville Area Legal Aid Group further their Pro-Bono efforts Marks Gray was proud to support JALA on Tuesday, October 11th at their Estate Intake Planning evening. This month JALA is hosting several community events...
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FAQ: PERM Labor Certification Process – Phase 2
The First Step to an Employment-Based “Green Card” - The Labor Certification Process (PERM) Phase 2: PERM Advertising and Recruitment Before filing the PERM Labor Certification (LC) with the Department of Labor (DOL), employers are required to complete very specific...
Compliance Alert: New Form I-9 Updates
As we posted in this update on September 1st, the form I-9 has been approved. This new form will include “smart features” that will be beneficial for employers to identify potential mistakes. This new form has yet to be published, but when it is released it will be...
Employer Alert: F-1 to H-1B Status Transition – Be Aware of FICA Tax Changes
Employer Alert: Be aware of FICA tax changes for your employees going from F-1 to H-1B status Most international students in F-1 or J-1 status are exempt from FICA (Medicare and Social Security) taxes on wages. However, H-1B visa holders are subject to withholding of...
FAQ: H-1B and Cap Exempt Organizations
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...
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...