What recruitment steps are required under PERM? PERM requires employers to undergo specific forms of recruitment within the six months prior to filing the PERM application. These forms of recruitment include: a 30 day job order with the State Workforce Agency (SWA),...
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What happens if I am in OPT / F-1 and an employer filed a cap-subject H-1B petition on my behalf?
What happens if I am in OPT / F-1 and an employer filed a cap-subject H-1B petition on my behalf? Most likely the student will need to apply for a cap-gap extension I-20. This is based on a regulatory provision which extends an eligible F-1 student’s status to bridge...
What is PERM?
What is PERM? PERM (Program Electronic Review Management) is a system through which employers submit an electronic application to DOL to attest that they have taken the required steps to recruit U.S. workers and that they have been unable to find a qualified U.S....
Corporate Restructuring & Immigration Compliance
Print Article Why does it matter? Mergers and acquisition activity has been extremely robust in 2015 and is expected to continue. And, with the excitement of these transactions, the challenge of staying compliant with immigration matters is typically overlooked....
JBA President Message: Lessons from My First Ultra-Marathon
By Giselle Carson Lesson # 2: We have more in us than we can imagine. As you plan for 2016, I invite you to think big and challenge yourself. On Sunday, I did my first ultra-marathon - a 50K run in the beautiful Guana Preserve. I was up at 5:00 am, drove to the Guana...
Jacksonville Bar Bulletin: Stay positive and make 2016 your best year yet!
By Giselle Carson, Esq. - President - The Jacksonville Bar Association, and Immigration attorney at Marks Gray, P.A. The new year is slowly approaching and with the holiday season already upon us, many are re-evaluating some of their life choices. New Year’s...
Bar Bulletin: Remain steadfast and resilient and embrace life’s journey
By: Giselle Carson, Marks Gray, P.A. Shareholder, and President of The Jacksonville Bar Association Onipa’a was the theme for the 2015 Kona Triathlon Ironman Championship. This Hawaiian word means to remain steadfast, resilient and resolute and to remember and embrace...
Marks Gray, P.A. Ranked Among 2016 ‘Best Law Firms’
(JACKSONVILLE, FL – November 05, 2015) Marks Gray, P.A., a Jacksonville-based, full-service law firm for 115 years, has been recognized by U.S. News – Best Lawyers® “Best Law Firms” 2016 rankings. Marks Gray has been ranked regionally in 8 practice areas. “As one of...