First Coast Success Story on Giselle Carson is on shelves today!
Marks Gray P.A. Apr 25, 2016 in News
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The First Coast Success Story published by the Jacksonville Financial News & Daily Record highlighting Giselle Carson’s career accomplishments hit the shelves today. You can see a digital format of the print version here or just read the online article here. The audio recording of her interview will be available on the First Coast Connect broadcast with Melissa Ross here. We are so proud of Giselle and her hard work.
Continue ReadingKorean Judo athlete wins “green card” case as a coach
Giselle Carson Apr 22, 2016 in Success Stories
USCIS denied the petition of a renowned Korean Judo athlete seeking a “green card” as a result of his extraordinary abilities to coach other athletes. However, the court overturned the USCIS’ decision. The court decided that in certain cases the athlete’s area of expertise could properly encompass both athletic competition and coaching other athletes. The court found that coaching is within an athlete’s area of expertise if the individual’s national or international athletic acclaim was recent and he or she sustained that acclaim upon […]
Continue ReadingePassports Required for Travelers Using the Visa Waiver Program
Giselle Carson Apr 20, 2016 in Immigration News
The Visa Waiver Program (VWP) is used by citizens from 38 countries to travel without a visa to the U.S. However, starting in April, the DHS will require these travelers to obtain a visa to travel to the U.S. If they don’t have an ePassport. An e-Passport contains an electronic security chip, which holds the passenger’s biographical information including name, date of birth and other background information. For additional information, go here.
Continue ReadingU.S. Supreme Court to decide by June on the President’s Executive Action
Giselle Carson Apr 19, 2016 in Immigration News
This week, the United States Supreme Court heard oral arguments in United States v. Texas. This lawsuit involves the challenge by Texas and 25 other States to the Obama administration’s deferred-action policy for certain undocumented immigrants. President Obama’s deferred action initiatives could provide temporary status and work permits for over four million people who are in the U.S. undocumented. To qualify for deferred action, individuals must have continuously resided in the United States since January 1, 2010, […]
Continue ReadingShareholder Giselle Carson to be featured on First Coast Success, April 25th
Marks Gray P.A. Apr 19, 2016 in News
We’re thrilled to announce that Marks Gray Shareholder, Giselle Carson, will be the latest accomplished local business leader to be featured in the Jacksonville Daily Record and First Coast Connect’s First Coast Success Story. Her journey to Jacksonville will be profiled in print and on radio on April 25th. Check the Marks Gray blog for more information and to read/hear Giselle’s interview. Congratulations, Ms. Carson!
Continue ReadingGiselle Carson to speak at Jacksonville’s Inaugural Women Forward Event May 19th
Marks Gray P.A. Apr 15, 2016 in News
Marks Gray Shareholder Giselle Carson will speak on panel of local businesswomen presented by Dixon Hughes Goodman LLP Marks Gray Shareholder Giselle Carson will be a featured panelist at Jacksonville’s Inaugural Women Forward Panel Discussion, “How to Drive Business Development Forward: A Female Perspective” presented by Dixon Hughes Goodman LLP on May 19 at the Hyatt Regency Jacksonville Riverfront. The breakfast panel, also featuring Jacksonville’s Renee Parenteau of Renee Parenteau Photography and Kristin Keen […]
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