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Giselle’s CNFBTA Presentation and a Travel Alert: “Extreme Vetting” for Visas

25 Thursday May 2017

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On May 4, Giselle Carson gave a presentation to the Central & North Florida Business Travel Association. Here is what the CNFBTA Director of Communications Brian DeLeon had to say about it:

“Awesome update on what to expect when hiring foreign nationals. Dynamic presentation from Attorney and Jacksonville Aviation Authority Vice Chair, Giselle Carson.”

Speaking of travel, the new administration has proposed additional changes to the visa processing procedures, collectively referred to as “extreme vetting”. Here’s how they may impact travelers.  Continue reading →

Marks Gray Immigration Receives Avvo Clients’ Choice Award

22 Monday May 2017

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The Marks Gray Immigration Team is honored to receive the Avvo Clients’ Choice Award for our work assisting employers and individuals with business immigration matters.

Avvo, a prominent online legal services marketplace, presents the Clients’ Choice Award each year based on the quantity and quality of reviews an attorney receives on the Avvo website.

We’re grateful to our outstanding clients for their positive feedback and welcome the opportunity to continue to serve our community!

Giselle Carson on WJXT’s The Chat – Part 2

11 Thursday May 2017

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In part two of Giselle’s appearance on WJXT’s The Chat on April 3rd, she spoke about the recent immigration reform proposals.

Watch the clip. Continue reading →

Giselle Carson on WJXT’s The Chat – Part 1

04 Thursday May 2017

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On April 3, Giselle appeared on WJXT’s The Chat to share her journey from being an immigrant (twice!) to becoming an immigration attorney and to talk about the process of helping employers with our complex immigration system and individuals to immigrate to the United States.

The first part of the interview focused on Giselle’s personal journey and the importance of the April 3rd H-1B deadline this year.

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FAQs about High-Skilled Immigrant Workers and Job Portability

20 Thursday Apr 2017

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Starting a new job is exciting but also stressful.  For a foreign national, it is even more stressful, because it can have significant consequences for their immigration status.

Under immigration law, portability is the ability to port or change employers while preserving your previously filed and pending I-485 adjustment of status application.

These changes prompt a number of critical questions. Here are answers to common concerns about job portability. Continue reading →

SHRM Article: Trump’s Impact on Staffing Strategies

06 Thursday Apr 2017

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Giselle Carson was recently interviewed by the Society for Human Resources Management about President Trump’s immigration plans and their impact on staffing strategies.

You can read the article, with several quotes from Giselle, here: “President Trump’s Immigration Plans Jolt Staffing Strategies“.

Dream Big, Go for It!

05 Wednesday Apr 2017

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Superbly trained and conditioned female athletes pursued their dreams of becoming champions at the SEC Gymnastic Championship in Jacksonville on Saturday, March 18th.

Marks Gray had the privilege of supporting and participating in this inspiring event. Giselle Carson, Marks Gray business immigration attorney and marathoner, moderated a panel including Shannon Miller (7 Olympic Gold Medals, 9 World Championship Medals), Lauren Beers (2014 NCAA Women’s Gymnastics Champion, Alabama Crimson Tide gymnastics team) and Mary Anne Jacobs (CEO of Girl Scouts of Gateway Council). Continue reading →

Giselle Carson Discusses Trump’s Immigration Policy on “This Week in Jacksonville”

09 Thursday Feb 2017

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Business immigration attorney Giselle Carson appeared on the News 4 Jax segment “This Week in Jacksonville” on Sunday, February 5th. She discussed the impact of Trump’s recent travel ban and possible changes to the H-1B visa process coming in the future.

You can watch the segment starting at 11:19 here: view the video.

You can find Giselle Carson’s new book, Beyond the H-1B, mentioned in the segment on Amazon.

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Book Release!

02 Thursday Feb 2017

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bookcoverI’m excited to announce the release of my book, Beyond the H-1B: A Guide to Work Visa Options for Employers, Foreign Nationals, and Graduating Students. As you prepare for 2017 hires, it will be helpful to understand the work visa options available to your employees.

The book is currently available on Amazon, both in print and Kindle versions.

Buy now.

Rock Your 2017!

26 Thursday Jan 2017

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fullsizerenderby Giselle Carson, JBA Past President and Co-Chair of Health and Wellness Committee

We are a few weeks into 2017. How are you doing with those New Year’s goals?  Where are you going to find the energy, the time to complete them?

I ponder this very question every year and find the answer by learning from others and reviewing and updating my habits and routines. Continue reading →

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• Preparing for the Reengineering of U.S. Immigration under the Trump Administration

• Immigration Success Stories: Employment-Based First Preference EB-1

• Compliance Alert: New Form I-9 Updates

• Employers: An Expired EAD Might Become a Commonly Accepted List A Document for Form I-9

• FAQ: National Visa Center (NVC) Processing

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