Stephen Arnold Black
Personal Injury and Immigration Law
Stephen has practiced Personal Injury and Immigration Law for more than 25 years. He is a recipient of the Wiley W. Manuel Pro Bono Award for Legal Services, the Martindale-Hubbell Client Distinction Award, and 3 American Jurisprudence Awards-for the top grades in 3 of his Law School classes. He is a member of the State Bars of Florida and Texas, The Orange County Bar, The American Immigration Lawyers Association, The American Bar Association and the U.S District Courts for the Southern and Middle Districts in Florida.
All personal injury cases are handled on a contingency fee basis which means you pay nothing unless you win. Stephen handles all types of injury cases but mainly handles car accidents, slips and falls, trips and falls, security negligence, sexual abuse, premises liability cases, truck accidents, motorcycle accidents, dog bites, theme park accidents, funeral home misconduct, and negligence cases.
All immigration cases are handled on a flat fee basis. Stephen mainly handles family immigration cases including spousal visas, fiancé visas and immediate family relative visas. Stephen charges a flat fee of $2,500 for marriage based green cards for a spouse processing inside the US. He charges a flat fee of $2,500 for a fiancé visa or a spousal visa for an immigrant who is processing overseas at the US Consulate.
- Personal Injury
- Animal & Dog Bites, Brain Injury, Car Accidents, Construction Accidents, Motorcycle Accidents, Premises Liability, Truck Accidents, Wrongful Death
- Immigration Law
- Citizenship, Family Visas, Green Cards, Immigration Appeals, Investment Visas, Marriage & Fiancé(e) Visas, Student Visas, Visitor Visas, Work Visas
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All Personal Injury cases are handled on a contingency fee basis which means that client pays nothing unless they win the case. All Immigration cases are handled on a flat fee basis with no hidden costs.
- Florida
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- Texas
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- 11th Circuit
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- English: Spoken, Written
- Spanish: Spoken, Written
- Owner
- The Black Law Firm
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- Associate
- Seltzer and Kay Law Firm
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- Whittier Law School
- J.D.
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- Activities: Immigration Clinic
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- Tulane University
- B.A.
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- Activities: Tulane Rugby Club
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- Top Attorney Award
- Avvo
- American Jurisprudence Awards -3 classes
- Bancroft Whitney
- Orange County Bar Association
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- American Bar Association
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- American Immigration Lawyers Association
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- Q. How can my Swedish fiancée stay in the US without a K-1 visa?
- A: A U.S. citizen can sponsor a foreign national for a green card if they entered the country on a visitor visa and did not misrepresent their intent upon entry. It is legally permissible if the individual later decides to stay permanently after marriage.
For example, if marriage was proposed after their arrival, that could explain the change in intent. If they adjust their status in the U.S., the entire process can be completed without them having to return to their home country.
Retaining an immigration attorney is highly recommended to navigate this process. Some of us attorneys offer affordable flat-fee representation from start to finish.
- Q. Visa options for marrying Egyptian fiancé and working in the U.S.
- A: A US citizen can sponsor a foreign national for a fiancé visa provided that the two have met in person within two years of applying for that visa. The process takes about 18 months from start to finish, so the sooner that you can meet him the better. There really is no way to expedite this. You could get married to him and then file for a spouse visa, but the waiting time for both is about the same, with the fiancé visa, taking slightly less time. Additionally, the US citizen fiancé is going to have to also act as a financial sponsor, which means that you have to make a minimum level of income in order to qualify you to sponsor your fiancé for the K visa. If you fall short of that minimum ... Read More
- Q. Do I need an attorney to file for U.S. citizenship as a VAWA green card holder?
- A: Many applicants successfully file Form N-400 on their own, as the process primarily involves completing paperwork, attending a biometrics appointment, and passing the citizenship interview.
However, an attorney can help ensure accuracy, avoid mistakes, and assist with any requests for evidence or
complexities that may arise. If you feel confident navigating federal forms, you may not need legal representation, but consulting an immigration attorney can provide peace of mind. Keep in mind that if you pay an attorney more than $900 flat fee to represent you in this process from start to finish you are paying too much.
