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Stephen Arnold Black

Stephen Arnold Black

Personal Injury and Immigration Law
  • Personal Injury, Immigration Law
  • Florida, Texas
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Biography

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. In his spare time, Stephen likes to play golf, explore the 4 Disney World theme parks and spend time with his wife and scotch terrier pooch.

Practice Areas
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
Fees
  • Free Consultation
    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.
Jurisdictions Admitted to Practice
Florida
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Texas
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11th Circuit
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Languages
  • English: Spoken, Written
  • Spanish: Spoken, Written
Professional Experience
Owner
The Black Law Firm
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Associate
Seltzer and Kay Law Firm
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Education
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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Awards
Top Attorney Award
Avvo
American Jurisprudence Awards -3 classes
Bancroft Whitney
Professional Associations
Orange County Bar Association
Current
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American Bar Association
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American Immigration Lawyers Association
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Legal Answers
726 Questions Answered
Q. Dating someone aboard. What do they need to get a visitors visa
A: She should provide the interview officer12 months of bank statements showing sufficient cash flow from her job; A letter from her employer showing dates of employ, her monthly income, and a mention that she is in good standing; paystubs got at least 6 months, 3 years of tax returns; proof that she has sufficient resources to cover her trip; if she owns property, she should have an appraisal report showing the net equity in that property; a detailed plan as to what she is going to do in the US and what the purpose of her visit is. If she even mentions that she has a romantic interest here or that she intends to work then her application will be denied. Finally the airport CPB has an unconditional right to examine her phone to search for “secrets” that she may be hiding so she should be aware of that. ... Read More
Q. Can I apply for a k1 visa for a Venezuelan.
A: I believe that the US Consulate in Columbia is currently handling visa processing for Venezuelan nationals. If she is living in Columbia now and has documentation to prove that, then it is highly likely that she can process inside that country.
Q. looking to bring my fiance to PA from CapeTown Africa. He's a Nigerian and his Visa ran out. can it be done quick-how?
A: If your boyfriend does not have a job, it’s extremely unlikely that he can qualify for a visitor B visa. However, you can sponsor him for a fiancée K visa, but that takes a couple years, and once he travels to the United States, he must get married to you within 90 days.
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Contact & Map
The Black Law Firm
2750 Taylor Ave.
Suite A-1
Orlando, FL 32806
Telephone: (407) 581-2581
Monday: 9 AM - 5 PM
Tuesday: 9 AM - 5 PM
Wednesday: 9 AM - 5 PM
Thursday: 9 AM - 5 PM
Friday: 9 AM - 5 PM
Saturday: 9 AM - 12 PM
Sunday: Closed (Today)