Stephen Arnold Black

I have been practicing Personal Injury and Immigration Law for over 25 years. Throughout my career, I have been honored with several awards including the Wiley W. Manuel Pro Bono Award for Legal Services, the Martindale-Hubbell Client Distinction Award, and three American Jurisprudence Awards for achieving the top grades in three of my Law School classes. I am 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 my personal injury practice, I operate on a contingency fee basis, which means clients pay nothing unless they win. My practice primarily focuses on handling cases involving car accidents, slips and falls, trips and falls, security negligence, sexual abuse, premises liability, dog bites, theme park accidents, funeral home misconduct, and other negligence cases.

For immigration matters, I offer services on a flat-fee basis to provide clear pricing for clients. My focus is on family-based immigration, including spousal, fiancé, and immediate relative visas. I represent clients across all 50 states and internationally, and I am dedicated to making the immigration process smooth and accessible.

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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

Since 1991

Texas

Since 2005

11th Circuit

Since 1995

Owner

The Black Law Firm

1991 - Current

Associate

Seltzer and Kay Law Firm

1987 - 1990

Whittier Law School

J.D.

1983 - 1986

Activities: Immigration Clinic

Tulane University

B.A.

1978 - 1982

Activities: Tulane Rugby Club

Top Attorney Award

Avvo

2020

American Jurisprudence Awards -3 classes

Bancroft Whitney

Orange County Bar Association

Current

American Bar Association

Current

American Immigration Lawyers Association

Current

Q. How can my fiancé obtain a work permit if he entered the U.S. illegally?

June 10, 2025

A: OK, a US citizen can sponsor her foreign national spouse for a green card, even if that spouse has entered with no permission. However, you’re going to have to file a 601 waiver application and establish that you ,the US citizen spouse, will suffer extreme hardship if your foreign national spouse is not permitted to get a green card. He will most likely have to go back to his country to have the interview conducted there. You should retain an attorney to assist you with this process. This is not a do it yourself project.

Q. Can I file I-130 and I-485 for my sister on a tourist visa in the US?

June 7, 2025

A: A sibling petition (Form I-130) can be filed now, but the wait time before the applicant can apply for a green card is typically 14 to 15 years. To adjust status in the U.S. later through Form I-485, the sibling must maintain lawful status for the entire waiting period. If they fall out of status, they may become ineligible to adjust. Alternatively, they can file the I-130 now, leave the U.S. when their visa expires, and wait abroad until their priority date becomes current. At that point, they can apply for their green card from their home country.

Q. Can my American husband start my residency process from abroad?

June 7, 2025

A: If you have stayed outside the United States for too long, then you have to file again anew. You can process your green card overseas at the US consulate, but at the interview, you will have to convince the consulate officer that you and your husband will relocate to the United States. Once you live in the United States with your husband after three years, then you can apply for US citizenship. You should work with an attorney to make sure all the paperwork is handled correctly. Some of us charge a very affordable flat fee to handle the case from start to finish.

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