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The content on INA212.com is provided for general educational and informational purposes. It is intended to help visitors understand commonly encountered immigration-law issues and the types of legal services that may be available.

Website content may discuss statutes, regulations, agency policies, court decisions, government forms, immigration procedures, and examples of possible legal strategies. These discussions are general and may not apply to your circumstances.

The inclusion of information on a subject does not mean that the firm has reviewed your matter, formed an opinion about your eligibility, or agreed to provide representation.

Website Content Is Not Legal Advice

Legal advice requires consideration of the complete factual record, immigration history, government records, procedural posture, available evidence, deadlines, applicable jurisdiction, and individual objectives.

Two matters involving the same statutory provision may require different legal strategies because of differences in facts, documents, prior statements, travel, immigration status, criminal history, family circumstances, or agency procedure.

No Attorney-Client Relationship

Viewing or using the website does not create an attorney-client relationship between you and The Messersmith Law Firm, P.A.

An attorney-client relationship is not created by:

• Reading website content.
• Submitting a contact or consultation form.
• Sending an email or other message.
• Calling the firm.
• Receiving general information from the firm.
• Paying for or attending a limited consultation.

Representation begins only after the firm confirms that it accepts the matter and the required written engagement agreement and payment conditions have been completed.

Until representation is confirmed, the firm has not agreed to monitor deadlines, file documents, appear at an interview, contact a government agency, preserve a right, or take any other action on your behalf.

Communications and Confidentiality

Information sent without a request from the firm may not be treated as confidential or privileged merely because it was submitted through a website form, ordinary email, voicemail, text message, or other unilateral communication.

The firm may review information submitted by a prospective client to evaluate the inquiry and perform a conflict check. Submission does not obligate the firm to accept the matter.

Electronic communications may be delayed, filtered, blocked, misdirected, intercepted, or accessed by unauthorized persons. Do not assume a communication was received until the firm confirms receipt.

Once representation begins, client information may be protected by professional confidentiality obligations, the attorney-client privilege, applicable law, and the written engagement agreement.

Deadlines, Emergencies, and Time-Sensitive Matters

The website is not an emergency communication service and should not be used to report detention, an imminent removal, an approaching filing deadline, an airport inspection, an interview occurring within a short period, or another urgent matter.

Submission of a form, email, telephone message, or consultation request does not:

• Extend or preserve a deadline.
• Toll a limitation period.
• Stop removal or enforcement action.
• Prevent visa cancellation.
• Maintain immigration status.
• Guarantee that the firm will respond in time.

For urgent matters, contact appropriate legal counsel directly and follow the instructions appearing on any government notice, court order, or agency communication.

Immigration Law and Government Policies Change

Immigration statutes, regulations, court decisions, government policies, presidential proclamations, consular procedures, filing fees, forms, processing standards, and agency interpretations may change.

Although the firm may periodically update website content, it does not guarantee that every page is complete, current, or applicable at the time it is read.

Older content may remain publicly available for historical or educational purposes even after a policy, form, filing fee, or legal interpretation changes.

Always verify current requirements through official government sources and obtain case-specific legal advice before taking action.

No Guarantee, Prediction, or Promise of Results

Nothing on this website constitutes a guarantee, prediction, warranty, or promise that:

• An application or petition will be approved.
• A waiver will be granted.
• A visa will be issued.
• Admission to the United States will be permitted.
• An inadmissibility finding will be withdrawn.
• A removal order will be reopened or overcome.
• A particular processing time will apply.
• A case will produce the same result as another case.

Case Results, Examples, and Testimonials

Descriptions of prior matters, approvals, favorable outcomes, representative examples, or testimonials are provided for informational purposes.

Prior results do not guarantee or predict a similar outcome. Every matter depends on its own facts, evidence, immigration history, legal issues, timing, adjudicating agency, assigned officer, and discretionary considerations.

Identifying facts may be omitted, altered, summarized, or combined to protect confidentiality and privacy.

A testimonial reflects the experience or opinion of the person providing it and does not constitute a guarantee of future performance or results.

No Government Affiliation or Endorsement

INA212.com and The Messersmith Law Firm, P.A. are not affiliated with, sponsored by, approved by, or endorsed by the United States government or any federal agency.

This includes, without limitation:

• U.S. Citizenship and Immigration Services.
• U.S. Department of State.
• U.S. Customs and Border Protection.
• U.S. Immigration and Customs Enforcement.
• Executive Office for Immigration Review.
• Department of Homeland Security.
• U.S. embassies and consulates.

References to government agencies, statutes, forms, programs, trademarks, logos, publications, or websites are for identification and informational purposes only.

Many immigration forms and instructions are available without charge from official government websites. Attorney fees are separate from government filing fees and other third-party expenses.

Third-Party Links and Resources

The website may contain links to government agencies, courts, foreign consulates, news organizations, publications, maps, payment services, scheduling tools, social platforms, or other third-party resources.

A link does not necessarily mean that the firm endorses, verifies, sponsors, controls, or is affiliated with the linked resource.

The firm is not responsible for third-party content, availability, security, accessibility, privacy practices, terms, errors, or subsequent changes.

You are responsible for reviewing the terms, privacy policies, and current information supplied by a third-party website before relying on it or submitting information.

Jurisdiction and Availability of Representation

Immigration law is primarily federal law, and the firm may represent eligible clients located throughout the United States and internationally.

Website access does not mean that the firm is authorized or willing to represent every visitor in every jurisdiction, tribunal, type of proceeding, or legal matter.

Representation may depend on:

• The nature and location of the matter.
• The attorney’s licensing and admission status.
• Conflicts of interest.
• Deadlines and procedural posture.
• The availability of appropriate co-counsel.
• The scope of services requested.
• The firm’s ability to accept additional work.

The firm does not seek to provide legal services where doing so would violate applicable professional or jurisdictional requirements.

Attorney Advertising

This website may be considered attorney advertising under the laws and professional rules of some jurisdictions.

The website is intended to provide information about immigration-law subjects and the legal services offered by The Messersmith Law Firm, P.A.

No statement on the website should be interpreted as a claim that the firm is superior to another lawyer or law firm unless the statement is expressly supported by objectively verifiable information.

Additional information appears on the Attorney Advertising page.

Website and Technical Limitations

The firm does not guarantee that the website will be:

• Continuously available or uninterrupted.
• Free from errors or omissions.
• Compatible with every browser or device.
• Free from viruses or other harmful components.
• Accessible from every country or network.
• Unaffected by third-party outages or cyber incidents.

Website operation may be affected by maintenance, hosting failures, telecommunications problems, malicious activity, software errors, third-party services, or circumstances outside the firm’s control.

Visitors are responsible for maintaining appropriate device security, backups, antivirus protection, account safeguards, and independent copies of important information.

Reliance and Limitation of Liability

Use of the website and reliance on its content are at your own risk.

To the fullest extent permitted by applicable law, The Messersmith Law Firm, P.A. and its attorneys, employees, contractors, and service providers disclaim responsibility for losses or damages arising from:

• Reliance on general website information without obtaining case-specific legal advice.
• Inaccurate, incomplete, outdated, unavailable, or misunderstood content.
• Missed deadlines, travel decisions, statements, filings, omissions, or other actions.
• Technical failures, security incidents, data loss, or service interruption.
• Third-party links, services, websites, or content.
• Indirect, incidental, consequential, special, exemplary, or punitive damages.

Nothing in this disclaimer limits a duty or liability that cannot lawfully be excluded or limited.

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