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Purpose of INA212.com

INA212.com provides information about inadmissibility under section 212 of the Immigration and Nationality Act, visa refusals, entry denials, prior removal, unlawful presence, immigration waivers, presidential proclamations, and related immigration-law issues.

The website also describes legal services that may be offered by The Messersmith Law Firm, P.A. The presence of information about a legal issue does not mean that the firm has reviewed your case, determined that you qualify for relief, or agreed to represent you.

General legal information should not be treated as a substitute for advice based on the complete facts, records, evidence, deadlines, and procedural posture of a particular matter.

No Florida Bar or Government Approval

The existence of this website does not mean that INA212.com, its content, or The Messersmith Law Firm, P.A. has been approved, endorsed, sponsored, or certified by The Florida Bar.

The firm does not use The Florida Bar seal as part of the INA 212 logo or branding.

The firm and website are also not affiliated with, approved by, or endorsed by:

• U.S. Citizenship and Immigration Services.
• U.S. Department of State.
• U.S. Customs and Border Protection.
• U.S. Immigration and Customs Enforcement.
• Department of Homeland Security.
• Executive Office for Immigration Review.
• Any U.S. embassy or consulate.

Government names, acronyms, statutes, forms, and agency references are used only to identify the relevant law, procedure, or government entity.

No Guarantee or Prediction of Success

Immigration decisions are made by government agencies, consular officers, immigration officers, courts, and other decision-makers. Results depend on the applicable law, evidence, credibility, procedural requirements, discretionary considerations, and the complete record.

Statements describing possible strategies, legal arguments, exceptions, waivers, or remedies are not promises that those options are available or will succeed in a particular case.

Past Results and Representative Matters

The website may describe prior approvals, favorable decisions, resolved issues, or other representative matters handled by the firm.

A description of a prior matter may be shortened, generalized, anonymized, or modified to protect client confidentiality. It should not be interpreted as a complete description of every fact, issue, argument, or consideration involved.

References to results are intended to be factually supportable and should not be interpreted as a promise, comparison, or characterization of what the firm can achieve for another person.

Testimonials, Reviews, and Endorsements

Testimonials and client reviews, when displayed, reflect the individual experience and opinion of the person who provided them.

They do not constitute a guarantee, prediction, or promise that another client will receive the same or a similar result.

A testimonial may not describe every circumstance affecting the representation. Individual satisfaction may depend on communication, service, legal strategy, outcome, cost, timing, and other personal considerations.

Unless expressly disclosed otherwise, the firm does not provide compensation or something of value in exchange for a favorable testimonial or review.

Reviews appearing on third-party platforms are governed by the platform’s policies. The firm may not control whether a platform displays, removes, filters, verifies, or ranks a particular review.

Statements About Qualifications and Experience

Statements concerning attorney experience, years in practice, practice areas, case volume, publications, education, memberships, or professional background are intended to describe objectively verifiable facts.

A statement that the firm has handled a type of matter does not mean that the firm is available to accept every similar matter or that a particular attorney will personally perform every service.

Descriptions such as “experienced,” “focused,” or similar language should be understood in the context of the factual information provided and not as a comparison with another lawyer or law firm.

Specialization, Expertise, and Certification

References to a concentration, focus, substantial experience, or a practice devoted primarily to immigration law describe the nature of the firm’s practice.

Such references do not state or imply that an attorney is board certified by The Florida Bar or certified as a specialist by another organization unless the website expressly identifies the certification and the certifying organization.

No visitor should infer a certification, government designation, or special official status merely from the domain name, website design, logo, practice description, or use of the phrase “INA 212.”

Images, Illustrations, Actors, and Dramatizations

Website images may include photographs, licensed stock images, graphic designs, illustrations, generated images, icons, or other visual elements used for informational or decorative purposes.

Unless a person is expressly identified as an attorney, employee, client, government official, or other actual participant, an image should not be interpreted as depicting an actual client, employee, case, event, officer, or legal proceeding.

Where a photograph, video, portrayal, or dramatization could reasonably be mistaken for an actual employee, client, professional, or event, an additional disclosure may appear with that particular content.

The scales, shields, columns, flags, passports, court imagery, government buildings, and similar symbols used in website graphics are illustrative. They do not imply governmental affiliation, judicial authority, or Bar approval.

Awards, Ratings, Memberships, and Directories

Any award, rating, recognition, membership, directory listing, or professional designation displayed on the website should be reviewed together with the identity of the issuing organization and the applicable selection methodology.

Recognition by a private organization does not mean that The Florida Bar, a government agency, or a court has approved the attorney, law firm, advertisement, or services.

Some directories or platforms may charge fees for enhanced profiles, advertising, placement, or access to additional features. Payment for a service does not by itself establish professional quality or predict a result.

Consultation Fees and Legal Fees

Website references to consultation fees, flat fees, anticipated services, payment methods, or other costs are general and may change.

The actual scope of services, attorney fee, payment terms, exclusions, client responsibilities, government filing fees, travel expenses, translations, expert expenses, and other costs will be governed by the applicable written agreement.

Payment for a consultation does not require the firm to accept a matter. A consultation may be limited to analysis or advice and may not include continuing representation, document preparation, filing, agency communication, or appearance.

No visitor is required to hire the firm after a consultation.

Referrals, Co-Counsel, and Other Professionals

The firm may decline a matter when it cannot accept the representation because of conflicts, workload, deadlines, jurisdiction, scope, or other considerations.

When appropriate, the firm may suggest that a person seek another lawyer or professional. A suggestion does not guarantee that another lawyer will accept the matter or that the lawyer is suitable for the person’s needs.

If an advertised matter will be referred to another lawyer or law firm rather than handled by The Messersmith Law Firm, P.A., that fact should be disclosed as required.

Any division of legal fees, association of counsel, or joint responsibility will be governed by the applicable professional rules and client agreements.

Office Location and Geographic Scope

The firm’s bona fide Florida office location is:

390 N. Orange Avenue, Suite 2300
Orlando, Florida 32801

U.S. immigration law is primarily federal law, and the firm may represent eligible immigration clients located throughout the United States or outside the United States.

Website availability in a location does not mean that the firm is authorized or available to handle every type of legal matter in that jurisdiction.

Representation in a court, state-law matter, or other proceeding may depend on attorney licensing, admission, jurisdictional rules, local counsel, and the nature of the requested services.

No Attorney-Client Relationship From Website Use

Viewing this website, submitting a form, sending an email, calling the firm, requesting a consultation, or receiving general information does not by itself create an attorney-client relationship.

Representation begins only after the firm agrees to accept the matter and the required engagement agreement and payment conditions have been completed.

Until representation is confirmed, the firm has not agreed to:

• Protect or monitor a deadline.
• File an application, motion, petition, or response.
• Contact a government agency.
• Attend an interview or hearing.
• Provide continuing representation.
• Take any action on a visitor’s behalf.

Additional information appears in the Website Disclaimer and Terms of Use.

Accuracy and Changes in Immigration Law

The firm seeks to provide accurate information, but immigration laws, regulations, forms, fees, government policies, presidential proclamations, court decisions, agency practices, and processing procedures may change.

The website does not guarantee that every page is complete, current, or applicable when it is viewed.

References to a filing process, waiver, exception, government policy, processing time, or legal strategy should be verified before a visitor takes action.

Website content is not a substitute for current, case-specific legal advice.

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