Bilingual EN/RU immigration lawyer in Gainesville, FL. EB-1A, EB-2 NIW & O-1 for UF researchers, cap-exempt H-1B, F-1 students. (305) 315-3425.
Gainesville is home to the University of Florida, one of the nation's top public research universities, making it a magnet for scientists, physicians, postdocs, and international students across North Central Florida. At Fitenko Law PLLC, Attorney Ekaterina Fitenko, Esq. brings bilingual (English & Russian) immigration counsel to Gainesville, as part of our Northeast Florida and statewide Florida practice.
Wherever you are in Gainesville (ZIP codes 32601, 32603, 32605, and 32608) or Alachua County, we can represent you.
UF's research engine and UF Health drive demand for academic and extraordinary-ability immigration: EB-1A, EB-2 NIW, and O-1 for researchers and physicians, cap-exempt H-1B through the university, and F-1 pathways for students.
University of Florida faculty, postdocs, and physician-researchers often qualify for EB-2 NIW, EB-1A, or O-1 status — we build these on detailed evidence.
University and affiliated-nonprofit employers are often cap-exempt for H-1B; we also guide F-1 students from OPT to work visas.
Cases in the Gainesville area are handled by the Jacksonville Field Office, which serves Alachua County. We make sure your petition is prepared for the right office from the start. We bring experienced immigration counsel to you by video, wherever you are in the region.
Gainesville's university draws scholars and students from around the world, including a Russian-speaking academic community whom we represent in their native language.
Often, yes — through EB-1A (extraordinary ability) or EB-2 NIW (national interest waiver), which let qualified researchers skip employer sponsorship and labor certification. We assess your publications, citations, and impact.
Universities and affiliated nonprofits are generally cap-exempt, which we factor into the H-1B strategy for Gainesville academics.
Alachua County cases, including Gainesville, are served by the Jacksonville USCIS Field Office.
Nearby: Jacksonville. Across Northeast Florida.
Speak with immigration attorney Ekaterina Fitenko, Esq. about your Gainesville case — consultations in English and Russian.
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