Northeast Florida Immigration Attorney

Bilingual EN/RU immigration lawyer for Northeast Florida — Jacksonville, St. Augustine & Gainesville (UF). H-1B, EB-1A, EB-2 NIW, family & citizenship. (305) 315-3425.

Northeast Florida Immigration Attorney

Northeast Florida — the First Coast — pairs a major logistics and healthcare economy in Jacksonville with one of the nation's top research universities in Gainesville. It is a region of skilled professionals, researchers, and military families. From our statewide base, Fitenko Law PLLC and Ekaterina Fitenko, Esq. represent First Coast clients in English and Russian.

First Coast Counties and Cities

We assist clients throughout Duval, St. Johns, Clay, Nassau, Baker, Putnam, Flagler, Alachua, Bradford, and Union counties — among them Jacksonville, St. Augustine, Orange Park, Ponte Vedra, Fernandina Beach, and Gainesville (home of the University of Florida).

Logistics, Healthcare, and Research Visas

Jacksonville's economy spans the JAXPORT seaport and logistics, the Mayo Clinic and major hospital systems, fintech, insurance, and a significant military presence. Gainesville adds the University of Florida's research engine. That blend makes employment- and academic-based visas central to our Northeast Florida work.

H-1B & Employment-Based Green Cards

For Jacksonville's logistics, healthcare, and fintech employers, we handle H-1B petitions and PERM-based green cards.

EB-1A, EB-2 NIW & O-1 for Researchers

University of Florida researchers and physicians are frequent candidates for EB-2 NIW, EB-1A, and O-1 petitions.

USCIS Jurisdiction on the First Coast

Your case is handled by the USCIS field office in Jacksonville. Jurisdiction is confirmed up front so your petition reaches the right office. Your case proceeds entirely by secure video and electronic submission.

Counsel in English and Russian

The First Coast is home to diverse immigrant and military-connected families, including a Russian-speaking community we serve in their native language.

First Coast: Frequently Asked Questions

Do you represent University of Florida researchers in Gainesville?

Yes. Faculty, postdocs, and physician-researchers in Gainesville often qualify for EB-1A, EB-2 NIW, or O-1 status, which we prepare with detailed evidence of their contributions.

Can you help Jacksonville employers with H-1B and PERM cases?

Yes. We handle H-1B petitions, transfers, and PERM-based employment green cards for First Coast employers and employees by secure video and e-filing.

Which USCIS office serves Jacksonville and Northeast Florida?

Duval, St. Johns, Clay, Nassau, Alachua, and surrounding county cases are served by the Jacksonville USCIS field office.