CONTACT THE MESSERSMITH LAW FIRM
Request an Evaluation of Your Border Refusal or Reentry Problem
Tell us what happened at the U.S. airport or border, what documents you received, and what you hope to do next.
Telephone: (305) 515-0613
Office: 390 N Orange Ave, Suite 2300, Orlando, FL 32801
Helpful Information to Provide
- Date and location of the border incident
- What CBP told you
- Forms or passport markings received
- Your intended reason for returning to the United States
CASE EVALUATION FORM
Tell Us What Happened
Complete the form below with a concise summary. Do not include a full Social Security number, complete credit-card information, account passwords or other unnecessary sensitive data.
Submitting this form does not create an attorney-client relationship. The Firm must review and accept the matter and the parties must sign a written representation agreement before representation begins.
The Messersmith Law Firm, P.A.
Office
390 N Orange Ave, Suite 2300
Orlando, FL 32801
Telephone
(305) 515-0613
Representation
Appropriate federal immigration matters may be handled for clients throughout the United States and abroad.
Before You Submit
- Keep copies of all CBP documents.
- Save the relevant passport and visa pages.
- Write a timeline while the event is fresh.
- Do not send original documents.
- Do not assume the absence of a stamp means no order exists.
Documents That May Help With the Initial Review
Send clear copies when available. The relevant documents depend on the type of border incident and the legal issues raised.
Border Documents
Forms issued or signed by CBP, written instructions, property receipts, sworn statements and any removal or withdrawal documents.
Passport and Visa Pages
Identity page, visa, cancellation markings, entry or refusal stamps and relevant prior passport pages.
Travel Evidence
Flight itinerary, boarding passes, hotel and rental reservations, return plans and evidence supporting the purpose of the trip.
Immigration History
Prior visa applications, petitions, refusals, entry records, overstays, employment activity and other relevant immigration filings.
What Happens After You Contact the Firm
01
Initial Information Review
The Firm reviews the information submitted to determine whether the matter appears to fit the Firm’s practice and what additional documents may be needed.
02
Consultation or Follow-Up
When appropriate, the Firm will explain the next step for scheduling, records collection or a more detailed legal evaluation.
03
Written Representation Agreement
No attorney-client relationship begins unless the Firm accepts the matter and both sides execute a written agreement covering the representation.
Border and Reentry Matters We Evaluate
Use the form above for matters involving the following issues:
- Form I-212 permission to reapply
- CBP FOIA and border records
- Future visa, waiver or lawful-entry planning
Contact and Consultation Questions
Does submitting the form create an attorney-client relationship?
No. The Firm must first review and accept the matter, and the parties must execute a written representation agreement.
Can the Firm represent me if I live outside Florida?
Appropriate federal immigration matters can generally be handled for clients throughout the United States and abroad.
Should I send original documents?
No. Send clear electronic copies unless the Firm specifically requests something different after accepting the matter.
What if I do not know whether I received expedited removal?
Provide every document and describe what happened. Passport markings and CBP records may be needed to identify the disposition.
Can the Firm guarantee that I will receive a visa or be admitted?
No. Visa and admission decisions are made by the government. Legal representation cannot guarantee an outcome.
Can I call instead of using the form?
Yes. You may call the Firm at (305) 515-0613. The form is useful because it allows you to provide the basic facts and relevant documents in an organized way.
Speak With the Firm About Your Border or Reentry Matter
Use the form above or call to provide the basic facts of the border incident and your future U.S. immigration objective.
This website provides general information and is not legal advice. Contacting the Firm does not create an attorney-client relationship. Prior results do not guarantee a similar outcome.