Peter Messersmith
Senior Immigration Attorney
Peter Messersmith is the Senior Immigration Attorney at The Messersmith Law Firm, P.A. His practice is limited to U.S. immigration law, and he has practiced law continuously since 2002.
Legal Review of J1WaiverLaw.com
Peter Messersmith reviews the legal content published on J1WaiverLaw.com. The site focuses on the J-1 two year foreign residence requirement under INA §212(e), waiver eligibility, waiver procedure, and the immigration consequences of the requirement.
Immigration Practice Since 2002
Mr. Messersmith's legal practice is limited to U.S. immigration law.
He has held an unrestricted Illinois law license since November 2002.
Bachelor's degree, 1999.
Law degree, 2002.
Legal Analysis of INA §212(e)
J-1 waiver cases can involve the Department of State, USCIS, a foreign government, an Interested Government Agency, a state Conrad 30 program, or several agencies at different stages of the same matter. The correct strategy depends on why the exchange visitor is subject to INA §212(e), the available waiver ground, the supporting evidence, and the applicant's future immigration plans.
Mr. Messersmith has also published on J-1 physician waiver options. His professional biography lists J1 Waiver Options for Physicians, published through JD Supra in 2010.
How Legal Content Is Reviewed
Substantive authority pages on J1WaiverLaw.com identify Peter Messersmith as the attorney reviewer and include a review date. The site's legal guides also identify statutes, regulations, agency guidance, and other primary authorities where applicable.
The information on this website is general legal information. It is not a substitute for legal advice about an individual immigration case.
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If you are subject to INA §212(e), are considering a waiver, or have a problem with a pending waiver case, you may contact the firm for a consultation.