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Gintare Grigaite
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Biography
Gintare Grigaite, Esq. specializes in employment-based and family-based immigration law. She is H1B and PERM specialist, and counsels corporate clients on immigration-related compliance issues. Ms. Grigaite also represents individuals of extraordinary talent and ability, including artists, scientists, outstanding professors and researchers, as well as multinational executives and managers.
She also advises clients on all aspects of family related immigration, including immigrant and nonimmigrant visas, adjustment of status, conditional and permanent residence, fiance visas, battered-spouse petitions, asylum, waivers and naturalization.
Ms. Grigaite represents clients in removal proceedings before Immigration Court and the Board of Immigration Appeals, and authors briefs for the United States Court of Appeals. She has also appeared as a guest speaker on the EB-5 Immigrant Investor Visa at the Harvard Club, New York City.
Additionally, Ms. Grigaite represents clients in personal injury cases, such as slip and fall and automobile accidents, civil litigation and family law matters.
Ms. Grigaite is admitted to both, the New York and New Jersey State Bars. She received her J.D. law degree from St. John’s School of Law, and Bachelor of Science, in Finance, suma cum laude, from St. John’s University. She is fluent in Lithuanian and Russian, and conversant in Spanish.
Practice Areas
2
Practice Areas
Immigration
75%
19 years | 1,000 cases
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Licensed in New York for 16 years
State: New York
Acquired: 2009
No misconduct found
Licensed in New Jersey for 17 years
State: New Jersey
Acquired: 2008
No misconduct found
Location
GRIGAITE & ABDELSAYED, LLC
363 Broadway, Bayonne, NJ, 07002
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Gintare Grigaite's Reviews
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Posted by anonymous | February 7, 2026 | Hired Attorney
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⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️ Grigaite & Abdelsayed, LLC Excellent experience from start to finish. The attorney was professional, knowledgeable, and always clear in explaining every step of the immigration process. She was responsive, patient, and truly cared about my case. I highly recommend her as one of the best...
Posted by Fausto S | November 29, 2025 | Hired Attorney
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Green card
Fui asesorado por el equipo de la abogada Grigaite y me encantó sus servicios. Me sentí como en familia, fue resuelto con su apoyo y con total satisfacción. La abogada muy profesional y muy amable. Gracias por todo su apoyo.
Posted by Francelia | November 12, 2025 | Hired Attorney
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Grigaite and team, the best for any case/ Abogada Grigaite y su equipo los mejores para cada caso.
Abogada Gintare Grigaite y su equipo, estamos muy agradecidos y felices por todo su apoyo durante el proceso para la residencia permanente, agradecemos a Dios por ponerla en nuestro camino a usted, una mujer con valores, un ser humano con luz y altamente profesional. En usted y su team encontramos a ...
Posted by Teresa Acosta | May 21, 2025 | Hired Attorney
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Green card
Quiero agradecer a la Abogada Gintare y su asistente Leonor por obtener mi Residencia Permanente con mi Proceso de U-Visa estoy muy feliz gracias a la Oficina y su equipo de trabajo pude regresar a mi país Ecuador después de 30 años de no poder regresar. Recomiendo a la Abogada Gintare para cada proc...
Posted by Teresa Acosta | May 21, 2025 | Hired Attorney
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Green Card por Visa U
Quiero agradecer a la Abogada Gintare y su asistente Leonor por obtener mi Residencia Permanente con mi Proceso de U-Visa estoy muy feliz gracias a la Oficina y su equipo de trabajo pude regresar a mi país Ecuador después de 30 años de no poder regresar. Recomiendo a la Abogada Gintare para cada proc...
Gintare Grigaite's Lawyer Endorsements
"I endorse this lawyer. Attorney Grigaite has gained great experience in a wide variety of immigration matters and has received high marks from her clients."
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"Ms. Grigaite is highly knowlegeable in the field of immigration law, an she knows how to properly assist her clients with these cases. I gladly endorse this lawyer."
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"Attorney Grigaite spends a lot of time responding to questions posted on this website with informative and considerate answers which reflect a high degree of knowledge and expertise in immigration and other related issues. She shows compassion and a willingness to help clients during difficult times. I endorse this lawyer."
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Experience
Honors
2019
America's Most Honored Professionals, The American Registry
2019
Top 10 Immigration Attorney 2019, Attorney and Practice Magazine
2018
Top-Rated Lawyer, AVVO
2017
10 Best Immigration Attorney - New Jersey, American Institute of Legal Counsel
2016
Superb Rated Attorney, AVVO
2016
Top Female Immigration Attorney in NJ, National Academy of Jurisprudence
2016
The National Advocates: Top 40 Under 40 in Immigration Law, The National Advocates Top 100 Lawyers
2016
10 Best Law Firm for Client Satisfaction, American Institute of Personal Injury Lawyers
2016
Top Contributor, AVVO
2016
Client's Choice, AVVO
2016
Lead Counsel Rated, Lead Counsel
2016
Top 10 Attorney Award, National Academy Of Personal Injury Attorneys
2015
10 Best Law Firm for Client Satisfaction, American Institute of Personal Injury Lawyers
2015
Client's Choice, AVVO
2014
Excellent Rated Attorney, AVVO
2014
Client's Choice, AVVO
2013
Client's Choice, AVVO
2008
CALI Excellence Awards, CALI
2004
Silver Medalist and Certificate of Honorable Merit, National Latin Association
2004
Dean's List and Honor's Roll, St. John's University - Tobin College of Business
2004
Honors Graduate, St. John's University - Tobin College of Business
Work Experience
2015 - Present
Attorney, MetLife Legal Plans
2012 - Present
Managing Partner, GRIGAITE & ABDELSAYED, LLC
2012 - Present
Expert Immigration Attorney, www.JustAnswer.com
2006 - 2006
Judicial Clerkship, Hon. Larry D. Martin, New York State Supreme Court, NY
2006 - 2012
Attorney, Clarke & Associates
2003 - 2003
Judicial Clerkship, Hon. Randolph Jackson, New York State Supreme Court, NY
2002 - 2002
Finance Intern, Merrill Lynch & Co.
Associations
2013 - Present
American Bar AssociationAttorney Member
2012 - Present
Lithuanian American Bar Association (LABAS)Attorney Member
2012 - Present
Hudson County Bar AssociationAttorney Member
2012 - Present
New Jersey State Bar AssociationAttorney Member
2006 - Present
American Immigration Lawyers Association (AILA)Attorney Member
2006 - 2006
Toastmasters InternationalPresident
Sample of Legal Cases
OBTAINED SIGNIFICANT SETTLEMENT FOR SLIP AND FALL VICTIM
Slip and Fall Case Settled
OBTAINED APPROVAL FOR ADJUSTMENT OF STATUS FOR TPS APPLICANT
Adjustment of Status Case Approved
OBTAINED APPROVAL FOR WAIVER OF GROUNDS OF INADMISSIBILITY
WAIVER FOR GROUNDS OF INADMISSIBILITY APPROVED
OBTAINED APPROVAL FOR PERMANENT LPR STATUS FOR A DIVORCED HUSBAND
OBTAINED APPROVAL FOR PERMANENT LPR STATUS FOR A DIVORCED HUSBAND
OBTAINED PETITION APPROVED FOR DACA APPLICANT
PETITION APPROVED FOR DACA APPLICANT
OBTAINED APPROVAL FOR PROVISIONAL WAIVER
OBTAINED APPROVAL FOR PROVISIONAL WAIVER
GREEN CARDS APPROVED FOR FAMILY WITH PENDING ASYLUM
GREEN CARDS APPROVED FOR FAMILY WITH PENDING ASYLUM
CITIZENSHIP GRANTED
CITIZENSHIP GRANTED
ASYLUM GRANTED BY JUDGE
ASYLUM GRANTED BY JUDGE FOR LPR WITH DRUG CONVICTIONS
In the Matter of J_R_
REMOVAL PROCEEDINGS TERMINATED
OBTAINED APPROVAL FOR ADVANCE PAROLE FOR DACA RECIPIENT
Advance Parole Document for DACA Recipient
OBTAINED SIZABLE SETTLEMENT FOR PERSONAL INJURY CASE
OBTAINED SIZABLE SETTLEMENT FOR PERSONAL INJURY CASE
PETITION APPROVED FOR A COUPLE WITH BIG AGE DISPARITY
PETITION FOR ALIEN RELATIVE WITH BIG AGE DISPARITY APPROVED
FIANCE VISA APPROVED
FIANCE VISA APPROVED.
DEPORTATION CANCELLED AND ADJUSTMENT GRANTED
DEPORTATION FROM BIA CANCELLED AND ADJUSTMENT OF STATUS GRANTED
CONDITIONAL GREEN CARD APPROVED
CONDITIONAL GREEN CARD APPROVED FOR COUPLE FROM EGYPT.
PROVISIONAL WAIVER APPROVED
PROVISIONAL WAIVER APPROVED FOR FAMILY WITH DISABLED SIBLINGS
PROVISIONAL WAIVER APPROVED
PROVISIONAL UNLAWFUL PRESENCE WAIVER APPROVED FOR PASTOR
GREEN CARD APPROVED FOR MOTHER
GREEN CARD APPROVED FOR CLIENT WITH TWO PREVIOUS MARRIAGES
DERIVATIVE ASYLUM GRANTED FROM 1997
DERIVATIVE ASYLUM AND ADJUSTMENT OF STATUS GRANTED FOR ADULT CHILD
SYRIAN ASYLUM APPROVED
Obtained asylum approval for a Syrian national.
STOPPED DEPORTATION
Deportation Stopped
PROVISIONAL WAIVER APPROVED
PROVISIONAL WAIVER APPROVED FOR COUPLE WITH MEDICAL PROBLEMS
PROVISIONAL WAIVER APPROVED
PROVISIONAL WAIVER APPROVED FOR FAMILY WITH TWO RESTAURANTS
PROVISIONAL WAIVER APPROVED
Provisional Waiver Approved
NATURALIZATION CASE APPROVED
NATURALIZATION CASE APPROVED WITH DUI
ADVANCE PAROLE APPROVED FOR DACA
APPROVAL FOR ADVANCE PAROLE FOR DACA RECIPIENT
SLIP & FALL CASE SETTLED
SIZABLE SETTLEMENT FOR SLIP & FALL VICTIM
PROVISIONAL WAIVER APPROVED
Provisional Waiver Approved
APPEAL APPROVED
APPEAL APPROVED
I-601 WAIVER APPROVED
I-601 WAIVER CASE APPROVED.
SLIP & FALL CASE SETTLED
SIZABLE SETTLEMENT FOR SLIP & FALL VICTIM
H-1B Petition Approved For NYC Luxury Fashion Consulting Firm
H-1B Petition Approved
Asylum For Well-Known Preacher's Son Approved
Asylum case approved by USCIS
Asylum Approved
Asylum case approved by USCIS
Naturalization Approved
Naturalization Case Approved
CONDITIONAL GREEN CARD APPROVED
CONDITIONAL GREEN CARD APPROVED FOR COUPLE FROM PHILIPPINES.
Adjustment of Status Approved
Adjustment of Status Case Approved
Family-Based Adjustment of Status Approved
Adjustment of Status granted
DACA Case Approved
DACA Approved
Immigrant Petition for Alien Worker
Approved Immigrant Petition for Alien Worker
Employment-Based Sponsorship
Obtained approval for employment-based sponsorship for construction worker
In the Matter of I_A_
In absentia order of removal reopened
In the Matter of L_R_
Won battered spouse petition in removal proceedings
Education
2008
St John's University School of Law
JD - Juris Doctor
2004
St John's University
BS - Bachelor of Science
Speaking Engagements
2015
Ministerios El Shaddai
President Obama's Executive Action
2015
Immigration Seminar
Immigration Seminar
2015
Iglesia De Dios
DAPA
2015
CUNY Citizenship Now!
Immigration Law
2014
Ministerios El Shaddai
Monthly Immigration Updates
2014
Immigrant Rights
Immigration Is Accepting Renewals for Deferred Action (DACA)
2013
Immigrant Rights
Unlawful Presence Provisional Waiver
2013
CUNY Citizenship Now!
Immigration Law
2012
Immigrant Rights
DACA
2012
Immigrant Rights
Comprehensive Immigration Reform
2012
CUNY Citizenship Now!
Immigration Law
2011
Specialty Roundtables at St. John's School of Law
Employment and Family Based Immigration
2011
Harvard Club of NYC
EB-5 Investment Visas
2010
CUNY Citizenship Now!
Immigration Law
Publications
2014
AMERICANO Newspaper
Immigration is Accepting Renewals for Deferred Action (DACA)
2014
AMERICANO Newspaper
If You Are a Victim of Crime, Can Immigration Help You?
2014
AMERICANO Newspaper
I Am In an Abusive Relationship and The Cycle Continues, What Can I Do?
2013
Website
U Visa
2013
AMERICANO
Interview with Immigration Lawyer Gintare Grigaite, Esq.
2012
WhereItzAt
New Immigration Policy - Deferred Action Status for Young Illegal Immigrants a/k/a DREAMers
Languages
Spanish
Lithuanian
Tagalog
Arabic
Activity
Legal Answers
Legal Guides
Legal Answers
Q&A
I have 10 years green card through my wife but now divorced have a child too want to apply to citizenship?
29 Jul 2020
Q&A
How?
29 Jul 2020
Q&A
Application for immigration visa “green card”
29 Jul 2020