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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.
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Acquired: 2009
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State: New Jersey
Acquired: 2008
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363 Broadway, Bayonne, NJ, 07002
117 Client Reviews
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Posted by waynebard | May 03, 2015 | Immigration
From K1 visa to Green Card, the best advice, the best service, the best attorney.
Gintare helped us from start to finish, it all started with a K1 visa for someone I found online and it bloomed into me traveling to visit her in her country of the Philippines. During our visit together things worked out so well between us that we decided to take the next steps. This step involv...
Posted by Adel Alchamat | March 02, 2015 | Asylum
"My Lawyer Gintare Grigaite helped me every step of the way with my case. I am thankful to have her on my side."
I and my wife came across Grigaite & Abdelsayed law office along Broadway in Bayonne. I found the office professional and the signage on their window is very informative that I was able to know right away that they can provide the service that I need. Lawyer Gintare was available right there and then...
Posted by Jessica | March 01, 2015 | Asylum
GINTARE GRIGAITE AN EXCEPTIONAL AND TRUST WORTHY LAWYER!!!
Lawyer Gintare Grigaite handled our Asylum case. We got approved and granted Asylum recently. Her expertise and knowledge about the case is exceptional. She is an outstanding lawyer! I am writing this review to reach each and every one of you with regards in finding the right lawyer. Dealing with...
Posted by anonymous | November 07, 2014 | Immigration
Knowledgeable lawyer
Gintare was very professional and knowledge, and helped us with the process of adjustment of status. She explained what the process entailed, what forms needed to be presented, and kept us informed at every step. In addition, she helped us prepare for the interview, and understand the next steps in t...
Posted by Jane | November 17, 2013 | Immigration
The best Immigration Attorney!!! Thank you for making our dreams come true, You are the Top of your game for sure.
My name is Jane, I am the recipient of a K1 visa, my future husband hired Gintare to make it possible for me to come to America and marry him, under a K1 visa. Gintare has worked very closely with us to make sure all paperwork was filed and all requirements were satisfied. We started the paperw...
"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."
"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."
"Gintare is an excellent attorney. For immigration and personal injury she is a true professional. She is highly respected within the legal community and dedicated to delivering results for her clients. I endorse this lawyer."
"Simply said Gintare Grigalte is a Superb Lawyer. If your injured in an accident or have an immigration problem you need to call her. I endorse her!"
"I endorse this lawyer. Ms. Grigaite has provided a wealth of clear answers on AVVO and is who I would recommend in the Hudson County area as relates to immigration law needs."
"I endorse this lawyer. Ms. Grigaite is a skilled and respected member of the legal community. She is a zealous advocate for the rights and interests of her clients."
"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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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
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.
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
Slip and Fall Case Settled
Adjustment of Status Case Approved
WAIVER FOR GROUNDS OF INADMISSIBILITY APPROVED
OBTAINED APPROVAL FOR PERMANENT LPR STATUS FOR A DIVORCED HUSBAND
PETITION APPROVED FOR DACA APPLICANT
OBTAINED APPROVAL FOR PROVISIONAL WAIVER
GREEN CARDS APPROVED FOR FAMILY WITH PENDING ASYLUM
CITIZENSHIP GRANTED
ASYLUM GRANTED BY JUDGE FOR LPR WITH DRUG CONVICTIONS
REMOVAL PROCEEDINGS TERMINATED
Advance Parole Document for DACA Recipient
OBTAINED SIZABLE SETTLEMENT FOR PERSONAL INJURY CASE
PETITION FOR ALIEN RELATIVE WITH BIG AGE DISPARITY APPROVED
FIANCE VISA APPROVED.
DEPORTATION FROM BIA CANCELLED AND ADJUSTMENT OF STATUS GRANTED
CONDITIONAL GREEN CARD APPROVED FOR COUPLE FROM EGYPT.
PROVISIONAL WAIVER APPROVED FOR FAMILY WITH DISABLED SIBLINGS
PROVISIONAL UNLAWFUL PRESENCE WAIVER APPROVED FOR PASTOR
GREEN CARD APPROVED FOR CLIENT WITH TWO PREVIOUS MARRIAGES
DERIVATIVE ASYLUM AND ADJUSTMENT OF STATUS GRANTED FOR ADULT CHILD
Obtained asylum approval for a Syrian national.
Deportation Stopped
PROVISIONAL WAIVER APPROVED FOR COUPLE WITH MEDICAL PROBLEMS
PROVISIONAL WAIVER APPROVED FOR FAMILY WITH TWO RESTAURANTS
Provisional Waiver Approved
NATURALIZATION CASE APPROVED WITH DUI
APPROVAL FOR ADVANCE PAROLE FOR DACA RECIPIENT
SIZABLE SETTLEMENT FOR SLIP & FALL VICTIM
Provisional Waiver Approved
APPEAL APPROVED
I-601 WAIVER CASE APPROVED.
SIZABLE SETTLEMENT FOR SLIP & FALL VICTIM
H-1B Petition Approved
Asylum case approved by USCIS
Asylum case approved by USCIS
Naturalization Case Approved
CONDITIONAL GREEN CARD APPROVED FOR COUPLE FROM PHILIPPINES.
Adjustment of Status Case Approved
Adjustment of Status granted
DACA Approved
Approved Immigrant Petition for Alien Worker
Obtained approval for employment-based sponsorship for construction worker
In absentia order of removal reopened
Won battered spouse petition in removal proceedings
2008
JD - Juris Doctor
2004
BS - Bachelor of Science
2015
2015
Immigration Seminar
2015
2015
2014
2014
Immigration Is Accepting Renewals for Deferred Action (DACA)
2013
2013
2012
2012
Comprehensive Immigration Reform
2012
2011
Employment and Family Based Immigration
2011
EB-5 Investment Visas
2010
2014
2014
2014
2013
2013
2012
Spanish
Lithuanian
Tagalog
Arabic
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