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Chris Gafner helps resolve the immigration issues of individuals and businesses. He represents clients in family-based immigration, employment-based immigration, and investor immigration matters.
Chris Gafner has authored work published in Bender’s Immigration Bulletin and has been a contributor to Immigration Law and Procedure – a leadingtreatise in immigration law. Articles that he has authored haveexamined the K-1 visa for fiance(e)s, EB 1-1 immigration status eligibility and unlawful presence. Additionally, his contributions to the Immigration Law and Procedure Treatise have focused on the K-1 visa, conditional permanent residency for newly married couples and unlawful presence.
Chris Gafner is a graduate of Cornell University and received his law degree from Notre Dame Law School. While at Notre Dame Law School he studied in London, England throughthe Concannon Program of International Law and was a recipient of theCliff Schmitthoff Memorial Scholarship. Following graduation from lawschool he served as a judicial clerk in the Northern District of New York,where he assisted federal judges in researching federal caselaw. Uponcompleting his clerkship, Chris Gafner worked in New York City andquickly determined that he would have a more meaningful and fulfillingcareer helping immigrants contribute to America’s economic and culturalgrowth. To that end, he founded Gafner Law Firm, P.C.
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Posted by Jim | February 13, 2015 | Immigration
Green Card Renewal
My experience with Mr. Gafner as immigration lawyer was very pleasant and professional. His responses to my Green Card renewal application status inquiries were always informative and in timely manner. And I always felt 100% confidence in his handling of my case. I highly recommend his service.
Posted by Chris H | October 29, 2014
Great Experience with Gafner Law Firm!
I had a great experience with Gafner Law Firm. The process was mapped out for me by the firm and my questions were answered and needs met within reasonable time. I highly recommend Gafner Law Firm based on their efficiency, courtesy, knowledge and dedication to my case. Gafner Law Firm also charged a...
Posted by Alan | September 10, 2014 | Immigration
Great experience!
I obtained my conditional green card based on marriage to a US citizen and Chris guided us through the process and was extremely responsive and helpful with the myriad of questions we posed. Even though we moved from NJ (original filing) to NY and then back to NJ he was able to follow up with out cas...
Posted by Cosme | June 24, 2014 | Immigration
Stock Interview for I 485 Status Adjustment for Permanent Resident
My wife and i were very nervous about stocks interview , we receive the notification letter and we was on panic , after meet Chris at his office we feel ready to go to the stock interview , just two days before the interview Mr. Gafner was able to explain to us what to expect at he interview and h...
Posted by Mary | June 09, 2014 | Immigration
Excellent Choice!
My wife and I hired Chris Gafner after DOMA was defeated in June of 2013. We were unsure as to how to proceed with acquiring permanent residency for my wife, as the federal government had just started recognizing same sex marriages. After speaking with Chris , we felt confident that he had the exper...
"I endorse Chris. He is a highly skilled immigration attorney that is well respected in the legal community."
"Chris is among the hardest working attorneys I know. His patience, diligence and knowledge of the law provide his clients with effective representation. When I have an immigration question, I turn to Chris Gafner."
"Chris is an excellent immigration attorney with vast knowledge of most areas of immigration law. He is a client-oriented attorney and he takes great pride in obtaining favorable outcomes for his clients. I have worked with him in the past, I hope to continue working with him in the future. I highly recommend The Gafner Law Firm."
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