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I have been working with Mitchell Zwaik and Associates since October of 1999. I became a Partner in 2010. I am fortunate to work in a firm that handles all types of immigration issues and is devoted exclusively to the practice of immigration law. I have had the opportunity to represent foreign nationals at each end of the immigration spectrum. Our clientele ranges from high level business executives who are interested in starting companies in the United States to foreign nationals who are seeking asylum because they have experienced persecution in their home country.
I have represented nonimmigrant visa applicants including: professional workers, intracompany transferees, applicants of extraordinary ability, exchange visitors and treaty investors. I have represented skilled and unskilled workers with their immigrant worker petitions and with their applications to adjust status to lawful permanent residents.
I have focused much of my attention to the complex area of immigration litigation. Representing clients in Removal proceedings presents unique and complex challenges that requires quick and decisive decision making. The consequences of making the right choice can mean the difference between separating a father or mother from their son or daughter or maintaining family unity.
When a client is detained, it is often a race against the clock. I investigate the immigration history of the foreign national to determine if they are statutorily eligible to remain in the U.S. If a detainee has a criminal record, I must evaluate their record of conviction to determine if there are any forms of relief available. If the client has a prior order of deportation, it must be re-opened, by motion before we can apply for any immigration benefits. If the judge denies the claim for relief, then the foreign national is ordered deported. If the foreign national is removed from the U.S., there is often little or no chance of them returning. My training in immigration litigation has developed my ability to make informed decisions under highly pressured circumstances.
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5014 Express Drive South, Ronkonkoma, NY, 11779
34 E Montauk Hwy, Suite1, Hampton Bays, NY, 11946
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Posted by Mahreen | March 5, 2023 | Hired Attorney
I know Mr. Michael Gilbert for years as he was my immigration lawyer, and I must say that I am extremely impressed with his professional expertise. Mr. Gilbert displayed a high level of professionalism, expertise, and dedication to his craft throughout the entire process. From the moment I contacted...
Posted by Adnan | July 30, 2020 | Hired Attorney
Michael Gilbert is intelligent , extremely knowledgeable, very personable and dependable Attorney. He worked very diligently and professionally to get results . I found Gilbert and his associates very ideal for all types of immigration cases, his law firm works as a team . Michael values time , mak...
Posted by anonymous | July 26, 2019 | Hired Attorney
Our immigration case took a lot more time than it should have, due to immigration tie-ups. Michael was extraordinarily hands on and proactive to help assist and achieve. We are thankful for the final outcome.
Posted by Mafe | March 21, 2019 | Hired Attorney
We hired Michael as our attorney to process our case in getting my husband legal in the US. We have been working with him for some time and it has been a pleasant experience. His knowledge and enthusiasm about the case was exceptional. Everything was clear and transparent. We have since completed o...
Posted by Khan | January 25, 2018 | Hired Attorney
From the jaws of deportation to US Citizenship, all thanks due to Michael Gilbert of Zwaik, Gilbert and Associates. My journey has been long and difficult with many bleak moments in between. I came to the US in the 90s as a young teenager and made my share of mistakes while navigating through life in...
"Michael Gilbert is a professional extraordinaire in the field of immigration law. I endorse him without reservation."
"Highly recommended. Michael is an experienced, smart and extremely conscientious professional. His dedication, knowledge and attention to details are quite exceptional."
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1995
Departmental Scholar, SUNY Brockport
1994
Magna Cum Laude, SUNY Brockport
2011 - Present
Partner, Zwaik, Gilbert & Associates
2000 - 2011
Attorney, Mitchell Zwaik & Associates
2000 - Present
American Immigration Lawyers AssociationMember
1994 - Present
Phi Beta Delta Honor SocietyInternational Scholar
1999
JD - Juris Doctor
1995
Undergraduate
2012
Deferred Action for Childhood Arrivals
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