Ardian has advised / represented my husband and me for over 18 months for an immigration matter --- my fiancée (now husband) overstayed his tourist visa and I petitioned for him to become a lawful permanent resident.
Prior to meeting with Ardian, I filled out the forms by myself but I did not submit the forms to the government. I researched and met with several immigration attorneys in the state of Florida. Out of the three attorneys I met with, I felt most comfortable with Ardian because of his willingness to listen and thoroughness when providing advice. When I initiated the first in-person meeting with Ardian, I wanted to use him as a second level reviewer to the forms that I completed on my own. I quickly realized the value of getting him as our attorney because he identified mistakes that I made on the forms, which could have either delayed the process or rejected our application. He also identified two forms that I did not know I needed to fill out --- to get my husband's work authorization and to get my husband a social security number, which again highlights the importance of getting a creditable, experienced attorney like Ardian.
After Ardian filed the necessary forms (August 2019) to petition the status change, my husband and I relocated from the state of Florida to another state. During our transition, Ardian handled the administrative process of updating our address and answering our questions about our new state's Department of Motor Vehicles and traveling by airplane. My husband still received his work authorization and social security card (November 2019) in a timely manner too even after moving. Due to the international pandemic of COVID-19, our state's immigration offices closed from March 2020 to June 2020. In August 2020, we were given notice for our in-person interview with immigration. We interviewed on September 9, 2020 and my husband was approved the next business day to become a permanent resident. All in all, I am happy with our service --- Ardian guided us to ensure our forms were processed without errors and advised us on lawful activities.
My advice to anyone who needs to go through the immigration process ---
1. Find an attorney that you feel comfortable having a relationship with over multiple years
2. Find an attorney that is a good listener who gives advice for your specific situation
3. Find an attorney who has multiple years of experience filing these forms for various different immigration matters
4. Find an attorney that is responsive
5. Find an attorney that has the ability to work with you regardless of where you live at in the U.S.
6. Find an attorney that has the technology to ensure that your paperwork, forms, and supporting documentation are secure and can be handled safely over the internet
That attorney was Ardian for my family --- he provided all six of the attributes that I listed above.
Highly recommended and for the fee that you will pay, it is worth it over the course of multiple years. The immigration process is an investment and requires legal expertise to avoid mistakes. My prayers to any family who is going through the immigration process --- Ardian supported our family's process professionally and I am thankful.
This being my first foray into the immigration system, I cannot speak to how an immigration attorney should conduct his business. I can however, share with you our experience with Mr. Gjoka as our legal counsel.
From day one Ardian made us feel at ease by calmly explaining what we could expect, laying out the process, answering our myriad of questions and allaying our fears and concerns.
As in any endeavor, there are always going to be twists and turns which need to be maneuvered through and it was in these times that Mr. Gjoka's experience and capability shone through! Not only did he handle everything necessary on the legal side, he was also always just a phone call away to answer our questions and put our minds at ease. My wife and I were impressed with the relationships he had built within the immigration services hierarchy as it was evident in the respect they all seemed to have for him.
My wife and I are, and will always be, eternally grateful for what Mr Gjoka has helped us achieve...Our American Dream!
Now a reality!
Thank you from the bottom of our hearts Ardian!
Thomas and Iryna Barry
We have successfully handled these cases: I-601 and I-601A waivers; Fiancé (e) Visas; U visa; E-2 visas; Family and Employment Green Card;Citizenship; Deportation; Asylum. We are able to represent clients located in all 50 states of USA and overseas.
YOUR CASE WILL BE HANDLED PERSONALLY BY MR. ARDIAN GJOKA, NOT BY LEGAL SECRETARIES OR PARALEGALS.
Attorney Ardian Gjoka received his J.D. from Tirana University School of Law, Albania, in 1995. He worked as an attorney in Albania until he immigrated to the United States in 1999. Upon arriving in Jacksonville, Florida, he volunteered at Jacksonville Area Legal Aid, helping immigrants who had arrived in the US as a refugee.
In 2003, Mr. Gjoka received the Degree of Master of Laws in United States Legal Studies (with honors), from Golden Gate University School of Law, San Francisco, California. He is now admitted to the New York State Bar Association.
From 2002 until 2012, Mr. Gjoka worked for various law firms in Jacksonville, 2012, Mr. Gjoka founded GJOKA LAW FIRM, PLLC., practicing immigration law.
Native of Albania, Mr.Gjoka has been a passionate and dedicated advocate of the Albanian community for many years by assisting members of this community to find the best legal representation for all of their legal issues. He is a member of San Jose Refugee Ministry which provides support to individuals who have had to flee their countries of origin due to the tragedies of persecution and war.
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Serves His Clients to the Max
Ardian has advised / represented my husband and me for over 18 months for an immigration matter --- my fiancée (now husband) overstayed his tourist visa and I petitioned for him to become a lawful permanent resident.
Prior to meeting with Ardian, I filled out the forms by myself but I did not submit the forms to the government. I researched and met with several immigration attorneys in the state of Florida. Out of the three attorneys I met with, I felt most comfortable with Ardian because of his willingness to listen and thoroughness when providing advice. When I initiated the first in-person meeting with Ardian, I wanted to use him as a second level reviewer to the forms that I completed on my own. I quickly realized the value of getting him as our attorney because he identified mistakes that I made on the forms, which could have either delayed the process or rejected our application. He also identified two forms that I did not know I needed to fill out --- to get my husband's work authorization and to get my husband a social security number, which again highlights the importance of getting a creditable, experienced attorney like Ardian.
After Ardian filed the necessary forms (August 2019) to petition the status change, my husband and I relocated from the state of Florida to another state. During our transition, Ardian handled the administrative process of updating our address and answering our questions about our new state's Department of Motor Vehicles and traveling by airplane. My husband still received his work authorization and social security card (November 2019) in a timely manner too even after moving. Due to the international pandemic of COVID-19, our state's immigration offices closed from March 2020 to June 2020. In August 2020, we were given notice for our in-person interview with immigration. We interviewed on September 9, 2020 and my husband was approved the next business day to become a permanent resident. All in all, I am happy with our service --- Ardian guided us to ensure our forms were processed without errors and advised us on lawful activities.
My advice to anyone who needs to go through the immigration process ---
1. Find an attorney that you feel comfortable having a relationship with over multiple years
2. Find an attorney that is a good listener who gives advice for your specific situation
3. Find an attorney who has multiple years of experience filing these forms for various different immigration matters
4. Find an attorney that is responsive
5. Find an attorney that has the ability to work with you regardless of where you live at in the U.S.
6. Find an attorney that has the technology to ensure that your paperwork, forms, and supporting documentation are secure and can be handled safely over the internet
That attorney was Ardian for my family --- he provided all six of the attributes that I listed above.
Highly recommended and for the fee that you will pay, it is worth it over the course of multiple years. The immigration process is an investment and requires legal expertise to avoid mistakes. My prayers to any family who is going through the immigration process --- Ardian supported our family's process professionally and I am thankful.
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Posted by Thomas & Iryna Barry | July 8, 2016
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Professional-Courteous-Genuine
This being my first foray into the immigration system, I cannot speak to how an immigration attorney should conduct his business. I can however, share with you our experience with Mr. Gjoka as our legal counsel.
From day one Ardian made us feel at ease by calmly explaining what we could expect, laying out the process, answering our myriad of questions and allaying our fears and concerns.
As in any endeavor, there are always going to be twists and turns which need to be maneuvered through and it was in these times that Mr. Gjoka's experience and capability shone through! Not only did he handle everything necessary on the legal side, he was also always just a phone call away to answer our questions and put our minds at ease. My wife and I were impressed with the relationships he had built within the immigration services hierarchy as it was evident in the respect they all seemed to have for him.
My wife and I are, and will always be, eternally grateful for what Mr Gjoka has helped us achieve...Our American Dream!
Now a reality!
Thank you from the bottom of our hearts Ardian!
Thomas and Iryna Barry
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Posted by Jaime | July 2, 2020
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Honest Attorney
I was looking for an immigration attorney, called his number, and he told me: "If you can convince me that your marriage is for real, I will take the case", I said to my self, I Found an honest lawyer, and it was so. He did not ask for money, he wanted to know if he was going to be defending the Thuth. And I really liked that. He represented us very well. We are very grateful to God that He, God, plase Ardian in our way, now he, is in our life also
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Posted by Ben | March 8, 2023
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Goes above and beyond
Excellent immigration lawyer. I had a complex case which he handled flawlessly.
Posted by Joyce molina | March 6, 2023
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Approval of the green card
Excellent attorney, excellent team, they definitely do an amazing job. They have a lot of experience in immigration issues, they are always ready for you to answer any question and which is the best option for you. I definitely recommend them 100%. USCIS approved my green card without an interview, it is thanks to Ardian and his team who did an excellent job, attaching all the necessary evidence so that my case was positive. I applied exactly 1 year ago March 2022 and today one year later March 2023, I have my green card approved !!!!!!
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Posted by anonymous | February 6, 2023
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Green card for family
I had an excellent experience with Gjoka Law Firm, they are very professional, responsive, and deliver your request in the best way. I recommend them 100%.
Posted by Vale | January 25, 2023
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Excellent attorney
He is the best for migration process; he is affordable, he always had time for us, he is very helpful and informative, he was with us during the whole process, he was always there if we had a question willing to help and answer with a very good attitud. It's the best thing we could do to obtein my green card and become a permanent resident. 100% recomendended, you wont regret.
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Posted by Sally | December 26, 2022
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We hired the attorney Ardian Gjoka for my adjustment of status, I submitted the files he requested at every step, he did things proficiently and professionally, and everything went smoothly, we like this law firm.
Posted by Angela | December 23, 2022
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Professional
I’m blessed to have found Ardian. He worked with me and my process was very smooth and seamless.He’s very professional and on top of his game.He gave us detailed explanations and exact documentations he needed to find us a smooth process.My husband and i can not thank Ardian and his team enough!Excellent Lawyer with an amazing team.
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Posted by Mrs.Mckay | December 19, 2022
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I HIGHLY recommend Mr. Gjoka!!!
After a disastrous interview, our immigration case became complicated very fast. We quickly realized we needed to retain an attorney, I came across Mr. Gjoka on avvo and gave him a call. He was very professional, courteous and honest. He listened to what happened and immediately came up with a plan on how best to resolve our issue. He is very organized, precise and detailed. He returned calls, emails and kept us updated every step of the way. After we gave him everything he asked of us, he put together a response to USCIS’s RFE and promptly sent it in. A few months later, I am now a green card holder without any further issues from USCIS. All thanks to Mr. Gjoka! My husband and I are so happy that we found and trusted him to handle our case. I cannot recommend him enough! He is the best!
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Posted by Niko | November 29, 2022
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Great choice for immigration legal services!
Ardian helped me to obtain my green card as a spouse of a US citizen. I am from Colombia and originally overstayed my travel visa. We thought that our case was very straightforward however we decided to seek out legal assistance. We are now certain a lawyer was necessary for this complex process. Ardian and his office were extremely professional and prompt to respond to any notices. We are very pleased with our experience and highly recommend Ardian for immigration legal services. :)
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Posted by Roger | November 22, 2022
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simply awesome
Ardian was instrumental in the process of obtaining my US citizenship.
He knew exactly what to do, how to deal with issues and setbacks (it all happened during COVID-19, so there were several glitches and delays from the government).
Ardian always kept me in the loop, and always answered my questions rapidely and completely.
I would recommend him to anyone seeking help with the naturalization process.
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Posted by Nelson | November 9, 2022
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Excellent professional Lawyer
Excelente Lawyer, excellent Law Firm, every time we needed it them they were there for us to answer our questions and to solve our case. Gjoka Lawyer is an excellent layer, From the beginning of the process to the end of the process it was a success.
Thank you. I Recommend Gjoka Law Firm, very very professional Law Firm.
Nelson
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Posted by Steven | October 30, 2022
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One of the best! Very professional and honest.
This Lawyer is the best! Very professional. Very easy to talk to. Trustworthy! When he say he’ll get the job done. He will.. Very honest! Im very satisfied with his work. Will definitely hire him again and refer to my friend and family.
Posted by Stivi | October 28, 2022
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The lawyer you need
Ardian is amazing. He was very professional and very patient with an impatient client like me . My case was very difficult, i was about to get deported but thanks to Ardian and his team we made it and today i got approved for permanent resident. Thank you guys so much you are the best !!!!
Posted by Zakka | October 8, 2022
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Excellent job!!
Ardian did a really great job at guiding me till i arrived in US and get ny greencard.
Posted by JULJANA | October 7, 2022
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WONDERFUL EXPERIENCE
Ardian GJoka and his office provided excellent service , demonstrating professionalism.
Posted by John | September 22, 2022
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So glad we hired him
From the first interview to completion, he proved to be very competent, knowledgeable, honest, responded to all our communications. He is professional and never tried to sell us. I am glad we hired him and can't think of more I could have asked from him.
Posted by Sunday Sonnie | September 18, 2022
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Excellent Services
Excellent services, highly professional with rapid response when it matters most, Attorney Ardian and Gjoka Law Firm, PLLC clearly stand among the best immigration law firms in the country. I will surely recommend their services over and over again!
Posted by Alda Savic | September 11, 2022
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The best lawyer!
I am grateful that my friend recommended Ardian as immigration lawyer. He was very professional and caring. He fought for us and we finally got it. We are living our dream because of him and Sonila. Thank you!!!
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Relationship: Supervised lawyer
"Ardian Gjoka is one of the best attorneys I have had the privilege of working with since I became a lawyer in 1981. He is brilliant and creative and he is the most hard-working attorney I have EVER met. He will literally work 18 hours a day to get the answer to whatever issue he is dealing with. He is not concerned about how much time a project takes; he is focused like a laser on getting the job done, and getting it done correctly.
Ardian is loyal, dependable, honest, and a good person to have on your team. You do NOT want him to be on the OTHER team!
Ardian is now working in Immigration Law. I know that he is very well versed in that area of the law and that he has had a great deal of experience assisting foreign nationals who wish to become U.S. citizens.
I strongly endorse Ardian. He is an example of what all attorneys should try to be like."