Franklyn G Gokey

Franklyn G Gokey

also known as F. Snyder Gokey

5.0
Rating: 9.3

Licensed for 43 years

Immigration Lawyer at Fargo, ND
Practice Areas: Immigration

1129 5th Avenue South, Fargo, ND

About Franklyn

Biography

Practice Areas

1

Practice Area

Immigration 100%

Our full range of immigration law services includes nonimmigrant business visas (B1,H-1B,L-1,E-2,TN and others), as well as permanent residency (green cards) based on employment (EB-1,EB-2,EB-3), investment (EB-5), and family ties (spouse, fiancé, relatives). We also advise businesses on work authorization issues, and assist individuals with naturalization.

22 years

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Licenses

Licensed in North Dakota for 43 years

State: North Dakota

Acquired: 1983

Authorized to Practice Law

No misconduct found

Licensed in Minnesota for 43 years

State: Minnesota

Acquired: 1982

Not Authorized

No misconduct found

Location

Gokey Immigration Law Office

1129 5th Avenue South, Fargo, ND, 58103

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Franklyn G Gokey's Reviews

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5.0 /5.0

29 Client Reviews

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Posted by Wendy | March 14, 2019 | Immigration

Exceptional Attorney and an expert in the Field of Immigration Law

Professionalism, smart strategy, expert advice, and kindness make for the exact right combination when a person confronts difficult challenges. The law firm of Franklin G. Gokey and his staff provide exceptional service. They are both professional and personal; providing services that can make the c...hallenges of immigration relief possible for many clients. They personally care for each of their clients; giving them a real chance for a successful outcome on their casework. I had the privilege of working with their law firm and I highly recommend "Snyder" [Franklin] Gokey and his incredible staff .

Posted by Susan | December 02, 2016 | Hired Attorney | Immigration

Exceptional service

We hired the Gokey firm to handle our family's immigration to the USA. Their service has been impeccable, and we are very pleased with the outcome. They are completely professional, and prepared us very well for our immigration interviews. I would definitely recommend their services to others.

Posted by anonymous | September 09, 2016 | Hired Attorney | Immigration

Very Knowledgeable Lawyer and Staff

I, personally, have been working with Snyder and Mary for a while now. We have chased Frank around, like literally! He was still at his old office before and followed him at his own Law Firm now! First, he helped me and my daughter with our Green Card application. Then my husband's Student Visa a...nd eventually his Green Card, which we literally just got in the mail today!!! IT'S BEEN THE BEST DAY EVER!!! :) Frank is very knowledgeable at what he does and advised us on the BEST thing that we would do and guided us all throughout the whole process! He was very willing to help out and answered questions we had. When we had questions in mind, he, or Mary, was very prompt at answering them either through email or call. Again, we would not have done it if not for your knowledge, diligence and your patience. Their staff are very polite, helpful and very welcoming! I would HIGHLY RECOMMEND Atty. Franklyn Gokey, Mary, the staff and the Gokey Law as a whole for your Immigration needs!!!

Posted by Aditi | January 04, 2016 | Immigration

Awesome experience!

It's been awesome experience to work with Gokey law firm. They assisted with documentation for h1b stamping and all went smoothly. They are also assisting with my perm application and I highly recommend this firm for immigration needs.

Posted by KC | December 11, 2015 | Hired Attorney | Immigration

Great Service

Gokey Law Office did a great job of processing three (3) H-1B petitions for my company this year. They were very professional and incredibly transparent with their work. I always had a full understanding of our status and expectations. Highly recommend.

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Franklyn G Gokey's Lawyer Endorsements

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Kimberly Hunter

Immigration lawyer | Dec 16

Relationship: Fellow lawyer in community

"Mr. Gokey is a conscientious and caring attorney. Both his cases and his clients are well prepared for the immigration process, whether before the court or U.S. CIS."

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Gregory Larson

Immigration lawyer | Dec 05

Relationship: Worked together on matter

"I endorse this lawyer. Mr. Gokey proved to be invaluable in helping me arrange immigration matters for my clients. I have referred a number of clients his way and he has responded in a timely and professional manner."

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Jacob Sapochnick

Immigration lawyer | Dec 09

Relationship: Fellow lawyer in community

"I endorse this lawyer."

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Experience

Rating:  9.3 (Superb)

Honors

2013

BV Rated, Martindale-Hubbell

2012

BV Rated, Martindale-Hubbell

2011

BV Rated, Martindale-Hubbell

2010

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2009

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2008

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2007

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2006

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2001

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2000

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1999

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1998

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1997

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1996

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1995

BV Rated, Martindale-Hubbell

1994

BV Rated, Martindale-Hubbell

1993

BV Rated, Martindale-Hubbell

1984

Certified Public Accountant (Inactive), ND State Board of Accountancy

Work Experience

2011 - Present

Attorney, Gokey Immigration Law Office

1986 - 2011

Attorney, Vogel Law Firm

1982 - 1986

Trial Attorney - Tax Division, U.S. Department Of Justice

Associations

2004 - Present

American Immigration Lawyers Association

2004 - Present

American Immigration Lawyers Association (Minnesota/Dakotas chapter)

1984 - Present

North Dakota Society of Certified Public Accountants

1983 - Present

North Dakota State Bar Association

1982 - Present

Minnesota State Bar Association

Education

1982

University of North Dakota School of Law

JD - Juris Doctor

1979

University of Michigan Business School

Bachelor of Business Administration

Speaking Engagements

2015

Corporate LiveWire

Immigration Law

2012

Dakota Teachers of English as a Second Language (TESL) Annual Conference 2012

Deferred Action for Childhood Arrivals: Significance to Young DREAMers

2012

Cass County Bar Association

Canadian, Eh? Legal Issues Presented By Canadians and Others

2011

Health Care Industry Client

I-9 Questions &Answers: A Group Discussion

2010

Employment Law Seminar

New Directions in Work Authorization Enforcement

2009

People’s Diversity Forum

Immigration Basics: Tips for New Americans

2009

Employment Law Seminar

New E-Verify Clause in Federal Contracts

2009

Concordia College

F-1 Status & Beyond: Student Immigration Information

2008

North Dakota Society of CPA’s 2008 Management Conference

Employers, Illegals & ICE: Getting Business out of the Government’s Enforcement Cross-hairs

2008

Employment Law Seminar

Worker Authorization: Don’t be the Fall Guy for A Broken System

2008

Construction Industry Client

Work Authorization & I-9s: Advanced Topics and Update

2007

Rotary

The Immigration Debate: A House and Senate Divided

2007

FM Human Resource Association

Immigration Issues for Employers: An HR Perspective

2007

Concordia College

Beyond F-1 Status: Immigration Options and Information

2007

Association for Legal Professionals

Immigration : The Need for Comprehensive Reform

2006

Health Care Industry Client

Work Authorization: Employer Obligations under Immigration Reform and Control Act

2006

Employment Law Seminar

Help! My Recruit’s an Alien! Be Able to Hire That Top Candidate.

2006

Associated General Contractors of North Dakota Annual Conference

Help! My Sub’s an Alien: Coping with Enhanced Worksite Immigration Enforcement

2004

Employment Law Seminar

Immigration Basics: An HR Perspective

Publications

2015

North Dakota State University Foreign Students Passport to Payday

2010

Aspatore Books’ Inside the Minds: Counseling Clients on Worksite Enforcement (West) Strategies for Managing Worksite Investigations

Languages

English

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