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 Maria | May 27, 2015

Truly Grateful

They were very professional at handling my case and did a great job. They had enough time to answer my questions. Even with the language barrier they were very patient with me. They were very caring for my case and my husband’s case. I liked working with them. They always had an answer for me when I ...had a question or was worried. They always had the time and correct answers. Over the phone they were very friendly. Sometimes my accent is hard to understand but they were very patient and tried to understand me. I liked how they treated me when we first spoke over the phone.

Posted by anonymous | May 27, 2015 | Immigration

Top notch Teamwork

It was a very good experience for our company as this was our company's first time hiring a foreign worker.. Mr. Gokey and his associates kept on top of everything and were very prompt with answering emails and returning phone calls. They were very willing to answer any questions and lead us through... the process step by step. Last year our employee’s H1-B didn’t get approved. However, we were impressed on how they kept following through with everything - they even made a trip in near blizzard conditions to send out documents so they would arrive in time to meet the deadline. We decided to work with them again this year, and our worker got her H1-B visa.

Posted by anonymous | May 14, 2015 | Immigration

Local Immigration Services Expert

Mr. Gokey and his team are top notch professionals who exhibit sound knowledge and advice in the area of Immigration law. I've worked with Mr. Gokey from the employer point of view where he and his team were instrumental in helping us and our employee navigate the complexities of the immigration pro...cess. He is very easy to work with and truly cares about those that he helps bring to this country.

Posted by Yorlenne | April 16, 2015 | Immigration

Excellent lawyer and team work

Thank you Mr Gokey and team ... thanks for the help and the guidance in the process of getting my residence. you make me feel like family throughout the process.

Posted by Sam | March 05, 2015 | Immigration

Mr. Gokey's excellent work

We were trying to handle my wife's immigration from Canada to the USA without an attorney. USCIS indicated we were near to point of going to an embassy for an interview. We went to the US to visit and decide where we would live. Driving back to Canada we got a disturbing email from USCIS challenging... most of the documents they had already accepted. We were confused. I called Mr. Gokey. He saved us. He gave us advice over the phone immediately. He advised us on a different route to a permanent visa. We got the green card about a year later. He helped a lot. We would've been in real trouble without him.

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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

BV Rated, Martindale-Hubbell

2007

BV Rated, Martindale-Hubbell

2006

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2005

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2004

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2003

BV Rated, Martindale-Hubbell

2002

BV Rated, Martindale-Hubbell

2001

BV Rated, Martindale-Hubbell

2000

BV Rated, Martindale-Hubbell

1999

BV Rated, Martindale-Hubbell

1998

BV Rated, Martindale-Hubbell

1997

BV Rated, Martindale-Hubbell

1996

BV Rated, Martindale-Hubbell

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

Activity

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