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

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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 Christine Mejia Cali | March 28, 2017 | Hired Attorney

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I would recommend Gokey law offices. they where very professional. we had many questions and always called and asked never did i not get a bad response no matter how big or small my questions they where always there. they where genuine in helping we did not feel like just another case i couldn't ask... for a better lawyer.

Posted by Omid | December 01, 2015 | Immigration

Online review of Gokey Immigration Law Office-H1b case

I work for an engineering company that consulted Gokey Immigration Law Office to work on my H1b case. This office showed a high level of professionalism. They are very experienced with working on H1b visa. These cases usually require more flexibility and creative solutions. Gokey Immigration Law Offi...ce develops unique strategies tailored for a client. In addition, they are very easy to communicate through electronic tools. It was very easy to follow their instructions. They are very responsive and understanding of extra obstacles a client might face through the immigration processes. My H1b petition was approved and I know I can trust their team with the next step we are starting to work on soon: Green Card through employment.

Posted by GP | June 24, 2015

Helpful, Informative, Approachable!

The experience was good. They were very good and helpful. They were very informative. They explained everything in an organized way and also provided checklists. They gave a good timeline on the procedures. They were very professional and friendly to work with. One thing I really liked is they were v...ery client oriented. They do believe in building relationships with clients. Very compassionate and dedicated. The process has been very easy, very detailed, very dedicated, organized, and timely. I think they’re a good company that believes in service. Snyder’s assistant Wendy has been great to work with. Very helpful and informative. Very professional. They know what they’re doing. They don’t take on clients just to bill them. They’re always there to help and guide you. Very approachable. You’re always able to call or email them if you have any questions. They’re very quick to respond also. They understand the requirement. They understand the procedure. I don’t think there are other firms in the area that have as much experience. I believe they’re considered one of the best in the area. My employer also chose them.

Posted by Marie | May 27, 2015 | Immigration

Awesome people, Great Immigration Lawyers!

They’re good people. They were excellent and answered any questions. My husband and I were engaged and thought we could do it ourselves but it was just too much. The firm was up to date with all of the policies and anything that it takes to go through the immigration process. They answered any quest...ions that we had whether it was by phone or email. They even did Skype with us, which was great. They were very easy to work with. They worked around our schedule with me being in a different country before. They made it happen! Thanks guys!

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.

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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

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2011

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2010

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1997

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1996

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1995

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1994

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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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