Business Details
15 Years
experience
Trusted Immigration Law Services in New York City
Gafner Law Firm has provided comprehensive immigration law representation since its founding, combining legal expertise with personalized client service. Our practice spans family-based immigration, employment-based visas, investor immigration, and naturalization, serving clients globally from our New York City headquarters. With decades of collective experience, we specialize in navigating complex immigration processes while maintaining a client-focused approach that prioritizes transparency and cultural understanding.Our attorneys stay at the forefront of immigration policy changes to deliver strategic solutions, evidenced by our published legal scholarship and advocacy for improved immigration systems. We maintain rigorous ethical standards while helping clients achieve their immigration goals through dedicated case management and clear communication.
Services
K-1 Visa
EB-1 Visa
H-1B Visa
L-1 Visa
EB-5 Investor Visa
Naturalization
Removal of Conditions
TN Visa
O-1 Visa
Same-Sex Marriage Visa
Details
- Year established: 2011
Highlights and features
- We offer specialized immigration expertise across 15+ visa categories
- Our attorneys publish influential immigration law scholarship annually
- We provide personalized case strategy development for complex situations
- We maintain 98% client satisfaction rate based on post-case surveys
- We offer multilingual consultation services for international clients
What people say
Excellent attorney
Smooth process
Highly recommend
Knowledgeable guidance
Successful outcomes
Services
K-1 Visa
Our K-1 visa service helps U.S. citizens petition for foreign fiancs, guiding clients through the complex petition process, document preparation, and interview preparation. We specialize in handling cases with unique circumstances, including international couples with cross-border challenges. Our proven process ensures compliance with evolving USCIS requirements while maintaining timely case progression.
EB-1 Visa
We represent clients seeking EB-1 visas for extraordinary ability professionals, outstanding researchers, and multinational executives. Our attorneys develop compelling evidence packages demonstrating exceptional qualifications, leveraging our understanding of adjudication standards to maximize approval chances for these competitive visas.
H-1B Visa
Our H-1B visa service assists employers and professionals in specialty occupations, ensuring compliance with labor condition applications and demonstrating specialized knowledge requirements. We handle cap-subject petitions and advanced degree exemptions with strategic approaches to annual lottery processes.
L-1 Visa
We facilitate L-1A executive transfers and L-1B specialized knowledge visas for multinational corporations. Our service includes creating comprehensive organizational documentation and demonstrating qualifying relationships between international entities to meet USCIS requirements.
EB-5 Investor Visa
Our EB-5 program guidance helps investors meet capital investment requirements through regional centers or direct investments. We provide detailed project analysis and ensure compliance with job creation and source-of-funds documentation standards.
People
Chris Gafner
Founder & Lead Attorney
Cornell graduate and Notre Dame Law alumnus with 15+ years immigration law experience, published scholar on EB-1 and K-1 visa reforms, and former judicial clerk in the Northern District of New York.
Questions
What immigration services does Gafner Law Firm specialize in?
We specialize in family-based visas, employment-based immigration (EB-1 to EB-3), investor visas (EB-5), H-1B, L-1, K-1 visas, and naturalization processes.
How does the firm handle complex immigration cases?
Our attorneys develop customized strategies for complex cases, leveraging deep regulatory knowledge and precedent-setting approaches in immigration law.
What areas do you serve?
We serve clients in all five New York City boroughs, surrounding counties, and provide international representation through virtual consultations.
Can you assist with urgent immigration matters?
We prioritize time-sensitive cases and offer expedited processing options where regulatory requirements permit accelerated timelines.
What sets Gafner Law Firm apart from other immigration practices?
Our combination of legal scholarship, personalized service, and success rate in complex visa categories distinguishes our immigration practice.
Reviews (6)
Mahsa P.
Jan 18, 2022
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I recommend Chris Gafner to everyone and for any immigration case. He is a real, honest, knowledgeable, caring, diligent and passionate lawyer. We worked with him since 2011. From the moment we first retained him to the moment I received my naturalization certificate, he has been there. I want to thank you Chris, from the bottom of my heart. Really just an exceptional representation! God bless!
Cindy O.
Dec 22, 2021
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Chris Gafner has ably gotten my husband from his green card to his naturalization and citizenship. He's caring, patient and responsive and answered our many questions promptly. We recommend Chris to anyone looking for a legal guide to get them through adjustment of status and other immigration issues. We appreciate both his reasonable prices and his positive nature. We have another family member who'll need him soon and we'll be back!
Jeremy Hall
Dec 21, 2021
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Chris has been amazingly responsive and helpful with all of our questions. The immigration process would have been difficult without him as he quelled any anxiety we had through the elongated wait times through covid. I can not recommend him enough!
Yuke Wang
Sep 28, 2021
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I worked with Chris for several years for my Permanent residency, Citizenship and for my parents immigration to the United States. Chris is knowledgeable in his field, he addressed all my concerns with his timely response to my emails and gave me a peace of mind. Thanks to Chris, my family and I are able to reunite in the United States. I highly recommend Chris to you as your immigration lawyer !
Wil C.
Jul 30, 2021
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We enjoyed working with Mr. Gafner through our entire immigration process, which was not an easy task with the governments website issues and during a pandemic. Mr. Gafner was knowledgeable, responsive, transparent, and supportive during our entire process. I would highly recommend him and his firm for any of your immigration needs. It was a pleasure working with him.
Henry Defriez
Jun 03, 2021
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I hired Chris to assist with an application for an IR1 spouse visa. Chris provided excellent assistance, helping us to navigate a complicated process at a difficult time, with changes in the rules and the pandemic. Highly recommended.
