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Ms Grace I Gardiner
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The Go to Immigration Firm
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Biography
The founding lawyer at Gardiner Immigration P.A., Attorney Grace Gardiner proudly serves clients throughout South Florida, including Tampa, Plantation, and Fort Lauderdale. She is an immigrant herself and understands the potential challenges that many of her clients face. Because of this knowledge and experience, Grace is able to handle a number of complex legal matters, helping clients live and work in the United States. He focus is to always provide compassionate legal care, especially in the face of emotionally trying matters, such as deportation and family visas. To learn more about Attorney Gardiner’s practice and how she may be able to help you, contact the staff at Gardiner Immigration P.A.
Practice Area
- Immigration Law
- Asylum, Citizenship, Deportation Defense, Family Visas, Green Cards, Immigration Appeals, Investment Visas, Marriage & Fiancé(e) Visas, Student Visas, Visitor Visas, Work Visas
Additional Practice Areas
- Green Card Application
- Family immigration visas
- Citizenship and Naturalization
- Deportation/Cancellation of Removal
Video Conferencing
- Zoom
- BlueJeans
Fees
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Free Consultation
Free phone consults. - Credit Cards Accepted
Jurisdictions Admitted to Practice
- Kentucky
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- Minnesota
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- Tennessee
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Languages
- English: Spoken, Written
- Spanish
Professional Experience
- Principal Attorney
- Gardiner Immigration
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- Supervisor Housing
- EAST TEXAS LEGAL SERVICES
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Education
- William Mitchell College of Law
- J.D. | Law
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- Howard University
- M.S. | Social Work
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- Howard University
- B.S. | Liberal Arts
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- Honors: HONOR SOCIETY
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Awards
- Top Lawyers In Tennessee
- The Legal Network
- Client Distinction Award
- Martindale-Hubbell
- Top Lawyers In Tennessee
- The Legal Network
- Top Immigration Attorneys
- CITY VIEW MAGAZINE
- IMMIGRATION AND NATURALIZATION ATTORNEY
- KNOXVILLE CITY VIEW MAGAZINE
- Selected by my peers as immigration and naturalization attorney for 2010, 2011, 2013
Professional Associations
- Knoxville Rotary Club
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- American Immigration Lawyers Association
- Member
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- Tennessee State Bar # 023269
- Member
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- Activities: Immigration Lawyers Committee
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- Kentucky State Bar
- Member
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- American Bar Association # 00396269
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Publications
Articles & Publications
- TN Real Estate Title:Identifying Defects and Finding Solutions
- National Business Institute
Speaking Engagements
- Updates on Immigration Law, Tampa
- CANDO and the Caribbean American Association
- FAQ on recent changes in Immigration Law
Legal Answers
60 Questions Answered
- Q. I came to the United States of America on a B1/B2. I was given 6 months period to stay. I stayed for 6 months.
- A: Despite your overstay status, you can get married and apply for your adjustment of status. Please reach out to an immigration attorney to assist in your filing since your marriage will be under two years and their are extra steps that you need to follow.
- Q. I have a question about becoming a citizen U.S.
- A: Yes you can still become a us citizen. You have to get a certified copy of your case including the arrest and court disposition, if your record was expunged or sealed you still need a certified letter from the court, in addition because the charge accrued before your 18th birthday it will not be held against you.
Please free to reach out if you have additional questions
- Q. I applied for a Fiancée visa, it was approved, my fiancée is visiting , can we get married and apply for her GC now?
- A: The fiancé visa states that "If your fiancé(e) marries you within 90 days of being admitted to the United States as a K-1 nonimmigrant, he or she may apply for lawful permanent resident status in the United States (a Green Card).
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