Resources

Immigration Resources

The laws around immigration are complex and in a constant state of change. To support our corporate, non-profit, and individual immigration clients, we’ve compiled an up-to-date resource library to help them stay current on the latest discussions around immigration, including DACA, Comprehensive Immigration Reform (CIR), Asylum, DREAM Act, H-1b and Skilled Worker visa options, and immigrant visa backlogs. Parker Butte & Lane PC in Portland, OR, can be reached at 503-241-1320.

Passport And Other Files — Portland, OR — Parker Butte & Lane PC

RESOURCE LINKS

Oregon State Bar
Visa Bulletin and Priority Dates
AILA – American Immigration Lawyers Association
AILA Oregon
CIS Ombudsman Form for Requesting Case Assistance - DHS Form 7001

PARKER, BUTTE & LANE ATTORNEYS EXPERT COMMENTARY

“These Flaws May Kill The Public Charge Rule” – Dagmar Butte quoted in this article analyzing some of the flaws and vulnerabilities in the public charge rule
“Immigrants and Billion Dollar Companies”
“New H-1B Lawsuit: USCIS Lacks Authority To Limit Visa Duration” – Dagmar Butte quoted in this Forbes article
“The Next Harmful Move Against H-1B Visas” – Dagmar Butte quoted in this Forbes article
Attorneys: Trump Team Wraps Immigrants And Their Employers In Red Tape
Not Born in the USA? The Perils of Bankruptcy Filings by Undocumented Persons by Richard Parker
“The truth about notarios and their role in a murky immigration system” – Tilman Hasche and Chris Anders comment in El Hispanic News
“Immigration Reform Could Impact U.S. Agriculture Industry” – Gretel Ness quoted in an article by the Society of Human Resource Management
“After a 5-year immigration fight, Luis Diaz reunites with his wife” – Tilman Hasche’s client is focus of an Oregonian article
“Immigration rule change could keep thousands of Oregon families together” – Tilman Hasche quoted in The Oregonian
“It’s not surprising in agriculture to find farmers being more vocal about pushing for some kind of viable temporary work visa or comprehensive immigration reform” – Gretel Ness quoted in MARPLE’S Northwest Business Letter
“Is 2013 the year for bipartisan comprehensive immigration reform?” – Dagmar Butte’s OpEd piece in The Oregonian
“I-9 enforcement is at an all-time high,” said immigration lawyer Gretel Ness, who has advised companies before and during I-9 compliance investigations. “It’s now a question of when, not if, an organization will be audited.”
Employers: Be Prepared for I-9 Employment Eligibility Verification Audits by Gretel Ness
Small Businesses Should Utilize E-Verify Database To Avoid Potential Pitfalls by Gretel Ness
Immigrants Are Not Draining Public Services by Anaiah Krueger
Student Loan Victims – Let Them Eat Cake by Richard Parker
The ABCs of Employment Based Immigration by Gretel Ness

Our Attorneys are also available to do site presentations for your Human Resources and/or In-House Counsel teams to address all of your immigration questions and concerns or to help you set up your immigration compliance policy. Feel free to reach out to discuss further!

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