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Rebecca White
Law Office of Rebecca White
1001 Fourth Avenue
Suite 3200
Seattle, WA 98154
Phone: (206) 292-5238 | Fax: (866) 790-7129
http://www.attorneysww.com
Achieve your immigration goals.
Legal Topic
Immigration
Preferred New Clients
My practice focuses on obtaining permanent residence (green cards) for Outstanding Researchers and Professors, Aliens of Extraordinary Ability and National Interest Waivers, and Executives and Managers in addition to PERM labor certification. Non-immigrant work visas include H-1b, L-1, O-1, and TN visas. Family based immigration options as well as asylum and removal defense also constitute a substantial part of my practice.
Sub-Categories
Immigration
- Citizenship or Naturalization
- Removal or Deportation
- Employer Work Visas
- Permanent Resident (Green Card)
- Political Asylum & Refugees
- Undocumented Workers
- Visas
- Passports
- Family Petitions
- Employer Petitions
- Customs
- Gay, Lesbian, Bisexual, Transsexual, Transgender (LGBT) Rights
Bar Admissions
WA, Jun 1997
Bar Number: 26932
Other Court Admissions
The Washington State Bar, U.S. Court of Appeals for the Ninth Circuit, and U.S. District Court for the Western District of Washington.
Association Memberships
Washington State Bar Association and American Immigration Lawyers Association.
Continuing Education
I have presented Continuing Legal Education (CLE) seminars on various immigration topics and attend a variety of CLE programs to stay up to date with the constant changes in immigration law.
Example Cases
I have obtained green cards for a variety of researchers, primarily in the fields of cancer and diabetes. I have also obtained green cards under the Extraordinary Ability category for a variety of athletes, including a professional mountain climber.
At the federal court level I have filed successful asylum appeals, as well as mandamus actions requiring the government to act upon stalled naturalization and adjustment applications.
Education
Degree:
J.D.
School:
University of Oregon
City:
Eugene
State:
OR
Year:
1996
Degree:
B.A.
School:
Mills College
City:
Oakland
State:
CA
Year:
1993
Focus and Accomplishments:
Political, Legal, and Economic Analysis.
Number of Attorneys
1
State Licensed In
Washington.
Firm Focus and History
My practice focuses exclusively on U.S. immigration and nationality law. I handle EB-1 Outstanding Researcher and Professor Applications, Extraordinary Ability and National Interest Waivers as well as Multinational Executives and Managers. I also handle PERM labor certifications. Non-immigrant work visas include H-1bs, L-1s, O-1s, and TN visas. Family based immigration includes immediate relative petitions, removal of conditions on two year marriage based green cards, and Violence Against Women Act (VAWA) visas for victims of domestic violence. I also handle asylum and removal defense matters.
I worked at a mid-sized law firm in downtown Seattle until my children were born (in 2000 and 2001). At that time, I started my own practice for greater control over my practice and workload.
Previous Employment Summary
I was previously an associate at a mid-sized Seattle firm, with a practice primarily focused on business based immigration, with a significant portion of the practice spent on family based immigration matters.
What is your opinion regarding clients educating themselves on legal issues?
It is very important for any client to understand to every extent possible the laws and procedures regarding their case. Immigration law is extremely complex, but the basic outline of any issue can often be outlined very simply.
Are you willing to review documents prepared by clients?
While full representation is often a preferable route, I understand there are times when it is simply not in the budget to hire an attorney at that level. I do review filings that have been self-prepared and offer follow up question and answer opportunities.
Are you willing to coach clients who want to represent themselves?
Again, this is often a less than ideal situation, but if it is the only realistic option, I do make an effort to work with people who need some guidance but cannot afford full representation.
Why did you decide to be a lawyer?
My mother tells me I decided as a child, but I frankly am not sure that she is recalling that correctly. That may well be nothing more than her positive spin on an argumentative child. From my mind I am not sure I was set on being a lawyer until well after I was licensed. The ability to assist others during important transitions and difficult times is extremely rewarding, and I feel lucky to have had the opportunity to work with my clients - some have been extremely talented and brilliant individuals, who may literally cure cancer or childhood diabetes, and others have been amazing individuals who have gone through more than many can imagine and never lost hope.
What work experience and education helps you be a better lawyer?
From each case and each client, I come away with new understanding of both the law and how to better serve the next client.
Why did you decide on your primary area of practice?
I participated in a legal aid clinic while in law school and was assigned an asylum case. That case inspired me to take another asylum case, and I continued after law school while studying for the bar to volunteer at the Northwest Immigrant Rights Center working on asylum and Violence Against Woman Act (VAWA) removal defense cases. I then went on to practice a full spectrum of immigration law, and I continue to enjoy helping individuals who have so much to offer to the United States obtain the legal status to do so.
What do you like best about your career?
I truly enjoy the ability to assist people in achieving their goals. The hardest parts, of course, are those times when it is simply not possible to do so in any meaningful fashion under current immigration laws.
Tell us about your law firm:
I have two fabulous paralegals that assist with my case load. They both have paralegal certificates and personal experience with U.S. immigration. Mila Appleby is from Russia and Silviya Boroff is from Bulgaria. Both have a shared concern and interest in all of our clients' success.
What are your strengths and style?
I am very efficient and focused on the best results possible for each client.
Personal Interests:
Outside of immigration law, I spend my time primarily with my children, which, at this point in their lives, means I spend a significant portion of time either standing on the side of a soccer field (whatever the weather may be) or in the bleachers of a school gym watching basketball games.
Office Manager/Assistant
Liudmila Appleby.
Fax
(866) 790-7129
Office Hours
Monday through Friday
9:00 a.m. to 5:00 p.m.
Emergency After Hours
Yes
Foreign Languages
Russian and Bulgarian.
Fixed-Price Services and Fees
Fees are set at an hourly rate. Payment plans can be arranged.
Hourly Rates
$325.
Free Initial Consultation?
Initial consultations are $250 and typically last between 30 minutes to an hour.
Typical Retainer
Typical retainers are $1,000 for professional employment and family based immigration matters, and $2,000 for removal defense.
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