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Stephanie Thorpe practices exclusively in the area of U.S. immigration law.  She focuses on assisting companies with visas for professionals, executives and managers, and treaty nationals.  She assists individuals with citizenship applications, fiancé petitions, and family-based petitions.  Ms. Thorpe earned her B.A. in Psychology and Political Science from the University of Washington; and her J.D. from the University of Oregon.  She has presented on the topic of U visas for crime victims.  She is involved in serving the community through pro-bono work at legal clinics, and leadership roles in organizations such as Latina/o Bar Association of Washington, the American Immigration Lawyers Association (Washington Chapter).  She has served as a pro bono attorney with Kids In Need of Defense (KIND), The Immigrant Family Advocacy Project (IFAP) at the University of Washington, and as a judge for the Thomas Tang Northwest Regional Moot Court Competition (appellate advocacy). Stephanie is admitted to practice in the State of Washington, before the Western District of Washington, and before the Ninth Circuit Court of Appeals.

Northwestern University School of Law, J.D. 1992, Cornell University, B.S., 1989

My practice focuses on U.S. immigration law, particularly in employment-based and investment-based immigration, with achieving a pretty good number of approvals. As an attorney, I have handled:. - Over a hundred EB-5 related matters, including initial filings, RFEs, NOIDs, and Appeals/Motions related to I-526 and I-829. - Dozens of EB-1/2/3 employment-based immigraton matters, including EB-1, (NIW (National Interest Waiver), EB-2/3 (Employer-sponsored, consisting of PERM and I-140). - Dozens of nonimmigrant woker visas through investment as well as employment, including H-1B, L-1, E-2, O-1, TN, etc.. Family-based immigration (I-130), of course, is also my regular professional practice.. Adjustment of status (I-485) and Consular processing (DS-260) are in my professional range too. I have done more than a hundred I-485 and DS-260 applications so far. Employment authorization (EAD, I-765) and travel document (advance parole/reentry permint, I-131) are also one of those I have practiced frequently.  Other immigration related matters can also be take well care of here.. Last but not least, I can provide systematic analysis and evaluation specifically accoridng to individual's situation.. Consultations and any immgration related cases are welcome!

Karen Gilbert represents individuals, families, businesses and multi-national corporations in successfully navigating the laws governing US immigration and naturalization. Our clients include individuals and companies world-wide, diplomats, executives and business people seeking intra-company transfers; people claiming asylum, families seeking to re-unite in the US; entrepreneurs and other investors, religious workers, hospitals, health care professionals, high tech workers, scientists, and individuals with exceptional talent and achievements. We assist clients at all stages of the immigration process before the agency and in the Federal Courts, in visa processing at US Consulates and Embassies. We consult in complex citizenship and naturalization cases, and when appropriate, obtain judicial relief. We advise corporations in compliance with the ever restrictive and increasingly enforced laws such as I-9 compliance and employer record-keeping  and LCA requirements under the labor, employment and immigration laws.

I specialize in U.S. immigration law, working with individuals, families and employers on legal strategies for working and living in the United States.  My practice includes work visas, family-based immigration, permanent residence, and naturalization as a U.S. citizen.  I came to the practice of immigration law after working for several years in the area of commercial litigation.  I love the fact that immigration law is about people and helping people achieve their goals.  I believe strongly in the benefits immigrants bring to the U.S.  In this complex and shrinking world, having people from many countries visit, work and settle in the United States enriches us in multiple ways. I am proud to be able to contribute to this process.

Amsale Aberra is the founding attorney of Amsale Aberra Law, PLLC.  As an immigrant from Ethiopia herself, she is fully aware of the complexities of US immigration laws, and thus, makes every effort to provide exceptional and compassionate service to her clients nationwide. Amsale worked with the United Nations High Commissioner for refugees, Johns Hopkins University and North West Immigrants’ Rights Project to assist clients in their asylum based application, family-based immigration petition, and waiver of inadmissibility.  Amsale holds a law degree from Haramaya University, a Master of Arts degree from the United Nations Mandated University in Costa Rica, and a Master of Laws degree from University of Washington in Seattle.  Amsale's specialization in international law, and the fact that she lived, studied, and traveled to over five continents help her understand the cultural and political dynamics of her clients' case, and to successfully represent them in a wide array of immigration laws.

Experienced Immigration attorney serving clients in Seattle and surrounding areas.

Experienced Immigration attorney serving clients in Seattle and surrounding areas.

Experienced Immigration attorney serving clients in Seattle and surrounding areas.