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Immigration

The lawyers on our Immigration Team have been at the forefront of immigration law for decades and are nationally recognized for their work in this area. We guide regional, national and international corporations and individuals through the full spectrum of immigration issues, and partner with startups, technology companies and retailers to develop immigration programs that help them build and retain the most talented and diverse workforces possible.   

Companies turn to us with their most important immigration issues because we provide strategic, tailored advice and have extensive experience representing clients in matters related to:  

  • Temporary and permanent employment-based immigration visas; 
  • Representation in the full range of government audits, including I-9 compliance; 
  • Investor visas;
  • Maritime visas;
  • Dual citizenship issues;
  • Cross-border businesses;
  • Cabotage laws;
  • Employer sanctions;
  • Consular processing; 
  • Appeals to the Board of Immigration Appeals and the Ninth Circuit Court of Appeals;
  • Litigation in Federal Court; and 
  • Immigration-related tax issues.  

Leadership & Recognition  

The members of our team serve in important roles throughout the community, including as:  

  • Legal Advisor to the Consulate General for the Republic of Korea; 
  • Legal Advisor to the Consulate of Mexico;
  • Legal Advisor to the Consulate General of Canada;
  • Volunteer Attorney for the Northwest Immigrant Rights Project;
  • Commissioner for the Office of Immigrant and Refugees Affairs Commission; and 
  • Chair of the Executive Committee for the Washington Chapter of the American Immigration Lawyers Association.  

We are regularly recognized as members of the Leading Lawyers for Business by Chambers® USA for our work counseling clients on business-related immigration issues. One client enthused, “We have found in them a partner who understands our business and is sensitive to our priorities. Their work output is of the highest quality." Sources say, "They have demonstrated an impressive degree of knowledge of the processes, precedents and laws governing our matters. They have provided advice which has been measured, suitable and conscientiously thought out." 

  • 'Best Practices for Best Employers™' Labor & Employment Seminar
  • Manage HR Top Immigration law Firm 2022
  • Chambers USA Leading Firm 2022
  • Lane Powell Live Podcast

Contact

  • Dustin J. O'Quinn
    D.206.223.7949
    oquinnd@lanepowell.com

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  • Business
  • Labor, Employment & Benefits
  • Startups & Emerging Companies

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  • March 2, 2023Event / CLE
    Developing Effective Staff Screening Procedures in Long Term Care and Immigration Options for Addressing Shortages
    American Health Law Association | New Orleans, Louisiana
  • February 23, 2023Publication
    H-1B Cap Lottery Registration Deadline Is Approaching
    Immigration Legal Update
  • February 15, 2023Publication
    Department of Labor Publishes Wait Times for PERM and Prevailing Wage Requests
    Immigration Legal Update
  • October 13, 2022Event / CLE
    'Best Practices for Best Employers™' Labor & Employment Seminar
    Lane Powell | Seattle, Washington
  • June 15-18, 2022Event / CLE
    Corporate Reorganizations: Avoiding Disruptive Immigration Consequences
    American Immigration Lawyers Association | New York City, New York
  • June 1, 2022News
    Lane Powell Again Ranked Among Top Firms in 2022 Chambers® USA
    Awards & Honors
  • March 24, 2022News
    Lane Powell Named in Manage HR’s Top 10 Immigration Law Firms for 2022
    Awards & Honors
  • December 13, 2021Publication
    COVID-19 Omicron Variant — International Travel Advisory
    COVID-19 Resource
  • October 6 - December 8, 2021Event / CLE
    'Best Practices for Best Employers™' Webinar Series
    Lane Powell | Virtual
  • December 8, 2021Event / CLE
    Top 10 Immigration-Related Headaches for Employers and How to Avoid Them
    Lane Powell 'Best Practices For Best Employers™' Webinar Series | Virtual
  • November 19, 2021Publication
    USCIS Reaches Settlement Agreement Allowing for Employment Authorization Benefits to H-4, E, and L Dependent Spouses
    Immigration Legal Update
  • November 2, 2021News
    O’Quinn Ranked Among The National Black Lawyers Top 100 for 2021
    Awards & Honors
  • August 2, 2021News
    Wong Joins Immigration Team
    Firm Annoucement
  • July 15, 2021News
    Forty-Three Lane Powell Attorneys Recognized by Super Lawyers for 2021
    Awards & Honors
  • June 12, 2021Event / CLE
    The New World of H-1Bs
    American Immigration Lawyers Association | Virtual
  • May 20, 2021News
    Lane Powell Again Ranked Among Top Firms in 2021 Chambers® USA
    Awards & Honors
  • May 10, 2021News
    O’Quinn Featured on ‘Ask Canada Immigration Lawyer Evelyn Ackah’ Podcast
    In the News
  • April 29, 2021Publication
    Form I-9 and COVID-19 Related Flexibility
    Lane Powell Live | Podcast
  • March 16, 2021Event / CLE
    The Intersection of Immigration Law and the LGBTQ+ Community
    American Immigration Lawyers Association | Virtual
  • March 14, 2021Publication
    H-1B Cap Registration & H-1B Visa Suspension
    Seattle N
  • February 25, 2021Event / CLE
    What the Biden Administration Means for Startups
    Lane Powell & Geekwire | Virtual
  • February 25, 2021Event / CLE
    H-1B Specialty Occupation Professions
    American Immigration Lawyers Association Washington State Chapter | Virtual
  • February 8, 2021Publication
    USCIS Releases H-1B Lottery Registration Dates for FY2022
    Immigration Legal Update
  • January 1, 2021News
    Lane Powell Elects New Shareholders and Counsel to the Firm
    Firm Announcement
  • December 8, 2020Event / CLE
    Even More Immigration Rules: Substantial Changes in 2020
    Lane Powell 'Best Practices For Best Employers™' Webinar Series | Virtual
  • August 27, 2020Event / CLE
    The More Things Change, the More They Stay the Same: Leave Policies in the COVID-19 Era
    USI Insurance Services Advanced Benefits & Compensation Roundtable | Webinar
  • July 16, 2020News
    Thirty-Two Lane Powell Attorneys Recognized by Super Lawyers in Washington for 2020
    Awards & Honors
  • June 30, 2020Event / CLE
    Visa Freeze
    Association of Washington Business | Webinar
  • June 23, 2020Publication
    Suspension of Visa Processing and Entry for Certain H-1B, L-1, H-2B and J-1 Nonimmigrants
    COVID-19 Resource
  • May 13, 2020News
    O’Quinn Ranked Among The National Black Lawyers Top 100
    Awards & Honors
  • April 23, 2020 News
    Lane Powell Again Ranked Among Top Firms in 2020 Chambers® USA
    Awards & Honors
  • April 21, 2020Publication
    President Trump Announces Intent to Suspend Immigration Into the US
    COVID-19 Resource
  • April 10, 2020News
    O'Quinn Quoted in Law360 Article, 'Hospitality Biz Faces Visa Hurdles as Virus Forces Closures'
    In the News
  • March 24, 2020Publication
    Temporary Suspension of I-9 Physical Inspection Requirement for COVID-19 Outbreak
    COVID-19 Resource
  • March 24, 2020Publication
    Immigration Updates Including Department of Labor Posting Requirements and Public Charge Rule
    COVID-19 Resource
  • March 20, 2020Publication
    Immigration Update Amid Coronavirus Changes
    COVID-19 Resource
  • March 19, 2020Event / CLE
    Updates to Immigration Workforce Policies
    Association of Washington Business Workforce Summit | Tacoma, Washington
  • January 31, 2020Publication
    Six New Countries Will be Added to US Travel Ban
    Immigration Legal Update
  • January 22, 2020Event / CLE
    Employment Law Workshop
    Oregon Health Care Association | Portland, Oregon
  • December 9, 2019Publication
    USCIS Confirms Pre-Registration Process for H-1B Lottery FY2021
    Immigration Legal Update
  • November 15, 2019Event / CLE
    Migration and Human Rights: How Civil Society Organizations Can Protect the Rights of Central American Migrants
    Global Washington Annual Conference | Seattle
  • October 1, 2019Event / CLE
    SOLD OUT: 37th Annual ‘Best Practices for Best Employers™’ Labor & Employment Seminar
    Lane Powell Seminar | Seattle
  • September 20, 2019Publication
    ICE I-9 Audits Have Hit Seattle: How to Minimize Exposure
    Immigration Legal Update
  • June 10, 2019News
    Thirty-one Lane Powell Attorneys Named ‘Washington Super Lawyers’ and Nine Named ‘Washington Rising Stars’
    Awards & Honors
  • May 1, 2019Event / CLE
    36th Annual ‘Best Practices for Best Employers™’ Labor & Employment Seminar
    Lane Powell Seminar | Portland, Oregon
  • April 26, 2019News
    Lane Powell Again Ranked Among Top Firms in 2019 Chambers® USA
    Awards & Honors
  • April 12, 2019Publication
    USCIS Begins to Issue FY 2020 H-1B Cap Receipt Notices
    Immigration Legal Update
  • March 14, 2019Event / CLE
    Travel Risk Symposium
    Key Travel | Atlanta
  • February 15, 2019Publication
    USCIS to Resume Premium Processing for Most H-1B Petitions on Tuesday 2/19
    Immigration Legal Update
  • January 31, 2019Event / CLE
    Recognition and Enforcement of Foreign Judgments in China
    Washington State Bar Association International Practice Section CLE | Seattle
  • January 30, 2019Publication
    H-1B Rule Finalized With Minor Changes to This Year's Lottery
    Immigration Legal Update
  • January 28, 2019Publication
    USCIS Resumes Premium Processing for Last Year’s Cap Cases Today
    Immigration Legal Update
  • January 3, 2019Publication
    Notice: Department of Labor’s iCERT System Down
    Immigration Legal Update
  • January 1, 2019News
    Lane Powell Elects New Shareholders in Portland and Seattle
    Firm Announcement
  • December 6, 2018Event / CLE
    Fifth Annual Startups Seminar: Celebrating the Pacific Northwest’s Startup Ecosystem
    Lane Powell Seminar | Seattle
  • December 3, 2018Publication
    USCIS Proposes Changes to H-1B Cap Process
    Immigration Legal Update
  • November 16, 2018Publication
    DOL to Release New Form ETA 9035 for Labor Condition Applications on Nov. 19, 2018
    Immigration Legal Update
  • October 25, 2018Event / CLE
    Representing Immigration Clients in a Changing Political Climate
    National Federation of Paralegal Associations’ Annual Convention | Seattle
  • October 23, 2018Event / CLE
    36th Annual ‘Best Practices for Best Employers™’ Labor and Employment Seminar
    Lane Powell Seminar | Seattle
  • September 25, 2018Event / CLE
    From Taxes to Taxidermy: A Taxonomy of Topics for High Net Worth Clients
    Lane Powell Trusts & ‘Tinis Seminar | Seattle
  • June 27, 2018Event / CLE
    Up in the Air: Preparing for a Bumpy Ride in Global Travel
    Global Washington | Seattle
  • June 18, 2018News
    Thirty-two Lane Powell Attorneys Named ‘Washington Super Lawyers’ and 14 Named ‘Washington Rising Stars’
    Awards & Honors
  • June 7, 2018Event / CLE
    Immigration Updates for Small PNW Businesses
    United States–Mexico Chamber of Commerce Northwest Chapter | Seattle
  • June 6, 2018Event / CLE
    35th Annual ‘Best Practices for Best Employers™’ Labor & Employment Seminar
    Lane Powell Seminar | Portland, Oregon
  • June 1, 2018Publication
    Immigration Opportunities: H-1B Alternatives for Employing Foreign Workers
    Seattle Business Magazine
  • May 3, 2018News
    Lane Powell Again Ranked Among Top Firms in 2018 Chambers® USA
    Awards & Honors
  • March 15-16, 2018Event / CLE
    2018 NW Regional Immigration Law Conference
    American Immigration Lawyers Association | Seattle
  • February 16, 2018News
    Lane Powell Featured in Puget Sound Business Journal Article ‘Puget Sound Region’s Largest Law Firms Fight for LGBTQ and Immigration Rights”
    In the News
  • November 6, 2017News
    Motta-Wurst Joins Lane Powell’s Immigration Team
    Firm Announcement
  • October 17, 2017Event / CLE
    35th Annual ‘Best Practices for Best Employers’ Labor and Employment Seminar
    Lane Powell Seminar | Seattle
  • October 3, 2017News
    Miao Elected to Serve on the Washington State Bar Association International Practice Section Executive Committee
    Awards & Honors
  • September 19, 2017News
    Miao Quoted in Seattle Times Article ‘I’m Not Going to Put Up With It: Washington AG Ferguson Says Lawsuit Over DACA Will Show Trump’s Bias’
    In the News
  • September 1, 2017News
    O’Quinn and Yu Featured in Oregon Business Magazine Article ‘Piecing Together the Immigration Puzzle’
    In the News
  • August 23, 2017Event / CLE
    Best Practices and Emerging Issues to Protect Immigrant Workers in the Workplace
    City of Seattle | Seattle
  • August 15, 2017News
    Fifty-nine Lane Powell Attorneys Named in The Best Lawyers® in America 2018
    Awards & Honors
  • August 8, 2017Event / CLE
    Immigration: Policy and Personal Perspectives
    Washington State Bar Association | Webinar
  • August 4, 2017News
    Yu Appointed Legal Advisor to Consulate General of the Republic of Korea in Seattle
    Awards & Honors
  • June 9, 2017News
    Thirty-one Lane Powell Attorneys Named ‘Washington Super Lawyers’ and 16 Named ‘Washington Rising Stars’
    Awards & Honors
  • May 24, 2017News
    Miao Selected as Fellow of the American Bar Foundation
    Awards & Honors
  • April 19, 2017Event / CLE
    Business Immigration Under the New Administration
    Lane Powell Seminar | Seattle
  • April 5, 2017Publication
    Homeland Security Is at the Reception Desk: Increased Worksite Enforcement
    Oregon Business Magazine
  • March 27, 2017News
    O'Quinn Featured in Puget Sound Business Journal Thought Leader Forum 'Immigration and Employment Law Under the New Administration'
    In the News
  • February 23, 2017Event / CLE
    Business Immigration Update: One Month With the New Administration
    Lane Powell | Webinar
  • February 7, 2017News
    State of Washington v. Trump: Lane Powell Authors Two Amicus Briefs on Behalf of Law Professors
    Firm Announcement
  • January 25, 2017News
    Jessica Yu Appointed to Serve on Seattle Immigrant and Refugee Commission
    Awards & Honors
  • October 26, 2016Event / CLE
    KORUS FTA and Professional Visa Seminar
    Korean American Bar Association of Washington and the Consulate General of the Republic of Korea in Seattle | Seattle
  • August 25, 2016News
    O’Quinn Joins Lane Powell’s Immigration Practice Group
    Firm Announcement
  • August 17, 2016News
    Fifty-one Lane Powell Attorneys Named in The Best Lawyers in America® 2017
    Awards & Honors
  • May 27, 2016News
    Chambers® USA Recommends Lane Powell in Multiple Categories for 2016
    Awards & Honors
  • January 20, 2016News
    Reilly Quoted in Human Resource Executive on Workplace Changes Mentioned in State of the Union Speech
    In the News
  • November 2, 2015News
    Yu Joins Lane Powell’s Business Practice Group
    Firm Announcement
  • August 31, 2015News
    Miao Joins Lane Powell’s Business Practice Group
  • August 21, 2015Publication
    Lane Powell Featured in Puget Sound Business Journal Special Insert About Sept. 15 Labor and Employment Seminar
    Puget Sound Business Journal
  • August 17, 2015News
    Forty-eight Lane Powell Attorneys Named in The Best Lawyers in America® 2016
    Awards & Honors
  • June 12, 2015News
    Thirty-two Lane Powell Attorneys Named ‘Washington Super Lawyers’ and 11 Named as ‘Washington Rising Stars’
    Awards & Honors
  • October 21, 2014Publication
    Banks and the EB-5 Funds: Look Before You Leap
    Issues and Answers
  • January 29, 2014News
    Twenty-two Lane Powell Attorneys and 12 Practice Groups Recommended in Chambers® USA 2014
    Awards & Honors
  • June 13, 2012News
    28 Lane Powell Attorneys Named ‘Washington Super Lawyers;’ 12 Named as ‘Washington Rising Stars’
    Awards & Honors
  • July 20, 2010News
    58 Lane Powell Attorneys Listed as Top Lawyers in Seattle Metropolitan Magazine
    Awards & Honors

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