Business Immigration (OR): Helping Companies Bring Foreign Nationals To The U.S.

May 15th, 2016 / By I Am The Law

After graduating from Lewis & Clark Law School in 2010, Melina LaMorticella began her career at a local immigration boutique. Several years later she joined Tonkon Torp, a mid-size firm in Portland, OR. Business immigration law, however, is Melina’s third career. In the 15 years before starting law school, she worked in publishing and as a paralegal.

In this episode, Melina explains how the U.S. considers immigration applications from professional workers. She also talks about the charged political atmosphere she operates in, as well as what her typical day looks like.

This episode is hosted by Debby Merritt a law professor at The Ohio State University. It is sponsored by ShouldIBeALawyer.com and Top-Law-Schools.com.

Episode Links

• Tonkon Torp: Melina LaMorticella’s Firm Profile
• U.S. Citizenship and Immigration Services

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