Elizabeth Poh

Elizabeth Poh

MacDonald Hoague & Bayless β€’ Seattle, WA
ImmigrationEmployment Law

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Contact

Email
Phone
(206) 231-0703
Address
705 2nd Avenue, Seattle, WA, 98104, US

Professional

About

Elizabeth's practice focuses exclusively on immigration law, with an emphasis on business and family-based immigration. She represents employers and individuals in securing temporary work visas and permanent resident status based on employment. She also represents US citizens and lawful permanent residents wishing to sponsor family members for legal immigration status, and assists permanent residents in obtaining US citizenship.

About Immigration Law

Immigration attorneys help individuals and families navigate the complex immigration system. They assist with visas, green cards, citizenship, and deportation defense. Common matters include visa applications, green cards, citizenship, deportation defense.

Credentials

Education
2001 University of Washington -Seattle JD - Juris Doctor with High Honors 1997 University of Washington -Seattle BA - Bachelor of Arts, Cum Laude

Recognition & Involvement

Awards
2006 Rising Star, Washington Law & Politics Magazine 2005 Rising Star, Washington Law & Politics Magazine 2004 Rising Star, Washington Law & Politics Magazine 2000 Delta Theta Phi Founders Award, Delta Theta Phi 1999 James K. Lawless Award, Judges of King County Superior Court
Publications
2018 AILA Consular Processing Handbook Challenging Visa Refusals Through LegalNet 2007 The Visa Processing Guide and Consular Posts Handbook Advisory Opinions from the Visa Office
Associations
2002 - Present American Immigration Lawyers Association Member 2001 - Present Order of the Coif Member 1997 - Present Phi Beta Kappa Member 2017 - 2018 US Customs and Border Protection Liaison Committee Chair 2007 - 2008 American Immigration Lawyers Association, Washington Chapter Membership Chair
Speaking
2018 Northwest Regional Immigration Conference Advanced H-1B Issues 2017 Northwest Regional Immigration Law Conference Advanced H-1B Issues 2006 Immigration Compliance in Washington Employment Eligibility Verification Form - Overview of Recent Legislation and Case Law 2004 2004 Northwest Regional Immigration Seminar Immigration Law Basics - Jargon and Arcana in Immigration Practice 2003 The New Reality of a Global Workforce Introduction to Business Immigration Law
Updated: Mar 11, 2026