Katherine Nell Lopez Ley
Cowan Miller & Lederman • Seattle, WA
ImmigrationEmployment Law
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Contact
Email
klopezley@cmlseattle.com
Phone
(206) 900-8924
Address
1000 2nd Avenue, Seattle, WA, 98104, US
Professional
About
I have been practicing immigration and naturalization law exclusively since 2004, with a focus on all aspects of employment-based immigration. My clients come from all industries and specialties, and range from individual artists to Fortune 500 companies. I also provide representation for individuals seeking to immigrate based on family sponsorship as well as those seeking to become naturalized citizens.
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
2004 University of Washington School of Law JD - Juris Doctor
Languages
English
Recognition & Involvement
Awards
2023 Thought Leader, Corporate Immigration, Who's Who Legal N/A Who's Who Legal Corporate Immigration - Global Leader, 2018-2023, Who's Who Legal N/A Recognized by Best Lawyers, 2021-present, Best Lawyers
Publications
2012 Visa Solutions for Students, Scholars and Sponsors: What You Need To Know Chapter 11: Teachers and Professors: Hiring and Maintaining Immigration Status 2008 The PERM Book: Labor Certification, 2nd Edition 656.17(a)-(d) Filing, Withdrawing, Refiling, and Tracking PERM Cases
Associations
2004 - Present American Immigration Lawyers Association
Speaking
2018 WSBA - Current Issues in Immigration Law Complex Requests for Evidence and Denials of H-1B and L petitions 2018 AILA 2018 NW Regional Immigration Law Conference NIV Employment Options: An Introduction 2013 AILA Northwest Annual Regional CLE Conference PERM Processing: Guidelines for Successful PERM Applications 2008 ILW PERM Workshop, June 2008 PERM: The Recruitment Process and Strategy 2008 AWISA Conference H-1Bs for the F-1 Advisor: Transitioning from Student to Employee
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Updated: Sep 03, 2026