Katherine Nell Lopez Ley

Cowan Miller & Lederman • Seattle, WA

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Contact

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: Mar 11, 2026