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Nell Welch Barker is an accomplished attorney based in Chicago, specializing in Employment Law, Immigration, and Personal Injury. With a career dedicated to advocating for immigrant communities, she began her journey in 1999 as a VISTA Volunteer at the Political Asylum Project of Austin, Texas, now known as American Gateways. This foundational experience ignited her passion for immigration law and shaped her commitment to supporting individuals and families through complex legal processes. Since joining Kempster, Corcoran, Quiceno & Lenz-Calvo, Ltd. in 2006, Nell has focused her practice exclusively on immigration and nationality law. She expertly navigates a broad range of immigration matters, from securing green cards to guiding clients through the citizenship process. Her expertise extends to employment-based immigration, where she assists employers and individuals with labor certifications, researcher petitions, and various nonimmigrant visa types, including H-1B, O-1, and P-1/3 visas. Additionally, Nell collaborates with investors to achieve nonimmigrant (E-1, E-2) and immigrant (EB-5) status. As an active member of the American Immigration Lawyers Association (AILA), Nell has made significant contributions to the field through her participation as a featured speaker at conferences and her insightful articles on employment-based immigration topics. Her dedication to her clients and the immigrant community, combined with her extensive legal knowledge, makes her a trusted advocate in Chicago's legal landscape. Whether dealing with complex immigration matters or personal injury claims, Nell Welch Barker is committed to providing exceptional legal support tailored to her clients' unique needs.

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