Barbara Elizabeth Erlandson

Barbara Elizabeth Erlandson

5.0
Rating: 9.1

Licensed for 26 years

Immigration Lawyer at Minneapolis, MN
Practice Areas: Immigration

3201 Hennepin Avenue, Minneapolis, MN

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Retainer

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Payment Methods

  • Cash
  • Check
  • Credit Card

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Licenses

Licensed in Minnesota for 26 years

State: Minnesota

Acquired: 1999

Authorized to Practice

No misconduct found

Location

Barbara E. Erlandson

3201 Hennepin Avenue, Minneapolis, MN, 55408

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Posted by chan | July 31, 2014 | Immigration

Green Card processing

I hired Barbara to help process a green card application that had come current. Before officially having her represent me, we had a meeting to discuss our case. She was extremely responsive to all questions and concerns, and willing to meet speak to me anytime i had questions. She walked me through ...the process and filed the forms on my behalf. I received emails regularly whenever there was an update of my case, which she monitored regularly. There was never any delay in the process from her end, so I was grateful for the efficient process. Finally, she also came with me for the interview, and was well prepared with additional information requested by the interview officer. Highly recommended

Posted by Salvador | July 29, 2014 | Immigration

She made easy and fast our process.

Barbara worked with us in our immigration process, English is not our first language and have her as our attorney was really helpful to us. She is a very professional and organized lawyer, she always kept us informed, and she made that our process were easy and fast. We are thankful with her, and we ...certainly would recommend her.

Posted by Neil | July 15, 2014

Barbara should be AAA for immigration law.

Barbara, is a very down to earth lawyer who listens to client concerns and works hard to accomplish their goals. Some of her clients have returned multiple times to her for additional legal work, showing complete satisfaction in all of their attorney/clients encounters. I have personally known her ...for over 15 years. She is always cheerful and ready to help.

Posted by Jordan | July 14, 2014 | Immigration

An Exceptional Attorney !

When I first met Barbara I did not understand the entire process involved with bringing my fiancee to the United States. She explained it to me detail and let me what to expect so there were no surprises. My fiancee arrived and we got married. Barbara then helped us with applying for my wife's gre...en card which she received without any problems or delays. Barbara is intelligent, is always prepared and is always professional. She responds promptly to emails and phone calls. I could not imagine going through the immigration process without her help. Barbara was extremely pleasant to work with and I highly recommend her would gladly work with her again!

Posted by Michelle | July 08, 2014

Wonderful Immigration Attorney

Barbara was very informative, professional, and respectful. She was even complimented during our interview by the agent handling our case on how organized our file was. She is very good at what she does, and made the process easy and fast. I would definitely recommend Barbara to family and friends.... She is a very sweet person that takes a personal interest in her clients.

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Barbara Elizabeth Erlandson's Lawyer Endorsements

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Kenny Bhatt

Immigration lawyer | Apr 05

Relationship: Fellow lawyer in community

"I endorse this lawyer. She is always well prepared, diligent and takes her tasks as passion. Very dedicated."

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Craig Peterson

Immigration lawyer | Oct 09

Relationship: Fellow lawyer in community

"Barb Erlandson is a very experienced and talented immigration lawyer. I frequently refer clients to her for matters I don't handle, and those clients are always well cared for and pleased with Barb's work. I strongly endorse Barb for immigration matters."

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Elizabeth Streefland

Immigration lawyer | May 18

Relationship: Fellow lawyer in community

"I endorse this lawyer. Barbara is an excellent immigration lawyer, known for being meticulous, well prepared, diligent and passionate in all of her work. She always takes the time to listen to her clients. She is known for her helpfulness with colleagues and for her excellent Spanish. I endorse Barbara wholeheartedly."

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Anthony Thompson

Immigration lawyer | Jul 18

Relationship: Fellow lawyer in community

"I refer all prospective clients with immigration concerns or questions to Barb. She is an excellent attorney. Very conscientious, responsive, and hard-working. I used to office next to her and routinely saw her go above and beyond for her clients. I would highly recommend meeting with Barb on all issues immigration."

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JoAnn Barten

Immigration lawyer | Jan 29

Relationship: Worked together on matter

"I have known Barbara in the immigration law community for nearly 15 years. She is exceptional in the area of complicated family based immigration. She personally works on every case in her office, she doesn't hand it off to a junior lawyer or paralegal. She is dliigent in her research and easlly spots the potential problems that need to be overcome."

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Experience

Rating:  9.1 (Superb)

Honors

1999

CALI Award for Feminist Jurisprudence, CALI

1999

Moot Court, Semi-finalist, William Mitchell College of Law

1996

CALI Award recipient for the highest grade in Torts I, CALI

Work Experience

2003 - Present

Immigration Attorney, Barbara E. Erlandson, Erlandson Law Office, LLC

2015 - 2015

Volunteer attoney, Cara pro bono project

1999 - 2003

Associate, Thal, PA

1998 - 1998

Intern/Law clerk, Executive Office for Immigration Review (Immigration Court)

1998 - 1999

Law Clerk, Messerli & Kramer

1997 - 1998

Law Clerk, Centro Legal, Inc

1997 - 1997

Law Clerk, Centro Legal, Minnesota Justice Foundation

1991 - 1996

Desk Officer & Assistant, Peace Corps

1988 - 1990

Volunteer, Costa Rica, Peace Corps

Associations

2012 - Present

National Peace Corps Association

Member

2000 - Present

Minnesota State Bar Association

Member

2000 - Present

Hennepin County Bar Association

Member

1999 - Present

American Immigration Lawyers Association

Member

2017 - 2018

Minnesota State Bar Association

Chair, Immigration Law Section

2015 - 2017

Minnesota State Bar Association, Immigration Law Section

Treasurer

Sample of Legal Cases

I-751 Petition to Remove Conditions approved

Approved I-751 Petition to Remove Conditions (Waiver of Joint Filing requirement)

I-601 Extreme Hardship waiver

Approved I-601 extreme hardship waiver

Waiver of the 212(e) J-1 visa home residence requirement

Approved I-612 waiver of two year home residence requirement.

Approved waiver of the 212(e) J-1 visa home residence requirement

Approved I-612 waiver

Matter of __, A77 851 910 (AAO Oct. 3, 2000)

Appeal Granted

Deferred Action for Childhood Arrivals (DACA)

Fourteen cases approved since October 2012

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Education

1999

William Mitchell College of Law

JD - Juris Doctor, cum laude

1987

College of Saint Benedict

BA - Bachelor of Arts

Speaking Engagements

2016

2015 Upper Midwest Immigration Law conference.

Introduction to consular processing.

2013

2013 Upper Midwest Immigration Conference

How to Communicate with Consular Posts

2011

SJU Career Panel

Law Careers

2011

2011 Upper Midwest Conference

Issue Spotting for the Newer Immigration Practitioner

2008

SJU/CSB Career Panel

Career Panel

Languages

Spanish

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