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Rachel is working as an independent consulting attorney. Rachel M. Engebretson obtained her Juris Doctorate cum laude from William Mitchell College of Law. She is admitted to practice law in Minnesota, US District Court for MN, and 8th Circuit Court of Appeals. Rachel’s immigration-related practice areas include business, family, naturalization, immigration removal proceedings, consular processing, and waivers.
Rachel began her legal experience as a part-time legal intern in 1996. She joined the law firm as a full-time employee in 1998 after earning a Bachelor’s Degree, with honors, from Augsburg College in Minneapolis, Minnesota. As a legal assistant, Rachel gained more than a decade of valuable experience in assisting in all areas of the immigration law practice from administrative filings to court-room litigation. After learning the nuances of immigration policies and procedures her skills have expanded to include legal research and briefing. In addition, she worked with the William Mitchell Immigration Law Clinic for two semesters.
EDUCATION
J.D., William Mitchell College of Law, cum laude (2008)
B.A., Augsburg College, with honors (1998)
AWARDS/RECOGNITION
CALI, Excellence for the Future Award, Immigration & Naturalization
PROFESSIONAL ASSOCIATIONS
Minnesota State Bar Association
American Immigration Lawyers Association
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Practice Areas
17 years
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State: Minnesota
Acquired: 2008
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Posted by Harry | April 13, 2025 | Hired Attorney
I write this 2 days from flying to Liberia with my wife who was stuck in legal purgatory for 10 years but thanks to Rachel was able to get her green card and travel home. Can’t thank you enough for not only the result but also your support and guidance along the way!
Posted by Mohd | May 30, 2024 | Hired Attorney
I am incredibly grateful to Rachel for her outstanding support and expertise during my asylum process and marriage application. Thanks to her dedication and hard work, I am thrilled to finally have my green card. Rachel's professionalism and knowledge in immigration law are unmatched, but what tru...
Posted by C&S | January 31, 2023 | Hired Attorney
We were faced with quite an immigration mess after learning of a mishandled PERM application, but Rachel's quick guidance and diligence to go above and beyond turned the whole situation around. Rachel has not stopped fighting for us since day one and helped us expedite our case successfully helping ...
Posted by Jemima | January 26, 2023 | Hired Attorney
I cannot speak highly enough of Rachel and her ability to do what she does well. My family were blessed to have her. after 7yrs she DID IT!
Posted by Fred | January 26, 2023 | Hired Attorney
My case was a complexed one that involved removal. Rachel was able to handle the case in such an exquisite manner, sought for a waiver for me through to my citizenship and I am so grateful for that. I am so thankful to have worked with a magnificent lawyer like Rachel. Rachel truly helped me through ...
"Rachel is an incredible attorney and a great human being. She is intelligent, hard working and cares deeply for her clients."
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Excellence for the Future Award, Immigration & Naturalization, CALI
2020 - Present
Owner, Engebretson Law Firm PA
2017 - 2020
Attorney at Law, Independent Contractor
2010 - 2016
Attorney at Law, Binsfeld & Engebretson, P.A.
2009 - 2010
Associate Attorney, Fishman & Binsfeld, P.A.
2008 - 2009
Associate Attorney, Fishman, Binsfeld & Bachmeier, P.A.
1996 - 2008
Law Clerk/Paralegal, Fishman & Binsfeld, P.A.
2008 - 2016
American Immigration Lawyers Association (Minnesota-Dakotas Area chapter)Member
2008 - 2017
Minnesota State Bar AssociationMember
2008
Juris Doctorate
1998
Bachelor's Degree
2020
2016
Adjustment of Status: Complicated Issues
2016
English
Spanish
Legal Answers
Can I use the old LCA to renew my H-1b if the prevailing wage has gone up significantly?
25 Jul 2022
Can I have multiple visas meaning H1B stamped and H4 visa stamped and enter on h4 visa to USA and do COS from h4 to H1B?
08 Oct 2021
I remarried not knowing my previous marriage was not yet final. Am I in trouble?!
09 Oct 2021