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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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18 years
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State: Minnesota
Acquired: 2008
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Posted by anonymous | October 24, 2019 | Hired Attorney | Immigration
Super Advocate
Rachel worked overnight hours to handle urgent visa issues for us, and we were granted!
Posted by anonymous | October 23, 2019 | Hired Attorney | Immigration
Excellent attorney
Rachel has been very helpful throughout my PERM process. She’s very professional, approachable, knowledgeable and reliable. We had couple of RFE requests on my case and Rachel handled it with ease. I can say with a confidence Rachel did everything she could to make my green card process and go smoo...
Posted by anonymous | October 15, 2019 | Hired Attorney | Immigration
Amazing Attorney
Rachel helped me and my spouse apply for a Parole in Place document. I was concerned that we would not get an approval or even movement on our case due to news that PIP would be terminated for military personnel. Rachel filed everything for us quickly to ensure we filed before any potential cut-off d...
Posted by Jack | August 14, 2019 | Hired Attorney | Immigration
Excellent immigration lawyer
I was referred by a friend to Pratt International Law Firm, in which I met Rachel. She was very professional and knowledgeable. I told her about my situation of how my fiancée was denied visa to come here to the States. She told me not to worry and would take care of everything. Once I gathered ...
Posted by VR & JR | September 21, 2018 | Hired Attorney | Immigration
Best In The Metro Area
When we walked in to her office it was nothing but smiles and a warm welcome. Very friendly, knowledgeable about immigration law. She communicated from start to finish. My wife and I had nothing to worry about she assured us that we will win. It was the best feeling to have someone that was so confi...
"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