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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
18 years
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State: Minnesota
Acquired: 2008
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Posted by Allison | October 24, 2019 | Hired Attorney
Fantastic Lawyer
Rachel has been a godsend for my wife and myself. I personally do not have much experience with lawyers. She was attentive to our needs in every aspect of our case, gave simplified direction, and walked us through what needs to be taken care. She is always available for issues or questions and respon...
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 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 Shubh | April 13, 2015 | Immigration
Most professioanl behavior and most knowledgable immigration attorney till date
I went to Rachel, for some advice related to my work status and other Immigration issues related to a misdemeanor. I haven't seen such professionalism anywhere till now. She was wonderful in providing me with information, all the necessary details around my case and the other recommendations she co...
"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