Nell Welch Barker

Nell Welch Barker

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Rating: 9.5

Licensed for 19 years

Immigration Lawyer at Chicago, IL
Practice Areas: Immigration

332 S Michigan Ave Ste 1428, Chicago, IL

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Licenses

Licensed in Illinois for 19 years

State: Illinois

Acquired: 2006

Active and Authorized to Practice Law

No misconduct found

Location

Kempster, Corcoran, Quiceno & Lenz-Calvo, Ltd.

332 S Michigan Ave Ste 1428, Chicago, IL, 60604-4412

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Posted by Riaz N | August 21, 2015 | Hired Attorney | Immigration

Exceptional !

I have dealt with several immigration lawyers with different employers for H1Bs and transfer applications etc... And had opportunity to work with Nell through my new employer for my Green card EB2 application and I am glad that my employer had chosen Nell for this process... I found her to be very ...detail oriented and polite in answering all questions I had… She and her legal assistants are extremely professional; they have guided me step by step through the entire process of green card and spent good time in reviewing my documents and cross chargeability scenario … With their thorough knowledge and experience in immigration law my I-485 petition was approved in less than 4 months without any RFEs! I would definitely recommend Nell’s expertise to any one with immigration related issues!

Posted by Rajeev | August 20, 2014 | Immigration

The Best Immigration Attorney

I've known Nell Barker through my employer since 2008, she helped me during my H1 extension for which I had multiple RFEs and most recently during RFE response for my I-485 petition. Nell's due diligence and expertise helped me get approval for both petitions and am so glad that I contacted her. Ne...ll is a thorough professional whose deep understanding and expertise in immigration laws are commendable, she understands issues and provide solutions quickly. Nell is always reachable and very prompt in responding to my queries (trust me I had a lot). I would definitely recommend Nell for all immigration related issues.

Posted by Amit | April 07, 2014 | Immigration

The Best Immigration Lawyer

I would recommend attorney Nell Barker for all your Immigration case needs. I had a long and challenging case and attorney Barker helped me with this over 7 years. Always reachable and has a very good legal assistants.

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Experience

Rating:  9.5 (Superb)

Honors

2017

Emerging Lawyer- Immigration Law: Employment, Law Bulletin Publishing Company

2017

Emerging Lawyer- Immigration Law: Individual, Law Bulletin Publishing Company

2015

Emerging Lawyer- Immigration Law:Employment, Law Bulletin Publishing Company

2015

Emerging Lawyer- Immigration Law:Individual, Law Bulletin Publishing Company

2006

Pro Bono Publico Award, University of Maine School of Law

Work Experience

2016 - Present

Partner, Kempster Corcoran Quiceno & Lenz-Calvo, Ltd.

2013 - Present

Senior Associate, Kempster, Corcoran, Quiceno & Lenz-Calvo, Ltd.

2006 - 2013

Associate, Kempster, Keller & Lenz Calvo, Ltd.

Associations

2017 - Present

American Immigration Lawyers Association (Chicago chapter)

Executive Board

2007 - Present

United States District Court for the Northern District of Illinois

Member

2007 - Present

American Immigration Lawyers Association

Member

2016 - 2017

American Immigration Lawyers Association

National CBP Liaison Committee Member

2013 - 2014

American Immigration Lawyers Association

Member Distance Learning Committee

2011 - 2017

American Immigration Lawyers Association (Chicago chapter)

Chair- Customs and Border Patrol Liaison

2009 - 2010

American Immigration Lawyers Association (Chicago chapter)

Co-Chair Continuing Legal Education Committee

Education

2006

University of Maine School of Law

J.D., Cum Laude

1999

Grinnell College

B.A.

Speaking Engagements

2016

Midwest Regional Conference CBP/DOS Conversation

2016

Cutting Edge Approaches for Business Immigration CANADA CONSULAR CROSS BORDER PRACTICE

2015

IEI Annual Conference H-1B Tips & Tricks

2014

International Educators of Illinois 2014 Annual Conference

Changes in H-1B Petitions: Amendments, Maintenance of Status and Related Issues

2013

Fermilab Visa Office Presentation Series

Planning for the Future: A Guide for Foreign Students & Researchers

2013

AILA Chicago Chapter Monthly Meeting

Changes in Employee Work Locations

2012

AILA Midwest Regional Conference

Interagency Open Forum

2011

Employment Immigration Workshop

Employment Location in the 21st Century

2011

Chicago Bar Association Immigration and Nationality Law Committee Monthly Meeting

Nonimmigrant Visas Basics

2011

AILA Midwest Regional Conference

The Gray Areas: Resolving Selected Problems in Business Immigration- Discussion Leader

2010

Employment Immigration Workshop

I-140 Petition Update- Discussion Leader

2010

AILA Midwest Regional Conference

Responses to RFE, Appeals to the AAU, and Federal Court Action- Discussion Leader

2009

Employment Immigration Workshop

Going to Battle on an H-1B Petition With the Service

Publications

2015

Navigating the Fundamentals of Immigration Law: Guidance and Tips for Successful Practice (AILA Publications) H Nonimmigrants

2015

Immigration Practice Pointers (AILA) Maintaining Legal Permanent Residence

2014

Navigating the Fundamentals of Immigration Law: Guidance and Tips for Successful Practice (AILA Publications) H Nonimmigrants

2012

Navigating the Fundamentals of Immigration Law: Guidance and Tips for Successful Practice (AILA Publications) H Nonimmigrants

2010

Navigating the Fundamentals of Immigration Law: Guidance and Tips for Successful Practice (AILA Publications) H Nonimmigrants

Languages

English

Spanish

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