Top-rated immigration attorney with over 10 years immigration experience.Top-rated immigration attorney with over 10 years immigration experience.
Isabel Cueva is a U.S. Immigration Lawyer who represents both individuals and corporations in all 50 states and around the world. She has extensive experience in deportation defense, family visas, waivers, and employment-based visas. Currently her main focus are family-based affirmative petitions.
Born in Guadalajara, Mexico, Ms. Cueva is a first generation immigrant who migrated to the U.S. when she was eight years old. She received her Bachelor's degree at the age of 19 from the University of Utah where she was awarded the Larry H. and Gail Miller Enrichment Scholarship for her entire undergraduate career. Ms. Cueva graduated Magna Cum Laude and with honors from the Psi Chi National Honors Society and PHI KAPPA PHI Honors Society.
She received her Juris Doctorate degree from the reputable S.J. Quinney College of Law at the University of Utah. As a student she clerked for the Honorable William Nixon in the United States Executive Office for Immigration Review in Salt Lake City, Utah. Ms. Cueva was the youngest in her graduating class at age 22. Upon graduating Ms. Cueva practiced immigration law in Seattle and in British Columbia, where she gained a reputation handling highly complex cases. Ms. Cueva was recruited by a national law firm in Orange County, California to start an immigration division. She spent two years in California, building a client base of more than 600 clients, and then moved to her native Utah in 2015 to start her own law firm.
Ms. Cueva believes in honest representation and in empowering her clients with information and knowledge so that they can make an informed decision. She believes in transparency and high-quality work. She is dedicated to her community and is passionate in keeping families united.
Ms. Cueva is a member of the Washington State Bar Association and the American Immigration Lawyer's Association and is licensed to practice law in the State of Washington. Due to the federal nature of U.S. immigration law, Ms. Cueva is able to represent clients nationwide.
Practice areas
We specialize in family-based petitions. Green card petitions (adjustment of status), removal of condition, waiver of joint petitions to remove conditions, naturalization, immigrant visa consular process, waivers of inadmissibility, J-1 I-612 waivers
13 years, 1,500 cases
Languages spoken
Spanish, English
Law Office of Isabel Cueva
2150 South 1300 East Suite 500
Salt Lake City, UT, 84106
Law Office of Isabel Cueva
545 East University Parkway Suite 200
Orem, UT, 84097
State | Status | Acquired | Updated |
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WA | Active | 2010 | 05/07/2022 |
Award name | Grantor | Date Granted |
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Excellent Rating | AVVO | 2015 |
Top Contributor | AVVO | 2015 |
Top 40 under 40 | The National Trial Lawyers | 2015 |
Client's Choice Award | AVVO | 2014 |
5.0 out of 5 | Martindale-Hubbell | 2014 |
Reva Beck Bosone Scholarship | S.J Quinney College of Law | 2009 |
High Honors | Psi Chi National Honors Society | 2006 |
High Honors | PHI KAPPA PHI Honors Society. | 2006 |
High Honors | Magna Cum Laude | 2006 |
Law Review | Law Review Member | 2006 |
Honor Roll | Deans Honor Roll Law School | 2006 |
Larry H. & Gail Miller Scholarship | University of Utah | 2004 |
Title | Company name | Duration |
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Owner | The Law Office of Isabel Cueva | 2015 - Present |
Founding Immigration Attorney | Higbee & Associates - ImmigrateFast | 2012 - 2014 |
Associate Immigration Attorney | Millar & Smith, PLLC | 2010 - 2012 |
Volunteer | Centro de la Familia | 2008 - 2010 |
Law Clerk | Executive Office For Immigration Review | 2008 - 2009 |
Law Clerk | Higbee & Associates | 2007 - 2008 |
Association name | Position name | Duration |
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National Association of Professional Women | Member | 2015 - Present |
Utah AILA Chapter | AILA | 2015 - Present |
National Lawyers Guild, National Immigration Project | Attorney Member | 2014 - Present |
American Immigration Council | Contributor | 2013 - Present |
Southern California AILA Chapter | Member | 2012 - Present |
EB5 Investors | Member | 2012 - Present |
Washington AILA Chapter | Member | 2010 - Present |
American Bar Association | Member | 2010 - Present |
Latina/o Bar Association of Washington | Member | 2010 - Present |
Washington State Bar Association | Member | 2009 - Present |
King County Bar Association | Member | 2009 - Present |
American Immigration Lawyers Association | Member | 2009 - Present |
ImmigrateFast | Founding Attorney | 2012 - 2014 |
Practitioner of Foreign Law | Attorney Member | 2010 - 2012 |
Northwest Immigration Rights Project | Pro Bono Attorney | 2010 - 2012 |
Rainier Riot S.C. | Board Member | 2010 - 2012 |
National Latina/o Law Student Association | Treasurer | 2006 - 2009 |
Latino Student Recruitment | President | 2004 - 2006 |
Publication name | Title | Date |
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Lawyers Journal | How To Become A Permanent Resident Through Deferred Action | 2015 |
Cueva Law Firm | Finding an Immigration Attorney | 2015 |
Higbee & Associates | President Obama Anounces Immigration Plan | 2013 |
PRWeb | Supreme Court Ruling Expands Immigration Benefits to Same-Sex Couples | 2013 |
Higbee & Associates | U.S. Government Now Accepting Deferred Action Applications | 2012 |
School name | Degree | Graduated |
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S.J. Quinney College of Law | J.D. | 2009 |
University of Utah | BS - Bachelor of Science | 2006 |
Conference name | Title | Date |
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Webinar | Matter of Quilantan Waive Through Entries | 2015 |
Criminal Defense Lawyers Club | Immigration Consequences of Crimes | 2014 |
Comunidades Unidas | Know Your Immigration Rights | 2014 |
American Immigration Lawyers Association - Chat | What Everyone Should Know About U.S. Immigration Law | 2014 |
Webinar | Complex Issues in Adjustment of Status | 2013 |
Tim Conway JR Show KFI AM | Between Borders: Crossing the U.S. Mexico Border | 2013 |
KFI AM Los Angeles | Immigration Law & Politics | 2013 |
Immigration & Politics | The Fall of DOMA and Same-Sex Immigration Benefits | 2013 |
DACA 101 | Deferred Action for Childhood Arrivals | 2012 |
One America | Naturalization & U.S. Citizenship | 2011 |
Case name | Outcome |
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Deferred Action for Childhood Arrivals (DACA) | Granted |
Asylum | Asylee status granted and clients then received their green cards |
H-1B Visa | Foreign talent allowed to work for US company |
I-601 Waivers | Waiver granted and green card obtained |
Naturalization | US Citizenship obtained |
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Julia Thome, Immigration Attorney on Apr 1, 2014
Relationship: Worked for lawyer
Ms. Cueva is an excellent immigration attorney who is truly passionate about each individual client's case. She works tirelessly to serve as a zealous advocate for any client she represents. I highly recommend her representation to any individual seeking competent immigration counsel in the U.S.
Jacqueline Shi, Unknown Attorney on Jul 10, 2013
Relationship: Worked together on matter
Ms. Cueva is an exceptional attorney who tirelessly strives to achieve the best results for all her clients. She demonstrates immense skill, professionalism, and dedication as a top-notch advocate. I strongly endorse her work.
Judd Nemiro, Unknown Attorney on Jan 13, 2015
Relationship: Other
I highly recommend and endorse this lawyer.
Ruben Martinez, Immigration Attorney on Jan 8, 2015
Relationship: Fellow lawyer in community
I endorse this lawyer.
John O'Brien, Immigration Attorney on May 14, 2014
Relationship: Fellow lawyer in community
A truly excellent attorney well respected in the legal community. I wholeheartedly recommend her to anyone looking for a lawyer who knows the law and truly cares about protecting the rights of her clients and getting them the most favorable result possible.
Jorge Flores, Immigration Attorney on May 7, 2014
Relationship: Fellow lawyer in community
I endorse this lawyer. Top notch lawyer highly respected in the legal community.
Gary Brod, Immigration Attorney on Apr 28, 2014
Relationship: Fellow lawyer in community
I endorse this lawyer. Experienced and highly regarded in the legal community.
Julia Thome, Immigration Attorney on Apr 1, 2014
Relationship: Worked for lawyer
Ms. Cueva is an excellent immigration attorney who is truly passionate about each individual client's case. She works tirelessly to serve as a zealous advocate for any client she represents. I highly recommend her representation to any individual seeking competent immigration counsel in the U.S.
Nadine Jett, Immigration Attorney on Jan 28, 2014
Relationship: Fellow lawyer in community
I endorse this lawyer.
Scott Mills, Immigration Attorney on Sep 23, 2013
Relationship: Fellow lawyer in community
Ms. Cueva cares about immigration clients and has a great team behind her.
Jacqueline Shi, Unknown Attorney on Jul 10, 2013
Relationship: Worked together on matter
Ms. Cueva is an exceptional attorney who tirelessly strives to achieve the best results for all her clients. She demonstrates immense skill, professionalism, and dedication as a top-notch advocate. I strongly endorse her work.
Stephen Doan, Unknown Attorney on Feb 18, 2013
Relationship: Fellow lawyer in community
I endorse Ms. Cueva. She is a thoughtful and caring attorney with great experience. She is a valuable member of the Avvo community and offers insight and excellent answers.
Joseph Higuera, Immigration Attorney on Feb 18, 2013
Relationship: Fellow lawyer in community
Ms Cueva is a passionate and zealous advocate for her immigration clients. Her unique background helps her understand the specific needs of her clients who are faced with serious immigration issues. I give her my highest recommendation.
Howard Lewis, Immigration Attorney on Feb 16, 2013
Relationship: Fellow lawyer in community
I endorse this lawyer. Attorney Cueva is one of the finest immigration attorneys in her state. She is a strong and zealous advocate for her clients and a credit to the legal profession.
Matthew Slezak, Immigration Attorney on Feb 14, 2013
Relationship: Co-worker
Ms. Cueva's dedication to her clients is unparalleled, displayed through the long hours and personal attention she gives to each of her clients.
Douglas Cowgill, Immigration Attorney on Feb 5, 2013
Relationship: Worked together on matter
Isabel is a great attorney. She puts her clients first and has a strong work ethic
Paul Hecht, Unknown Attorney on Jun 30, 2012
Relationship: Fellow lawyer in community
I endorse this lawyer. Ms. Cueva is honest, hardworking, and has a true desire to help her clients.
Jenna Thorne, Immigration Attorney on Jun 14, 2012
Relationship: Co-worker
Ms. Cueva is an excellent attorney who is dedicated to getting the best results for her clients. She is detail-oriented and has an extensive knowledge of the law. I highly endorse Ms. Cueva.
Natasha Buchanan, Immigration Attorney on Jun 14, 2012
Relationship: Co-worker
I endorse this lawyer's work. Ms. Cueva is an excellent attorney. She is aggressive, strong willed, and passionate in achieving her clients' goals. I'd recommend her to absolutely anyone.
Mark Naugle, Immigration Attorney on Jun 8, 2012
Relationship: Worked together on matter
Ms. Cueva is an incredible attorney. Her professionalism, attention to detail, and dedication to her clients makes her one of the best attorneys I have ever worked with.
Cynthia Underwood, Immigration Attorney on Jun 7, 2012
Relationship: Co-worker
Ms. Cueva is a superior immigration attorney whose experience provides her clients with outstanding advocacy.
Jennifer Strange, Unknown Attorney on Jun 6, 2012
Relationship: Worked together on matter
Ms. Cueva is an outstanding attorney and is a hardworking advocate for her clients. I highly recommend this lawyer.
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