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As the chair of the firm’s Immigration Law practice group, Barbara excels in family and employment-based immigration law. Her focus is on ensuring compliance in employment immigration, providing trusted counsel to a broad spectrum of clients. Whether assisting multinational corporations, educational institutions, or religious entities, Barbara offers adept representation across all immigration matters. She proficiently handles cases involving inter-company transfers, work visas, and investment visas, always with attention to detail. With her extensive knowledge and strategic insight, Barbara is committed to addressing the specific immigration needs of her clients, fostering long-term solutions that align with their organizational goals. Her work is characterized by a seamless bridge between stringent immigration regulations and client aspirations.
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State: Utah
Acquired: 1997
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111 E Broadway, 4th Floor, Salt Lake City, UT, 84111
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Posted by anonymous | May 10, 2016 | Hired Attorney | Immigration
Caring and professional
I hired her on 4/1 for the H1b review. It was late but she took my case anyways. She looked over the whole packet during the weekend and we had a conference call on Monday to go over missed things. Obviously, she found mistakes we made and helped me correct them. Also gave me advice on rest of the pa...
Posted by Olga | May 19, 2015 | Immigration
The best lawyer to help you go through Naturalization process
Barbara helped me to get temporary green card, permanent green card, and than citizenship since my marriage. Her knowledge and experience made this process as easy as possible for me. She was always ready to answer my multiple questions and to be present on interviews when I felt her help would be ne...
Posted by anonymous | March 08, 2013 | Immigration
One of the Best Immigration Attorneys in Utah!
I recently had the opportunity to work with Barbara Melendez and her team to get my work Visa renewed. Though the process was tedious and at times a bit frustrating because of my specific circumstances, I am so glad I worked with them to get this taken care of. Barbara and her team were extremely pro...
Posted by Robert | January 28, 2013 | Immigration
Best Immigration Attorney
The opportunity to work with Barbara Melendez and her staff was an incredible experience. They are so professional, knowledgeable, diligent and so very helpful. I came across Barbara as I searched the internet for Immigration Lawyers. I called a few that just did not feel like they were the right one...
"Barbara is a great attorney and even better person. She is very knowledgeable and considered an expert in her field of immigration. I will continue to refer people to her needing help with immigration matters."
"I have known Barbara as a neighbor, friend, and attorney. I have followed her carrier over the years and she has steadily climbed in her skills, abilities, and positions. She is good to be around, straight forward, honest, and trustworthy. I have no hesitation in recommending her."
"Barbara is a fantastic immigration attorney. She was co-counsel on a massive mine collapse case where several of the miners that died had immigration issues. She worked well with the various consulates and members of our Congressional staff to get these issues resolved. She also did a great job on the actual case itself."
"If you have a legal matter involving immigration issues, then you want to hire Barbara Melendez to be your lawyer. She's an absolutely wonderful person and a top-notch attorney. I have referred many people to Barbara and she consistently delivers. I trust her and listen to her carefully as she is wise and has excellent logic, reasoning, good instincts and makes sound decisions. I recommend her without hesitation."
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2013
Utah Legal Elite, Utah Business Magazine
2011
Best Lawyer, Best Lawyers in America
2009
Utah Legal Elite, Utah Business Magazine
2008
Utah’s 20 Most Influental Hispanic Business Leaders, Business Connect Magazine
2007
30 Women to Watch, Utah Business Magazine
2014 - Present
Attorney & Immigration Chair, Richards Brandt Miller Nelson
2013 - Present
Chair Immigration Practice Group, Richards Brandt Miller Nelson
2012 - 2013
Partner, Kuck Immigraiton Partners
2006 - 2012
Shareholder, Kirton & McConkie
2005 - 2009
Law Professor, Brigham Young University Law School
2004 - 2006
Judge, Justice Court Judge- Salt Lake City
2004 - 2005
Attorney, Christensen & Jensen, PC
2011 - Present
Salt Lake Chamber of CommerceBoard Member
2011 - Present
State of Utah, Governor's Commision on Immigration & MigrationGovernors Commision
2009 - Present
Utah Bar FoundationBoard Member
Past Chair
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JD - Juris Doctor
2012
Overview of Immigration Law--Family-Based and Employment-Based Immigration—Compliance and Following the Law
2011
Immigration - What's Going On?
2011
Employer Compliance
2009
Religious Worker Visas
Spanish
Portuguese
Legal Answers
How to withdraw a VAWA petition after get remarried to another person? (It's not my ex).
25 Aug 2017
Can i File petition for my mother ?
30 Oct 2015
I'm looking for a probono Immigration lawyer
19 Oct 2015