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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 Fabio | August 31, 2017 | Hired Attorney | Immigration
Barbara you are an Angel on my way
Barbara, My words never will be enough to say Thank you so much for everything you have done for me, For your time and dedication. To be represented by you it has been a real Honor, You are the best. My interview day was a tremendous success and I am so grateful for all your efforts. As a res...
It has been a long time since we first started this process and I am so grateful to have been able to represent you and your family. Best regards always!
Posted by anonymous | March 22, 2017 | Hired Attorney | Immigration
Best of the Best! She saved my entire family
Thank you for taking care of us when everyone else just wanted our money. We have our GC now and working towards citizenship. God Blessed her.
It was our pleasure to represent you during this process before the government. Best regards always, Barbara
Posted by JMak | December 25, 2016 | Hired Attorney | Immigration
Miracle Worker
My case has been a complex one from the get-go involving more paperwork than the usual to ensure my legal status is maintained at all times. Some of the best attorneys recommended to us wouldn't take or even look at our case because it would took too much work and time. It required someone like Bar...
Posted by Wallace | December 22, 2016 | Hired Attorney | Immigration
Worked tirelessly and got my green card
I met with Ms. Melendez 2 yrs ago it was a complex employment immigration case and time was running out. She was detailed and laid out a plan of action and after jumping all the government hoops and responding to all the requests from the government I finally have my green card. I had gone to tow ot...
Posted by Amy Cetz | December 14, 2016 | Hired Attorney | Immigration
Immigration paperwork
Barbara and her team are excellent! My husband and I were recently married and were starting the AOS which in turn lead us to Barbara. We knew we needed an attorney we could trust and that would guide us through this process. We defiantly found this in Barbara and her assistants. They are all ver...
Thank you so much for your kind words! It was a pleasure representing you and your spouse. Best wishes always, Barbara
"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
N/A
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
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