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Irina S Batrakova
also known as The Batrakova Law Office (TBLO)
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Biography
Irina's practice is primarily concentrated in the area of business and family-based immigration. She works with domestic and international companies in developing appropriate strategies to facilitate the international transfer of skilled employees and secure temporary employment visas and permanent residence. Irina manages the relationships with key corporate clients, providing legal advice and guidance to small and large companies on the issues of immigration and compliance. Irina also works with individual clients in the area of family-based immigration, and to date, have represented clients from over 70 countries around the world.
Irina is a native of Russia, who in 1994 was selected to participate in the Future Leaders Exchange (Flex) Program, sponsored by the United States Department of State as part of the Freedom Support Act (FSA) of 1992. She was one of 1,200 talented and motivated students who spent the 1994 academic year in the United States with a goal to enhance an understanding and dialogue between the people of the United States and Russia. Irina graduated Cum Laude with a Bachelor of Science degree from Portland State University in 2000. Irina subsequently earned her Juris Doctorate degree from Lewis and Clark Law School in 2004.
Prior to founding The Batrakova Law Office (TBLO) in 2012, Irina was an Immigration Associate at one of the largest business immigration practices in the U.S. of Ogletree Deakins Nash Smoak & Stewart PC in Raleigh, NC, where she was managing the relationships with key corporate clients, providing legal advise and guidance to small, mid-size and Fortune 100 companies on the issues of immigration and compliance. Prior to joining Ogletree Deakins, Irina was an Immigration Attorney for with a boutique firm of Samuels Yoelin Kantor LLP in Portland, Oregon, where she practiced in the area of employment-based and family-based immigration.
Practice Areas
2
Practice Areas
Immigration
90%
21 years
Business
10%
21 years
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Licensed in Oregon for 20 years
State: Oregon
Acquired: 2005
No misconduct found
Licensed in Washington for 17 years
State: Washington
Acquired: 2009
No misconduct found
Location
The Batrakova Law Office (TBLO)
1155 SW Morrison St., Suite 200, Portland, OR, 97205
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Posted by Dane | January 04, 2016 | Hired Attorney | Immigration
Amazing Immigration Lawyer.
My family has been working with Irina on our immigration case for a number of years now. Before finding Irina we had almost lost hope in our status. It has been a pleasure working with a lawyer who will aggressively defend your case to the end. She is very well versed in her occupation and a delight ...
Posted by Giselle | November 12, 2015 | Hired Attorney | Immigration
Top-Notch Immigration Attorney
I had the pleasure of working with Irina Batrakova this summer on a B-2 visitor visa for my stepsister and her husband, who are nationals of Guatemala. Irina was a true professional, and during the initial immigration consultation described the upcoming Consular process in detail, provided the appli...
Posted by anonymous | October 13, 2015 | Hired Attorney | Lawsuits & Disputes
dont hire
I was a client of attorney for one year and my case got denied twice for not enough evidence and I totally wasted my time and more then $10000 with her. Poor quality not enough Expirence doing hardship cases. She didn't refund nothing
Irina Batrakova
Replied last October 11, 2015Thank you for your feedback. As I always tell each and every one of my new clients during my initial consultation, I cannot guarantee the results of the USCIS adjudication, but will do everything that I can to zealously represent your interests before USCIS. I do not control the decision that USCIS ultimately reaches on a I-601A provisional waiver, or any other case. I also cannot control the supporting documents that my clients are able to provide. Based on the documents that you were able to provide, USCIS felt that your personal circumstances did not rise to the level of extreme hardship to your U.S. citizen spouse or child. I always give my clients an opportunity to re-file their case, if the personal circumstances happen to change, or appeal the USCIS decision. To further note, I believe you are misquoting my legal fees, and that I find very unfortunate, as well as the fact that, given that immigration attorneys cannot guarantee a specific result as the final decision rests with USCIS, the time that we spend working on your case is not refundable, as it was clearly spelled out in the engagement agreement that you signed with my office. For the past 10 years, I have worked with clients from over 70 countries around the world, and have been successful in bringing families together, securing immigration status in asylum and difficult waiver cases. With that being said, USCIS is responsible for making a determination in an applicant's case, and unfortunately, with the documents that you were able to provide, they felt your case did not rise to the level of extreme hardship. And it appears, that you have not been able to secure an approval even with the refiling. Some cases unfortunately are not as strong as some others. I wish you the best of luck in finding the right immigration counsel that better fits your personal needs.
Posted by Minu Oh | January 15, 2010 | Immigration
Competent, thorough, knows her game
We went to Irina hoping to find a competent lawyer who knew her stuff and could get us out of a bit of a rot we were in with our immigration case. In Irina we found not only a competent immigration lawyer, but extremely well-organized, communicative and invested partner who helped us all the way thro...
Irina S Batrakova's Lawyer Endorsements
"Irina is a consummate professional and very knowledgeable in her field."
"I endorse this lawyer."
"I endorse Attorney Irina Batrakova who not only provides competent immigration assistance to diverse clients, but generously shares her insights in the academic realm offering professional discussions on new developments of the immigration law. This Counsel has been duly recognized by the state as a rising legal star. I feel comfortable recommending Attorney Batrakova for immigration cases."
"I endorse this lawyer."
"I endorse this lawyer without reservation. Ms. Batrakova's insights and analysis reflect a deep understanding of US Immigration law."
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"Irina is a first-class attorney who brings a truly impressive skill set to the table. She possesses not just the technical expertise necessary to deftly navigate her clients through the complicated immigration process, but also a care and concern for their individual well-being that assures that they never feel lost along the way. I've had the privilege of working with Irina on a number of occasions and have consistently been impressed. She is a joy to work with and I recommend her to anyone in need of an immigration attorney."
"Irina not only has the legal skills to guide her clients through the maze that is immigration, but she also has the personal skills to do so with grace and calm that clients appreciate. She is an excellent attorney."
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Experience
Honors
2010
Rising Star, Oregon Super Lawyers
2009
Rising Star, Oregon Super Lawyers
1995
International Cultural Service Program Scholarship, Portland State University
1994
Freedom Support Act Exchange Participant, Future Leaders Exchange Program (Flex) Program, sponsored by the United States Department of State
Work Experience
2011 - 2012
Attorney, Ogletree Deakins Nash Smoak & Stewart
2006 - 2011
Attorney, Samuels Yoelin Kantor LLP
2005 - 2006
Attorney, Brislawn Lofton Gregorek, PLLC
Associations
2014 - Present
Oregon State Bar, Corporate Counsel SectionChair
2013 - Present
Oregon State Bar Advisory Committee on Diversity and InclusionMember
2005 - Present
American Immigration Lawyers AssociationMember
2009 - 2011
Ecumenical Ministries of Oregon Advisory Committee MemberAdvisory Committee Member on Refugee and Immigration
2006 - 2011
Oregon State Bar, Business Law SectionMember
2005 - 2011
American Immigration Lawyers AssociationOregon Chapter Pro Bono Chair
Sample of Legal Cases
J-1 Waiver of the Two-Year Foreign Residence Requirement
Waiver Granted
Administrative Appeals Office: Previously Denied H-1B Approval
Won the appeal with AAO
U.S. Department Of Labor: Reopening of Closed Labor Certification
Approved
Education
2004
Lewis & Clark Law School
JD - Juris Doctor
2000
Portland State University
BS - Bachelor of Science
Speaking Engagements
2015
Access to Justice
Access to Justice: Representing Non-English Speaking Clients
2014
AILA NW Immigration Conference
Consular Processing
2013
Oregon State Bar, MCLE Committee
Accessing Justice: Perspective on Serving Oregon Latino, Russian and Vietnamese Communities
2010
Reed College
H-1B Visa, Cap Gap and STEM Extensions
2009
Reed College
H-1B Visas and STEM Extension Guidelines
2008
Lewis and Clark College
H-1B Visas and STEM Extension Guidelines
Publications
2011
Oregon State Bar, Corporate Counsel Section Newsletter
Labyrinth of Staying in Compliance: I-9 and E-Verify
2008
Portland Business Journal
Are you employing illegal aliens? I-9 Compliance and Employer Sanctions Under Federal Immigration Law
Languages
Russian
Activity
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Q&A
Green Card - Reckless Driving by Speed 90/65
21 Apr 2015
Q&A
F1 opt to H4 EAD .can i work till my opt expires
17 Apr 2015
Q&A
H1b transfer. The new employer is ok with filing for H1B extension and even green card but will not issue W2 instead 1099.
07 Oct 2014