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Nicholas Costa
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Biography
I provide a full range of immigration services, including: Family-Based petitions and applications for Lawful Permanent Resident Status, Fiancee Visas, Naturalization, and Employment options.
Litigation and Immigration Court services include removal/deportation defense, appeals and federal court Actions related to delayed or denied immigration matters.
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Licensed in Oregon for 12 years
State: Oregon
Acquired: 2013
No misconduct found
Licensed in Hawaii for 13 years
State: Hawaii
Acquired: 2012
No misconduct found
Location
Law Offices of Nicholas Costa
1123 SW Yamhill St, Portland, OR, 97205
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Posted by anonymous | December 06, 2015 | Hired Attorney | Lawsuits & Disputes
Ethical attorney.
Nicholas Costa is an exceptionally intelligent and dependable attorney. He settled our case while I was out of town, and handled the recovery details seamlessly. I would highly recommend him to anyone needing compassionate, forthright advocacy.
Posted by Sebastian | November 25, 2015 | Hired Attorney | Immigration
Smooth Sailing
We hired Nicholas Costa (Nick) of Nelson/Smith LLC. After talking to several different immigration lawyers and Nick immediately gave us a good and comfortable feeling about hiring him. After our first meeting we knew we were in the right hands. For half of the process me and my wife were on diffe...
Posted by Ayman | November 19, 2015 | Hired Attorney | Immigration
The best VS the rest
Someone may try the rest, but the Nelson Smith LLP is for those seeking the best. Nicholas Costa at the Nelson Smith LLP was my lawyer during my immigration process. The service I received from Mr. Costa and the Nelson Smith team was professional and fruitful. I received my “Green Card” within less...
Nicholas Costa's Lawyer Endorsements
"I've known Nic since law school and he has always impressed me with his integrity and strong work ethic. Over the years I've watched him grow into one of Portland's top immigration attorneys. He is someone I trust and turn to for advice on immigration law and is just an all-around good guy who is in this for the right reasons."
"Nicholas is passionate about immigration law and helping his clients achieve their goals."
"Nicholas is a zealous advocate for his clients. He is knowledgeable and is committed to obtaining the best possible outcome for immigrants and their families. I endorse him without reservation."
"I endorse this lawyer. Nicholas is an amazing advocate for his clients, and gets results in even the most difficult cases. He is exceedingly smart and fights hard for his clients because he is conscientious and cares about the people who entrust their case to him. I endorse Nicholas without reservation."
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Experience
Honors
2019
Rising Star, Super Lawyers
2018
Rising Star, Super Lawyers Magazine
2017
Rising Star, Super Lawyers Magazine
2011
Edward H. Nakamura Memorial Fund, William S. Richardson School of Law -- Nadine K. Nakamura
Work Experience
2012 - Present
Attorney, Nelson | Smith, LLP
2015 - 2015
Immigration Attorney, Dilley Family Detention Center -- Texas
2011 - 2012
Legal Intern, Trecker & Fritz
2011 - 2011
Legal Intern, Executive Office For Immigration Review
Associations
2019 - Present
American Immigration Lawyers Association (Oregon Chapter)Chair
2012 - Present
American Immigration Lawyers AssociationMember
2018 - 2019
American Immigration Lawyers Association (Oregon Chapter)Vice Chair
2015 - 2019
American Immigration Lawyers Association (Oregon Chapter)Media Liaison
2010 - 2011
Pacific-Asian Legal Studies OrganizationVice President
2010 - 2012
Law Review - William S. Richardson School of LawCasenote Editor
Sample of Legal Cases
REMOVAL DEFENSE: Administrative Closure
GRANTED: Administrative Closure
NATURALIZATION: Deportable/Eligible to Naturalize LPR granted U.S. citizenship
Avoided Immigration Court and client was granted U.S. citizenship.
FAMILY-BASED IMMIGRATION: Unlawful Presence Waiver Approved
Waiver approved, Immigrant Visa approved, admitted into U.S. and received green card
BUSINESS IMMIGRATION: H-1B petition/visa approved for Graphic Designer
H-1B visa granted
REMOVAL DEFENSE: Final Administrative Removal Order and Mandatory Detention
Final Administrative Removal Order withdrawn and bond granted
BUSINESS IMMIGRATION: L-1B Petition Approved for Nigerian Company
Granted
REMOVAL DEFENSE: Cancellation of Removal for Certain Permanent Residents
GRANTED: Cancellation of Removal by Tacoma Immigration Judge
REMOVAL DEFENSE: Bond Granted for LPR with Aggravated Felony
$9K bond granted and non-citizen released from custody
Education
2012
University of Hawaii
JD
2009
Lewis and Clark College
BA - Bachelor of Arts
Speaking Engagements
2019
American Immigration Lawyers Association (Oregon chapter)
Board of Immigration Appeals
2019
AILA Gala 2019
Speaker
2014
2014 AILA GALA Benefit
Immigration Law - Emcee
2013
2013 AILA GALA Benefit
Immigration Law - Emcee
Publications
Languages
Spanish
English