Elliot M.S. Yi

Elliot M.S. Yi

5.0
Rating: 9.6

Licensed for 13 years

Immigration Lawyer at Portland, OR
Practice Areas: Immigration

650 NE Holladay St, Suite 1600, Portland, OR

About Elliot

Biography

Practice Areas

1

Practice Area

Immigration 100%

14 years

100%

Fees and Rates

Cost

Retainer

Always


Payment Methods

  • Cash
  • Check
  • Credit Card

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Licenses

Licensed in Oregon for 13 years

State: Oregon

Acquired: 2012

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Location

Immigration Law Group, LLC

650 NE Holladay St, Suite 1600, Portland, OR, 97232

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Elliot M.S. Yi's Reviews

Avvo Review Score

5.0 /5.0

36 Client Reviews

5 star (35) 4 star (1)
3 star (0)
2 star (0)
1 star (0)

Posted by anonymous | August 31, 2020 | Hired Attorney

This review is from a person who hired this attorney.

Best immigration lawyer in Portland, Oregon

Attorney Elliot Yi helped us to get our permanent residency via Adjustment of Status process. He is very attentive, and professional with calm demeanor. Thank you Elliot for making it happen!

Posted by anonymous | July 22, 2019 | Hired Attorney

This review is from a person who hired this attorney.

Personable and knowledgeable advocate.

We met with a Portland immigration attorney who was a disorganized nightmare, and called Elliot who came to the rescue. I married my wife who is a Chinese citizen, and we filed a spousal VISA for her to emigrate to the US. Elliot steered us in the right direction, including what forms to file, wh...at to expect regarding timeline, and even helped us prepare for our immigration interview (which he attended). He even filed many of the forms for us. We were approved on the spot and are immeasurably thankful for Elliot's assistance. Elliot was always quick to respond to questions sent by email, both day and night. Elliot is detail-oriented, accessible, organized, personable, and knowledgeable. We would certainly hire him again, and would recommend him to anyone. He was just what we needed to navigate what can be a stressful process.

Posted by Francisco | September 12, 2018 | Hired Attorney

This review is from a person who hired this attorney.

Thank you Elliot

I thank god Elliot and I crossed ways. I contacted various lawyers but always spoke with his or her secretary but never had the opportunity to speak with a lawyer like I did with Elliot on the spot. But not Elliot since my first call he answered the phone personally gave me answers explaining my situ...ation with detail and my possibilities with my case always reached out to me always available even weekends. Thanks to his hard work I was able to get my green card. I never felt alone he even attended my interview. Elliot truly understands the pain behind separating loved ones due to his or hers immigration status. I would definitely recommend Elliot to anyone that need help with his or hers immigration status.

Posted by anonymous | June 24, 2018 | Hired Attorney

This review is from a person who hired this attorney.

Best Attorney

I recommend Elliot M.S. office, I had a great service in this office, my case got done and approved because of his great work and insightful ideas.

Posted by anonymous | May 29, 2018 | Hired Attorney

This review is from a person who hired this attorney.

Good at email

We hired Elliot to help us with the paperwork and process of applying for our marriage license (wife is from another country). He made the whole process much smoother and less stressful. He is also very good at email. I remember a couple of times sending him an email at like 10 or 11 at night and ...getting a reply within half an hour.

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Elliot M.S. Yi's Lawyer Endorsements

Endorse Elliot
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Jeff Jorgensen

Immigration lawyer | Feb 02

Relationship: Fellow lawyer in community

"I endorse this lawyer. Mr. Yi is very thoughtful and hardworking. He will give his clients the upmost respect and attention."

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Rehim Babaoglu

Immigration lawyer | Dec 29

Relationship: Fellow lawyer in community

"I wholehartily endorse this lawyer. His answers to Avvo clients seeking guidance on immigration matters are very helpful. Also, indicative of learning and achievement in immigration law, he is a fellow member of the American Immigration Lawyers Association."

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Rahul Aggarwal

Unknown lawyer | Feb 28

Relationship: Fellow lawyer in community

"An excellent lawyer who treats clients with patience, care, understanding, and utmost professionalism - an even better person and I wholeheartedly recommend for future services."

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Namita Agarwal

Immigration lawyer | Feb 02

Relationship: Fellow lawyer in community

"I endorse this lawyer."

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Shaheen Manshoory

Immigration lawyer | May 26

Relationship: Fellow lawyer in community

"I strongly endorse this lawyer. Strong reviews from the simple reason that he's great at that he does."

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James Newell

Immigration lawyer | Jul 16

Relationship: Fellow lawyer in community

"I endorse Elliot. He is a highly skilled attorney who is well respected in the legal community."

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Banafsheh Nazari

Business lawyer | Mar 27

Relationship: Fellow lawyer in community

"I endorse this lawyer."

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Raymund Robles

Immigration lawyer | Jan 16

Relationship: Fellow lawyer in community

"I endorse this lawyer."

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Arthur Navarette

Immigration lawyer | Dec 19

Relationship: Other

"I endorse this lawyer."

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Ryan Fishman

Business lawyer | Dec 09

Relationship: Fellow lawyer in community

"I endorse this lawyer."

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Dmitriy Shakhnevich

Business lawyer | Sep 28

Relationship: Other

"I endorse this lawyer."

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Hovanes Margarian

Business lawyer | Aug 13

Relationship: Fellow lawyer in community

"I endorse this lawyer."

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Jennifer Peters

Unknown lawyer | Jun 15

Relationship: Fellow lawyer in community

"I have known Elliot for 6 years. He is trustworthy, knowledgeable, and hard working. I have referred friends to him in the past and will continue to do so in the future."

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John O'Brien

Immigration lawyer | May 01

Relationship: Fellow lawyer in community

"I endorse this lawyer. A brilliant and highly respected attorney in the legal community."

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Sean Cleary

Business lawyer | Apr 24

Relationship: Fellow lawyer in community

"I endorse this lawyer. A brilliant and highly respected attorney in the legal community."

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Giacomo Behar

Immigration lawyer | Feb 05

Relationship: Fellow lawyer in community

"I endorse this lawyer. Over time last year I had the distinct pleasure of reading the creative solutions devised by attorney Yi to some of the most complex immigration law scenarios. His answers demonstrate a solid understanding of how immigration law truly works!"

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F. Capriotti

Unknown lawyer | Nov 10

Relationship: Fellow lawyer in community

"I have worked with Mr. Yi and find him to be an honest and earnest immigration lawyer."

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Kristin Figueroa-Contreras

Immigration lawyer | Nov 01

Relationship: Fellow lawyer in community

"I endorse this lawyer."

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Sean Tabibian

Immigration lawyer | Oct 10

Relationship: Fellow lawyer in community

"I endorse this lawyer."

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Kevin Burke

Immigration lawyer | Aug 29

Relationship: Fellow lawyer in community

"I endorse this lawyer."

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Experience

Rating:  9.6 (Superb)

Honors

2020

Immigration Law Top 10 Attorney 2020, Attorney and Practice Magazine

2020

Best Immigration Lawyers in Portland, Expertise

2019

Best Immigration Lawyers in Portland, Expertise

2019

10 Best Immigration Attorneys for Oregon, American Institute of Legal Counsel

2017

Top 40 Under 40, The National Advocates

2011

Senior Staff Editor, Willamette Law Review

2011

Dean's List, Willamette University College of Law

2010

Writer of the Month, Willamette Law Online

2010

Jessup Competition Certificate, International Law Students Association

2010

Dean's List, Willamette University College of Law

2010

Honors - Negotiation, Willamette University College of Law

2010

Executive Editor, Willamette Journal of International Law & Dispute Resolution

2010

High Paper - Remedies, Willamette University College of Law

2009

Oregon Court of Appeals Writer, Willamette Law Online

2008

Dean's Scholar, Lewis & Clark College

2007

Dean's Scholar, Lewis & Clark College

2006

Dean's Scholar, Lewis & Clark College

2005

Dean's Scholar, Lewis & Clark College

Work Experience

2019 - Present

Immigration Attorney, Immigration Law Group, LLC

2012 - 2019

Owner/Attorney, Law Office of Elliot M.S. Yi

2012 - 2020

Immigration Attorney, Catholic Charities

2012 - 2013

Immigration Attorney, CAUSA, Oregon Immigrant's Rights Organization

2012 - 2015

Immigration Attorney, Immigration Counseling Service

2012 - 2013

Contract Attorney, Dean Law Group, P.C.

Associations

2017 - Present

The National Advocates

Member

2013 - Present

American Bar Association - Business Law Section

Member

2012 - Present

Oregon State Bar

Member

2012 - Present

Multnomah Bar Association

Member

2012 - Present

American Bar Association

Member

2012 - 2018

American Immigration Lawyers Association (Oregon chapter)

Member

2012 - 2018

American Immigration Lawyers Association

Member

Sample of Legal Cases

Asylum Application

Recommended Approval

Cancellation of Removal (Deportation Proceedings)

Granted Cancellation of Removal

245(i) eligible green card based on marriage

Approved

Order for Motion to Dismiss (Removal Proceedings)

Administratively Closed

Special Immigrant Juvenile Status Application & Adjustment of Status

Approved Applications and Green Card Granted

I-601A Waiver Approved

Approved

Removal of Conditions

Resident granted 10 year green card

E2 Visa Applications

Approved

U Visa Applications

Approved

L1-A Applications

Approved

Fiancee Visa Applications

Approved

Marriage-Based Green Card Applications

Approved

Deferred Action Case

Approved

Citizenship

Certificate of Citizenship received

Fiancee Visa Petition

Approved Petition

Marriage-Based Adjustment of Status Case

Approved - Green Card Received

Adjustment of Status Case

Approved - Green Card Received

DACA Case

Approved - Work Permit Received

Wage Claim Dispute

Settled by Parties

Misdemeanor Case

Dropped to Violation

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Education

2012

Willamette University College of Law

LL.M. - Master of Laws

2011

Willamette University College of Law

J.D.

2008

Lewis and Clark College

BA - Bachelor of Arts

Publications

Languages

English

Korean

Spanish

Activity

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