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Gregory Donald Boos
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GregBoos is an attorney in the Bellingham office of Cascadia Cross-Border Law. In 2010 Chang & Boos dissolved and Cascadia Cross-Border Law was created. Mr.Boos limits his practice to matters relating to U.S. immigration lawwith an emphasis on business immigration. He received his Juris Doctordegree from the University of Idaho in 1977 and has practiced law formore than 25 years. Mr. Boos is a member of the Washington State BarAssociation, the Federal Bars for both the Western District ofWashington and the Ninth Circuit Court of Appeals, and the AmericanImmigration Lawyers Association ("AILA").
Mr. Boos has been recognized as an expert in U.S. immigration law andpolicy by U.S. federal and state courts as well as by various tribunalsoutside of the U.S. He is listed in An International Who's Who ofCorporate Immigration Lawyers.
Mr. Boos is recognized internationally for advocacy on border andimmigration issues, including spearheading the opposition to IIRAIRA§110. He was the first inductee into the "Order of the Smashed Brick",an award given by the Canadian government in recognition of outstandingefforts of those Americans who devote much of their time and energiesto strengthen the relationship between Canada and the United States.
Mr. Boos was awarded AILA's 2003 Advocacy Award in recognition ofefforts in the development of immigration policy. The award recognizesMr. Boos as having "a well deserved reputation as one of the fewnational experts on border security and immigration issues" andcommends him for promoting "thoughtful initiatives that will enhanceAmerica's security in ways that will not destroy our commerce oreconomy, or inhibit the efficient and secure flow of people andcommerce at our borders and ports of entry."
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Licensed in Washington for 47 years
State: Washington
Acquired: 1978
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Location
Cascadia Cross-Border Law
1305 11th Steet, Suite 301, Bellingham, WA, 98225-7016
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Posted by Carolyn | July 13, 2015 | Immigration
Cascadia's assistance was essential to obtaining an E1 Visa
We reached out to Cascadia Cross Boarder Law to receive help with applying for an E1 Visa. Greg and Kristin at the firm were invaluable in their knowledge of the application process and they guided us every step of the way. They were always quick to respond to questions and were very thorough in thei...
Posted by anonymous | July 31, 2014 | Immigration
A truly professional and exceptional attorney
Greg has helped us obtain first TN visa, then H1B visa and finally Green Card. Each process went through smoothly, quickly and successfully, thanks to Greg’s extensive knowledge, excellent insight and personal attention to the most effective course of action for every unique case. We are grateful an...
Posted by Tim | March 10, 2014 | Immigration
An extraordinary immigration lawyer
Greg is one of the finest lawyers I have ever had the good fortune to work with. He has helped us obtain two O-1 visas for Extraordinary Ability for two senior staff with international backgrounds. The applications were challenging and on tight deadlines in order to meet the business needs of the com...
Gregory Donald Boos's Lawyer Endorsements
"Smart doesn't begin to describe him. Greg is a pillar of the immigration bar."
"Greg has a reputation as one of the top business immigration lawyers in Washington state. I'm lucky to have counted him as a mentor for the last nine years!"
"Gregory is an experienced, reputable immigration lawyer whose legal skill and credibility with government agencies leads to success for his clients. I endorse Gregory Boos."
"I have worked with and referred clients to Greg Boos for nearly thirty (30) years. Greg is a recognized expert practitioner in the field of business immigration law. My clients consist primarily of international business owners and managers who require immigration Visas for themselves and their key management staff as they enter the US market. I often tell my clients that "There is an immigration lawyer or an immigration consultant on every street corner." However, if you want it right "See Greg Boos.""
Karen Gilbert
Immigration lawyer
Eugene Moses
Business lawyer
Experience
Honors
2015
Listed as one of the world's best business immigration lawyers, The International Who’s Who of Corporate Immigration Lawyers
2015
Rated AV Preeminent®, Martindale-Hubbell
2014
Rated AV Preeminent®, Martindale-Hubbell
2014
Listed as one of the world's best business immigration lawyers, The International Who’s Who of Corporate Immigration Lawyers
2013
Rated AV Preeminent®, Martindale-Hubbell
2013
Listed as one of the world's best business immigration lawyers, The International Who’s Who of Corporate Immigration Lawyers
2012
Rated AV Preeminent®, Martindale-Hubbell
2012
Listed as one of the world's best business immigration lawyers, The International Who’s Who of Corporate Immigration Lawyers
2011
Rated AV Preeminent®, Martindale-Hubbell
2011
Key to Canada House, Center for Canadian American Studies - Western Washington University
2011
Listed as one of the world's best business immigration lawyers, The International Who’s Who of Corporate Immigration Lawyers
2010
Rated AV Preeminent®, Martindale-Hubbell
2010
Listed as one of the world's best business immigration lawyers, The International Who’s Who of Corporate Immigration Lawyers
2009
Listed as one of the world's best business immigration lawyers, The International Who’s Who of Corporate Immigration Lawyers
2008
Listed as one of the world's best business immigration lawyers, The International Who’s Who of Corporate Immigration Lawyers
2007
Listed as one of the world's best business immigration lawyers, The International Who’s Who of Corporate Immigration Lawyers
2006
Listed as one of the world's best business immigration lawyers, The International Who’s Who of Corporate Immigration Lawyers
2005
Listed as one of the world's best immigration lawyers, The International Who’s Who of Corporate Immigration Lawyers
2003
Advocacy Award, American Immigration Lawyers Association
Work Experience
2010 - Present
Principal, Cascadia Cross-Border Law
2005 - 2015
Adjunct Professor, Western Washington University
1993 - 2009
Partner, Chang & Boos
Associations
2010 - Present
Pacific Corridor Enterprise Council (PACE)President
2005 - Present
Western Washington University Border Policy Reseach InstituteMember, External Board of Advisors
1983 - Present
American Immigration Lawyers AssociationMember & Chairperson of Numerous National Committees
2000 - 2010
Pacific Corridor Enterprise Council (PACE)Director
1996 - 1999
Bellingham/Whatcom Chamber of CommerceDirector
1994 - 1997
Pacific NW Economic Region (PNWER)Director
Sample of Legal Cases
John R.G. Smith v. U.S. Customs and Border Protection, 741 F.3d 1016, 2014
My Amicus Brief achieved its purpose: the court left the door open to future challenges of expedited removal by other Canadians with different facts.
Education
1977
University of Idaho College of Law
JD - Juris Doctor
1973
College of Idaho
BA - Bachelor of Arts
Speaking Engagements
2015
Rome District Chapter Annual Continuing Legal Education Conference
Techno-Ethics Considerations for U.S. Immigration Lawyers Living in the European Union
2015
Northwest Regional Immigration Law Conference
Treaty Trader (E-1) and Treaty Investor (E-2) Visas
2014
Arctic Encounter Symposium
American Indians (and Inuits) Born in Canada and the Right of Free Access to the United States
2014
Alaska State Bar Association International Law Subsection Event
American Indians (and Inuit) Born in Canada and the Right of Free Access to the United States
2013
Citizenship in a Global Era Conference ( Rome, Italy)
Indigenous People and Citizenship Rights
2012
Immigration Practice Management Bootcamp
Techno-Ethics
2011
Perimeter Security and Beyond the Border Roundtable
Consular Processes as Impediments to the Cross-Border Mobility and Legitimate Flow of People Across the U.S.-Canada Border
Publications
2014
Bender's Immigration Bulletin
Techno-Ethics: Immigration Lawyers, Listservs, and Assisting in the Unauthorized Practice of Law (Co-authored with Heather Fathali)
2014
2013
Western Washington University Border Policy Research Institute Research Report No. 20
American Indians Born in Canada and the Right of Free Access to the United States (co-authored with Greg MacLawsen)
2013
Bender's Immigration Bulletin
Techno-Ethics: Rapid and Vast Technology Advances Drive Modest Changes to Ethics Rules
Languages
English
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