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Our Business Immigration group provides support for domestic and international companies and individuals, covering temporary and permanent visa applications and extensions, the preparation and filing of nonimmigrant and immigrant petitions, and citizenship applications.

Our immigration team assists with immigration compliance programs (including Form I-9 employment eligibility verification compliance), provides HR training, and defends employers against enforcement actions brought by immigration or labor authorities.

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What the team is known for

Tonkon Torp's distinguished business immigration department in Oregon provides high-end advice on the full scope of immigration matters, including petitions, PERM applications, Blanket L certifications and temporary visa claims. It represents both employees and employers locally and nationally in relation to intracompany transfers. Its enviable client base extends to various industries, including the healthcare, transportation and marketing sectors.

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Notable Practitioners

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Alan Perkins
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Alan Perkins
Head of Immigration
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Alan Perkins provides expertise in a wide scope of business immigration matters, including intracompany transfers, extraordinary ability petitions, temporary work visas and permanent residency applications.

Melina LaMorticella
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Melina LaMorticella
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Melina LaMorticella provides expert advice on a wide range of business immigration issues, with a special focus on the healthcare sector.

"We appreciate her expertise and responsiveness."

"She is client-focused and super prompt."

Turid Owren
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Turid Owren
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Turid Owren garners deep respect for her experience in immigration law, which spans over three decades. She regularly handles both inbound and outbound immigration, including Blanket L certification matters, for large businesses as well as for nonprofits.

Melany Savitt
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Melany Savitt
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Melany Savitt is a well-regarded business immigration practitioner, acting on a broad range of matters including extraordinary ability petitions and intracompany transfers. She is especially well placed to handle visa and PERM applications.

"We find her to be always responsive and helpful."

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Immigration

Alan Perkins
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Alan Perkins
Head of Immigration
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Melina LaMorticella
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Melina LaMorticella
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Turid Owren
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Turid Owren
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Melany Savitt
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Melany Savitt
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