NOTE: We are not accepting new clients for immigration law cases at this time.

Although we are not accepting new cases for immigration law, we would be happy to take your call and try to point you in the right direction.

Seattle & Tacoma Work Visa Attorneys

Helping you obtain the work visa that is right for you

Whether you are a foreign citizen who wishes to accept a position in the U.S. or an American company wishing to hire a foreign employee for a particular position, the process of obtaining the appropriate work visa can be confusing and arduous. At the Dickson Frohlich Phillips Burgess in Washington State, we understand that your focus should be on your work so we navigate the complex work visa process for you. With our thorough knowledge of U.S. immigration laws, we can identify the proper work visa for your situation and can ensure your application is complete and accurate.

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If you would like more information regarding work visas, please contact one of our offices in Seattle or Tacoma today to find out more about how we can help you.

Types of U.S. work visas

There are many different kinds of visas available for individuals wishing to work in the U.S. and the right visa for you will depend on many factors including your qualifications and the type of position you wish to fill. The following are some examples of work visas available in the U.S.:

  • PERM labor certification
  • Employment-based 1st Preference (EB-1) visa for outstanding researchers or professors, multinational executives or managers, or other individuals of extraordinary ability
  • EB-2 visa for those with exceptional ability or holding advanced degrees
  • EB-3 visa for professionals or skilled/unskilled workers with offers of a full-time job
  • EB-4 visa for broadcasters, religious workers, physicians, certain translators, and more
  • EB-5 visa for entrepreneurs wishing to start a business or invest in a business in the U.S.

In addition, there are a number of temporary work visas that may be appropriate in your situation.

Contact an experienced Washington immigration lawyer for assistance today

An experienced work visa attorney at the Dickson Frohlich Phillips Burgess can evaluate your situation and determine which visa is the right one for you. We will assist you throughout every step of the application process so that you may achieve success at your new position in the U.S.

Please do not hesitate to contact the Dickson Frohlich Phillips Burgess at 206-621-1110 in Seattle or 253-572-1000 in Tacoma for help today.

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Attorney Robert DicksonThe core of Rob’s legal practice is civil litigation, with an emphasis on construction, real estate, and business law. He represents a wide range of clients, from large construction companies to individual homeowners. His is a practical approach to law, which strives to balance the need for a successful legal outcome with a client’s financial goals (or constraints). Outside of his private practice, Rob serves as an adjunct professor at the Seattle University School of Law where he teaches real estate litigation. [ Attorney Bio ]

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    Attorney Thomas L. Dickson

    Thomas L. Dickson

    Tom is an experienced litigator and the founding partner of the firm. For over 30 years, he’s helped clients prevail in their real estate, construction, and business law matters.

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    Heather Burgess

    Heather represents property owners and developers in all phases of real estate development, from pre-acquisition due diligence through local permitting and appeals.

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    Robert P. Dickson

    The core of Rob’s legal practice is civil litigation, with an emphasis on construction, real estate, and business law. He represents a wide range of clients, from large construction companies to individual homeowners.

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    Daniel J. Frohlich

    Dan’s legal practice focuses on civil litigation, real estate law, business law and probate law. He has more than 10 years of experience as an attorney serving clients throughout Western Washington.

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    Mark S. Johnson

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    Trevor A. Zandell

    Since graduating with honors from law school in 2005, Trevor has been serving the legal needs of businesses, individuals, and families across Southwest Washington.

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    Daniel E. Pizarro

    As an associate at Dickson Frohlich Phillips Burgess, Daniel is active in the firm’s civil litigation department. His practice is mainly centered around real estate law, landlord-tenant law, construction law, and probate law.

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    Alexander Wisbey comes to the firm with 5 years of experience as a litigator and trial attorney. He has first chaired several jury trials and has extensive experience handling arbitrations, mediations, depositions, and settlements.

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    Andrew Hata

    Andrew is the head of our Transactional Department and focuses his practice on corporate governance, real estate transactions, commercial contracts, and corporate finance.

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    Kelley Duggan

    As an associate at Dickson Frohlich Phillips Burgess, Kelley practices in a wide range of areas, including estate planning, probate, civil litigation, and intellectual property law.

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    Cambria A. Queen

    Cambria is an Associate with Dickson Frohlich Phillips Burgess in the civil litigation department, where she practices primarily real estate and probate law.

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    George Knight

    As an associate at Dickson Frohlich Phillips Burgess, George is active in the firm’s civil litigation and transactional departments. His practice is mainly centered around business law, real estate law, construction law, employment law, and probate law.

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    Chris Pierce-Wright

    Chris comes to Phillips Burgess Tacoma from Seattle, where he served as an associate attorney focused on insurance litigation with Wilson Smith Cochran Dickerson.

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    Jennifer Yoo

    Jennifer is an associate attorney at Dickson Frohlich Phillips Burgess where her current practice focuses on real estate law, contract and commercial disputes, and business law.

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    Katherine E. Baals

    As an associate at Dickson Frohlich Phillips Burgess, Katherine practices in a range of areas, including real estate, construction, business, and civil litigation.

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    Kenneth Chan

    As an associate at Dickson Frohlich Phillips Burgess, PLLC, Kenny is active in the firm’s civil litigation and transactional departments. Prior to working at Dickson Frohlich Phillips Burgess, Kenny was an in-house attorney for a Fortune 100 company.

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    Brian Buske

    Following his graduation from Lewis & Clark Law School, Brian garnered valuable client experience working on international compliance and intellectual property issues.

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    Kyla S. Bennett

    As an associate at Dickson Frohlich Phillips Burgess, Kyla practices in a range of areas, including real estate, land use, and civil litigation.

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    Matt Wand

    Matt was born and raised in East Multnomah County in the Gresham area where he lives and has raised his family. His wife of more than twenty-five years is Anne Wand and they have three children together.

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    I can’t even tell you how much I appreciate this firm! These guys helped me through one of the most challenging legal situations I’ve faced in my life. Their skill and expertise literally saved my business. I’ve dealt with other counsel in the past but the Dickson firm was by far the most competent and tactful counsel I’ve ever received. I would recommend this group to anyone!

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