We help families, businesses, and individuals navigate the U.S. immigration maze with confidence. File a lawsuit against USCIS, the NVC, or the Department of State when your case is delayed. They truly care about their clients and I would highly recommend Passage Immigration Law to anyone seeking immigration advice and assistance.
We could not have done it without them. Constant updates, sometimes even before I received the documents, are very useful when so much relies on your immigration documents. For anyone doing any kind of Immigration law, I would HIGHLY recommend them! I cannot say enough good things about this law office but you will know what I am talking about if you choose to work with them.
We could not have done it without them. Constant updates, sometimes even before I received the documents, are very useful when so much relies on your immigration documents. For anyone doing any kind of Immigration law, I would HIGHLY recommend them! I cannot say enough good things about this law office but you will know what I am talking about if you choose to work with them.
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Erick loves living in Portland with his wife and three kids. He navigated the immigration maze firsthand after persuading his Hungarian wife to move to the U.S. He founded Passage Immigration Law to help others reach their immigration goals with confidence. Lexi grew up in Eastern Washington and attended Willamette University College of Law.
From the very beginning, Passage Immigration was intended to be a different kind of law firm. Our founder's wife is from Hungary and when they were married in 2001, Erick handled all of the necessary immigration paperwork to secure her green card. It was a surprisingly convoluted, exasperating experience.
There are three main ways to immigrate to the U.S. - through a business, through a humanitarian program, or through a family member. The U.S. immigration system currently is designed to favor keeping close family members together. Therefore, immigrating through a relative often is faster or more efficient than the humanitarian or business options.
You can receive a green card through employment. Most commonly, U.S. employers can file a petition for its workers to receive a green card. The principal worker and immediate family members can become permanent residents of the U.S. if the necessary steps are followed. In addition, sometimes you can file a petition for yourself, if you or your work are extraordinary or you have substantial funds to invest in a U.S. business.
Becoming a U.S. citizen is the dream of many people across the world. American citizens enjoy significant benefits related to voting, travel, and the ability to petition for family members. The U.S. government is committed to protecting you when you travel and you can reenter the U.S. easily after long absences.
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Rose Jungkind
Feb 02, 2022
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Thank you Erick for all your kind help and support with my N400 application, fully answering all my many questions, and preparing me for my citizenship interview. Please also extend my thanks to attorney Geoff and the rest of your staff who worked with me over this past year.
Your expert, thorough, and easy to understand advice gave me peace of mind as you guided me through the naturalization process, and now I’m happy to say I’m a proud American citizen!
I appreciate all you have done for me, and highly recommend Passage Immigration Law to all those with immigration needs.
Your expert, thorough, and easy to understand advice gave me peace of mind as you guided me through the naturalization process, and now I’m happy to say I’m a proud American citizen!
I appreciate all you have done for me, and highly recommend Passage Immigration Law to all those with immigration needs.
Stefanija Djokic
Dec 21, 2021
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I highly recommend Erick and his team to assist you with your immigration issues. I scheduled meeting with Erick last October when I received note from USICS that I need to provide additional evidence to get my permanent resident card. After a consultation we decided that Erick should assist us. With Passage Immigration Law the process was quick and I received my permanent resident cards less then one month and last month I got my citizenship. If you have any doubts or any issues have Erick and his team to assist you.
June Treerat
Nov 23, 2021
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I am truly and deeply thank Erick and his team for all the tremendous help, unconditional support and time throughout my entire green card application saga! They have made this endlessly exhausting process become so easy and smooth. I am very grateful to have found such an awesome legal team like this, and will forever use their services whenever I can! You guys ROCK!!
Ashley
Oct 31, 2021
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Despite all the setbacks that COVID-19 has placed upon the USCIS this past year and a half, Erick Widman and his team at Passage Immigration Law firm had made the process of obtaining my citizenship smooth and efficient. Erick had responded to all of my questions in a timely manner and was very professional. The paralegals on his team were very responsive in answering their calls and emails. I will recommend Passage Immigration to anyone that is in need of any type of immigration services!
Venessa Bosma
Oct 26, 2021
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Our family experienced excellent representation from our attorney Geoff and all those at Passage Immigration Law who helped submit our paperwork. We were treated with respect every step of the way. Any questions which arose, were responded to the same day. We are so grateful we chose this firm, and highly recommend them.
Our family experienced excellent representation from our attorney Geoff and all those at Passage Immigration Law who helped submit our paperwork. We were treated with respect every step of the way. Any questions which arose, were responded to the same day. We are so grateful we chose this firm, and highly recommend them.
Yana Tsyplakova
Oct 02, 2021
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I have worked with Erick and his team for the past 5 years. No words can express how grateful I am for their help and support throughout my Green Card/Naturalization process and how impressed I am with their professionalism, attention to detail, and responsiveness. Each member at Passage Immigration Law puts one hundred percent effort into their work and goes above and beyond to ensure that all of the client’s questions and concerns are addressed in a timely manner. I have never seen a more professional, reliable, and efficient firm. I would also like to thank Francisco and Avery whom I had the
Inwoo S.
Oct 01, 2021
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I obtained Green Card and Naturalization Citizenship with help of Erick and his staff. It was a 4+ year-long process, as perfectionist and critical as I am, his service has been nothing but impeccably thorough and above-and-beyond.
The documentation prep was obviously helpful, but what truly stood out to me was his willingness to go the extra mile to answer every question/corner-case thoroughly and his breadth and depth of immigration laws. During the 4+ years, I had to often travel abroad for work, leisure and family emergency, I had relocated twice, my Korean military requirement overlapped
The documentation prep was obviously helpful, but what truly stood out to me was his willingness to go the extra mile to answer every question/corner-case thoroughly and his breadth and depth of immigration laws. During the 4+ years, I had to often travel abroad for work, leisure and family emergency, I had relocated twice, my Korean military requirement overlapped
Beth Wirfs
Sep 23, 2021
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I had a very good experience with the Passage team - super responsive, empathetic and reliable. It was a long and tedious process but I was not worried, because the team kept me informed on what's going on and they are always very responsive when I am in doubt or have questions. Erin and Erick were very knowledgeable and have given me good advice throughout the process. I also thank Alison, Avery and Michelle for their support and awesome service! You were all great to work with and I would highly recommend your firm to anyone.
Vanessa Kapka
Aug 13, 2021
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Me and my husband couldn't be happier with our experience working with Erick Widman, and his highly competent team at Passage Immigration. We felt profoundly supported during the entirety of my naturalization process. Everyone who works at their office has been prompt and transparent, with superior communication skills. I'm confident they are the best in the business, and I would recommend them to anyone embarking on their journey to becoming an American citizen. Thanks so much Erick- and everyone as Passage Immigration!
~Vanessa
~Vanessa
Andrew S.
Aug 12, 2021
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Erick and the whole Passage Immigration Law team were extremely helpful and responsive. At every step of the way they told me what to expect, answered all my questions, and made what would otherwise have been a very stressful process pain-free and straightforward. I wasn't sure I should get help at the start of the process, but after working with Erick and team, I am so glad that I did!
Dean Schofield
Jul 19, 2021
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I engaged with Passage Immigration Lawyers to assist with my Green Card process. My wife and I could not be happier in the level of service and partnership we received from the entire team at Passage. From the initial stages of completing the forms, to submission all the way through to attending the interview at USCIS, we always felt well supported, provided with exact & professional advice and confident that all the requirements were being executed seamlessly. Erick our lawyer was a calming presence at our interview and made what can be an intimidating process more comfortable.
We highly recommend
We highly recommend
Barsik T.
Mar 31, 2020
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Our experience with Passage Immigration Law was wonderful. I needed help with getting a green card for my husband. Lindsay Hanson helped us though every step of the process. She is very professional and knowledgable attorney. I would highly recommend her for all of your immigrational needs. We have worked with multiple immigration attorneys and firms throughout the years and I can say with all confidence that Lindsay is the best.
Steve S.
Mar 01, 2020
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Justin T.
Aug 30, 2019
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Emma V.
Aug 09, 2019
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G. K.
May 31, 2019
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Erin Wesley did not show up to my immigration interview as mentioned in our contract.
She said she would refund 500 out of thousands I paid them;
Then later had her paralegal call back and say they will not refund.
Plus now I am getting spam newsletter email from her company
Left a sour taste in my mouth. Not recommended.
She said she would refund 500 out of thousands I paid them;
Then later had her paralegal call back and say they will not refund.
Plus now I am getting spam newsletter email from her company
Left a sour taste in my mouth. Not recommended.
Tina S.
Mar 11, 2019
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Erin Wasley and Ahmed Mousa really did a fantastic job at guiding us through the entire immigration process! From setting our expectations and crafting our timeline, to reviewing every aspect of our paperwork, our questions were thoughtfully considered and answered. We felt like we had a team behind us every step of the way - and that was such a huge benefit, given the complexity of communicating with USCIS. The quick responses from this firm were even sometimes faster than we could have expected! We highly recommend Passage Immigration Law if you and your family are looking to start a new
Neill P.
Feb 05, 2019
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S. F.
May 17, 2018
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I was living in Argentina and needed to get my wife a Green Card. I started the process myself, and sent everything to USCIS. We got a notice when the packet was received. Six months later, I hadn't heard anything, and I couldn't figure out how to find anything about the status of our case. So, I contacted Erick. After a video chat, we sorted out how to proceed. Since I'd done the initial work, he adjusted his normal fee. Having him and Garmai working with us relieved a lot of stress.
Throughout the process, despite our being in Argentina, they were always there for us. We had
Throughout the process, despite our being in Argentina, they were always there for us. We had
Dj R.
Mar 27, 2018
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Erick Widman and his team at Passage Law we're extremely helpful with my husband successfully achieving his naturalization. From the the first day, Erick was so friendly and caring, he guided us thru every step. He and his team were always available to help or answer any questions we had. They are extremely thorough and knowledgeable about the whole process. We really appreciate them for being with us for every step!! Thanks again everyone!! Wish you all the best! :)
Chris C.
Apr 25, 2017
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My partner and I met Erick and Garmai for the first time almost a year ago. Currently our case is closed (successfully). Throughout the entire process, it felt as if Erick and Garmai were experiencing it with us. They are genuinely invested in their clients and their cases. Every time that when we had contact, whether through email, video calls or in person, they knew the details of our situation. The personal approach that Widman Immigration offers is priceless. We felt very comfortable, reassured and in excellent hands. They cannot make immigration more "fun" per se, but for us
Ahsan A.
Apr 20, 2017
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Erick and his team are possibly one of the best professional services I've ever engaged with. I used Erick's group to sponsor my parents for permanent residence. Here are the things I really appreciate about Erick and his team:
- Erick sets very realistic expectations for you from the get go, this includes timelines, what time of paperwork will have to be filled, what type of fees to expect to pay to the USCIS, what type of fees to expect to pay to Erick's group, and what your responsibilities are going to be.
- Erick seems to be very in tune with the USCIS timeline, he was able
- Erick sets very realistic expectations for you from the get go, this includes timelines, what time of paperwork will have to be filled, what type of fees to expect to pay to the USCIS, what type of fees to expect to pay to Erick's group, and what your responsibilities are going to be.
- Erick seems to be very in tune with the USCIS timeline, he was able
Shaminy S.
Dec 05, 2016
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If you are looking for an immigration lawyer, look no further. Erick is professional and yet down to earth and easy to talk to. I went to a few different lawyers for consultations, Erick was the first, and he was hands down the best and most informative. He was gracious and seemed to care about my case the moment he sat down with me. I wanted to find someone I could easily send an e mail to if I had questions about ANY step along the way, I wanted to find someone who seemed to genuinely care about helping me every step along the way, Erick Widman and his assistant Garmai are these people.
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Tim K.
May 12, 2016
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Eric assisted my Japanese wife and I in successfully applying for an Adjustment of Status from a F1 student to a permanent resident (Green Card). Eric and his assistant Garmai are exceptional. I can point to three factors that allow me to state this, their communion, his rates, and his process.
Throughout this undertaking communication was always fast and clear. The majority of our communication was conducted via email. All emails were answered within 24 hours if not the same day. The first time I called, Eric answered the phone. I recall asking him why he was answering the phone. I believe he
Throughout this undertaking communication was always fast and clear. The majority of our communication was conducted via email. All emails were answered within 24 hours if not the same day. The first time I called, Eric answered the phone. I recall asking him why he was answering the phone. I believe he
