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Border Crossing Law Firm, P.C.

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312 N. Ewing St. 2nd Floor

Helena, MT 59601

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Dedicated to serving immigrants in Montana and nationwide.

Summary

Education	Chicago-Kent College of Law, Chicago, IL University of Southern Indiana, Evansville, IL
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Overview

The Border Crossing Law Firm offers a full range of immigration services, including family and business related visa processing, adjustment of status, green cards, removal and deportation defense, defense in criminal immigration proceedings, asylum petitions, citizenship and naturalization services, and employer worksite compliance. Click here to read more about the immigration services provided by the Firm.

The Firm represents clients throughout Montana and worldwide, and is committed to providing high quality immigration services at affordable rates. The Firm also offers free immigration services to especially needy clients who fall below the federal poverty line. Click here to read more about the Firm’s pro bono accomplishments.

At the Border Crossing Law Firm, your case will not be lost in the high-volume shuffle that takes place at most immigration law firms. Every client receives the expertise of an experienced immigration attorney who understands that your immigration case is of utmost importance to you and your loved ones, and will give your case the individual attention it deserves.

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Border Crossing Law Firm, P.C., (Helena, MT)

Managing Attorney, 2008 - present

Offering a full range of immigration services, including family and business related visa
processing, adjustment of status, asylum, removal defense, and citizenship and naturalization
services. Representing pro bono immigration clients who cannot afford to pay for legal services.

National Immigrant Justice Center, (Chicago, IL)

Externship, 2004 - 2005

Won asylum for four refugees; defended one client from removal in Immigration Court and  represented three clients in affirmative asylum applications before the Chicago Asylum Office.

Browning, Kaleczyc, Berry & Hoven, P.C.,, (Helena, IL)

Attorney, 2007 - 2008

Maintained an active immigration practice; represented families and businesses in immigration petitions before USCIS and claims before the Immigration Court. Practiced complex commercial litigation in state and federal courts; defended companies in administrative actions before the Montana Public Service Commission, Department of Labor and Industry, and State Tax Appeals Board.

Jenner & Block, LLP, (Chicago, IL)

Attorney, 2005 - 2007

Maintained a lively pro bono practice: won asylum for three refugees; defended two clients from  removal in Immigration Court and represented one client in an application before the Chicago  Asylum Office. Prepared federal and state tax returns for low-income individuals and families  through the Tax Assistance Program. Researched and analyzed a wide variety of legal issues, including the validity of putative class claims, civil RICO and consumer fraud claims.

Howrey LLP, (Chicago, ID)

Attorney, 2007 - 2007

Represented immigrants on a pro bono basis in cases before USCIS and the Chicago Immigration Court. Litigated class actions, complex commercial litigation, RICO and consumer fraud claims by taking  depositions, conducting research, and drafting legal pleadings, memoranda and motions.

Immigration West, Inc., (Helena, MT)

Executive Director, 2008 - present

Immigration West, Inc. is a non-profit corporation that is dedicated to assisting disadvantaged immigrants in the western states of Montana, Idaho, and Wyoming. While immigration matters can carry serious consequences, including detention and removal, our laws do not provide for court-appointed attorneys to help immigrants navigate our complex immigration system. Our goal is to help immigrants secure free or low-cost legal assistance to help them make these difficult decisions.

Chicago-Kent College of Law, (Chicago, IL)

J.D., Juris Doctor 2005

 Graduated with High Honors, Order of the Coif
 Chicago-Kent Law Review, August 2003-May 2005, Notes and Comments Editor
 West Publishing Award for the highest GPA in the class, 2002-2003
 CALI Award for highest grade in Criminal Law, Criminal Procedure, and Federal Courts classes
 Bar & Gavel Award for outstanding service to the community

University of Southern Indiana, (Evansville, IL)

B.S., Sociology and Business Administration 2001

State Bar of Montana (MT), 2007

State Bar of Illinois (IL), 2005

American Immigration Lawyer's Association (AILA), 2007 - present

Lawyers

Shahid Haque-Hausrath

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Location: Helena, MT

Practice Areas: Immigration Law

Practice Areas

Immigration Law

Geographies Serving

Montana