Not just from Mexico, but Indochina, Africa, Haiti, Japan, Canada people from all over the world who want to come to Oregon. This makes it a lot more difficult for not only immigration attorneys, but the entire bar, to represent individuals, because they have to recognize the immigration laws and consequences. In addition, the explosive growth of the high-technology industry in the state has meant a demand for attorneys who have expertise in immigration laws and how they affect businesses. There is a short supply of engineers in the United States that are U.S. citizens. Most companies will look to foreign countries for brainpower.
Immigration law is convoluted, extraordinarily complex and ever-changing.
It is hard enough for the specialists to keep up with it, yet attorneys in general practice or in other specialty areas are likely to come across cases that are affected by immigration law. For example, a client could be facing a very minor charge that may have major consequences for his or her immigration status. At least some district attorneys are still under the impression that the INS doesn t deport people. But in Oregon, the INS deports a lot of people. This is serious stuff.