Gregory Donald Boos

Whatcom COVID-19 Unified Command

Greg Boos is a noted U.S. immigration lawyer and award-winning cross-border advocate. His practice emphasizes business immigration, and he represents a broad spectrum of multi-national companies and international businesspersons.

A results-oriented advocate, Greg has been named one of the world’s leading practitioners of U.S. immigration law by the International Who’s Who of Corporate Immigration Lawyers. Based on peer reviews, Martindale-Hubbell has awarded Greg an AV Preeminent rating, a testament to the fact that his colleagues rank him at the highest level of professional excellence.

Greg received his Juris Doctor degree from the University of Idaho in 1977. He is a member of the Washington State Bar Association and the bars of various U.S. Federal courts. He is also licensed as a Practitioner of Foreign Law by the Law Society of British Columbia. The International Criminal Court has approved Greg to practice before it and includes him as one of approximately 300 lawyers worldwide on its List of Counsel.

Greg is an Adjunct Professor at Western Washington University where he acts as an external advisor to its Border Policy Research Institute. He is President of the Pacific Corridor Enterprise Council, a Vancouver BC – based non-profit organization formed to promote cross-border trade and advocate for removal of barriers that impede the legitimate flow of people, goods and services across the Canada/USA border.

Attorneys worldwide read Greg’s articles regarding cross-border tactics and strategy. He is a regular speaker at conferences where he shares his expertise on border security and other immigration-related issues.

Greg’s latest pro-bono effort centers around expedited removal, a process by which persons may be barred entry from the United States for 5 years to life. A brief that Greg has prepared for filing in a major court challenge to expedited removal can be found at this link: Amicus Brief of 9th Circuit Case

Immigration Law
Asylum, Citizenship, Deportation Defense, Family Visas, Green Cards, Immigration Appeals, Investment Visas, Marriage & Fiancé(e) Visas, Student Visas, Visitor Visas, Work Visas
Civil Rights
Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA), Discrimination, Employment, Fair Housing, Police Misconduct, Privacy Law
International Law
Human Rights, Imports & Exports
Licensed as Practitioner of Foreign Law by the Law Society of British Columbia
Since 2010
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Chair- Border Task Force
Whatcom COVID-19 Unified Command
2020 –

Current

When there is a large-scale emergency, like a flood, active shooter or earthquake, FEMA recommends that communities form a single unified command structure so that federal, state, tribal, local and private sector personnel can work together efficiently to tackle the all the issues related to the emergency. Whatcom Unified Command is Whatcom County’s local response to the challenges we face with COVID-19. Whatcom Unified Command is comprised of every local jurisdiction in Whatcom County. Additionally, we are in collaboration with our non-governmental partners such as county food banks, businesses, and other service providers to maintain continuity of services.
Adjunct Professor as External Advisor to the Border Policy Research Institute (BPRI)
Western Washington University
2005 –

Current

The Border Policy Research Institute (BPRI) at Western Washington University is a multi-disciplinary institute that undertakes research that informs policy-makers on matters related to the Canada – U.S. border, particularly in the British Columbia – Washington State region.
Principal
Cascadia Cross Border Law www.Cascadia.com
1979 –

Current

Cascadia Cross-Border Law (www.cascadia.com) is a U.S. immigration law firm known for providing exceptional representation, personalized attention, and responsive service to its clients. We have assisted scores of businesses and individuals in U.S. immigration matters over the past three decades and take great pride in our successes on their behalf. This commitment to excellence has earned us a reputation as effective, efficient, and ethical providers of immigration-related legal services, and is reflected in our industry ratings.
Washington State Bar Association

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Member
1978 –
Current
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