Your path to legal status, clearly mapped.

Most immigration attorneys learned immigration law from a textbook. Jason Ankeny learned it from the other side of the border.

Before practicing law, Jason served as a U.S. Immigration & Naturalization Service (INS) Officer and U.S. Customs & Border Protection (CBP) Supervisor at the U.S.-Canada border in Washington State. He knows how federal agencies evaluate applications, where cases get stuck, and what adjudicators actually look for — because he was one. That experience now works directly in your favor.

The Pacific Northwest’s position as a Pacific Rim gateway, a technology hub, and a border-adjacent region creates immigration challenges that demand more than a generalist approach. Ankeny Law Corp was built specifically for this environment.

Our lead attorney is a multinational lawyer licensed to practice in both the United States and Canada. Before building his legal practice, Jason Ankeny spent more than a decade enforcing U.S. immigration and customs law as an INS Officer and CBP Supervisor at the Washington State-Canada border — giving Ankeny Law a perspective on government adjudication that purely private-sector firms cannot replicate. Because he comes from within the agency, Jason does not rely on speculation about what adjudicators require. He knows their mandate, their standards, and their expectations, and he uses that knowledge to prepare cases that hold up to scrutiny.

With offices in Seattle, WA and Vancouver, BC, Ankeny Law serves clients on both sides of the border under one roof. For individuals and businesses navigating U.S. and Canadian immigration simultaneously, that dual-jurisdiction continuity is a meaningful strategic advantage.

Immigration law is procedurally demanding. Knowing what to expect at each stage reduces uncertainty and helps you participate meaningfully in your own case. At Ankeny Law, every representation follows a structured five-step process designed to identify issues early, maintain momentum, and keep you informed throughout.

Contact our Seattle or Vancouver office to book your initial meeting. We gather information about your immigration history, current status, and objectives so we arrive at the consultation prepared to give you substantive guidance, not generic answers.

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Following the consultation, we develop a case-specific strategy that accounts for your priorities, whether speed, certainty, or cost-efficiency matters most. You receive a detailed document checklist identifying every record your case requires along with guidance on how to obtain them.

We assemble your application package to the standard government adjudicators expect, file with the appropriate agency, and manage all subsequent communications including responses to requests for evidence, interview notices, and agency inquiries. Mistakes, missed deadlines, or improperly completed forms can result in application rejections — our team ensures every filing meets current regulatory requirements.

You receive regular status updates throughout processing. When your case concludes, we explain any conditions attached to your new status and advise on maintaining compliance going forward. For employer clients, we provide ongoing guidance on workforce immigration obligations so nothing falls through the cracks after approval.

Lead attorney Jason E. Ankeny is admitted to practice before the Washington Supreme Court, Arizona Supreme Court, U.S. District Court for the District of Arizona, U.S. Court of Appeals for the Ninth Circuit, U.S. Court of International Trade, and the Executive Office for Immigration Review (Immigration Court). On the Canadian side, Jason is a member of the Law Society of British Columbia.

Professional memberships include the State Bar of Arizona, Washington State Bar Association, and the Federal Bar Association.

These admissions enable Ankeny Law to represent clients at every stage of the immigration process — from initial agency filings through federal court appeals if administrative remedies prove unsuccessful.

Ankeny Law’s primary service hub is Seattle, Washington, located at 506 2nd Ave, Suite 1400 in the downtown core. Our additional office at 500-666 Burrard Street, Vancouver, British Columbia, serves clients throughout the Lower Mainland with Canadian immigration matters and cross-border coordination.

We represent individuals and businesses living or operating throughout the Puget Sound region who face U.S. or Canadian immigration challenges. Cross-border filings, compliance matters, and cases requiring coordination between American and Canadian authorities form a significant portion of our practice — and represent some of the most complex work we do.