Timothy Wheelwright | Salt Lake City Immigration Lawyer
Main Office
111 East Broadway
Suite 900
Salt Lake City, UT 84111
Other Locations
3301 N. Thanksgiving Way
Suite 400
Lehi, UT 84043
1104 East Country Hills Drive
Suite 710
Ogden, Utah 84403
192 East 200 North
3rd Floor
St. George, Utah 84770
10785 West Twain Avenue
Suite 200
Las Vegas, Nevada 89135
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About Timothy
Mr. Wheelwright handles routine and complex immigration matters for companies and individuals with particular emphasis on the following:
Temporary and Permanent Work Visas – Secures work visas for United States companies in the high tech, medical, academic, research, hospitality, agriculture, construction, and other sectors that need to employ foreign workers temporarily and permanently in the United States. Advises companies about how to comply with obligations related to employing foreign workers.
Worksite Enforcement – Advises companies about all aspects of complying with federal and state employment eligibility verification laws (Form I-9 and E-Verify), employer sanctions, and Social Security “No-Match” letters. Conducts internal and independent audits for companies, evaluates their compliance with such laws, and helps them develop and implement workable compliance plans, training programs, and “Best Practices” to employ a legal workforce. Represents companies that are being investigated and targeted by the United States government for compliance audits and other worksite enforcement actions, including administrative, criminal, and federal contractor debarment proceedings. Has successfully negotiated lower administrative and criminal fines, lower criminal penalties, and alternatives to debarment.
Foreign Investors – Secures temporary and permanent visas for foreign investors through their investments in the United States. Collaborates with other attorneys in the firm who have expertise in those areas of law that a foreign investor is likely to confront when investing in the United States, such as intellectual property, banking, corporate & securities, employment, real estate, tax & estate planning, etc.
Educational Institutions – Advises charter schools, school districts, colleges, universities, and foreign students regarding immigration-related issues.
Individuals – Helps individuals and their family members who are seeking immigration benefits through family, those who are facing deportation, and those who need special waivers to return to or remain in the United States, including United States citizenship.
International and Domestic Adoptions – Helps United States citizens adopt children internationally and secure immigration-related paperwork for their adopted children. Also represents clients in private-placement, agency, and step-parent adoptions before the Utah State Courts.
Although he no longer practices in these areas, Mr. Wheelwright also has substantial experience in employment law, commercial and probate litigation, and general business transactions.
Mr. Wheelwright’s main office is in Salt Lake City, but he also represents clients in the firm’s other offices in Ogden, Provo, St. George, and Las Vegas.
Temporary and Permanent Work Visas – Secures work visas for United States companies in the high tech, medical, academic, research, hospitality, agriculture, construction, and other sectors that need to employ foreign workers temporarily and permanently in the United States. Advises companies about how to comply with obligations related to employing foreign workers.
Worksite Enforcement – Advises companies about all aspects of complying with federal and state employment eligibility verification laws (Form I-9 and E-Verify), employer sanctions, and Social Security “No-Match” letters. Conducts internal and independent audits for companies, evaluates their compliance with such laws, and helps them develop and implement workable compliance plans, training programs, and “Best Practices” to employ a legal workforce. Represents companies that are being investigated and targeted by the United States government for compliance audits and other worksite enforcement actions, including administrative, criminal, and federal contractor debarment proceedings. Has successfully negotiated lower administrative and criminal fines, lower criminal penalties, and alternatives to debarment.
Foreign Investors – Secures temporary and permanent visas for foreign investors through their investments in the United States. Collaborates with other attorneys in the firm who have expertise in those areas of law that a foreign investor is likely to confront when investing in the United States, such as intellectual property, banking, corporate & securities, employment, real estate, tax & estate planning, etc.
Educational Institutions – Advises charter schools, school districts, colleges, universities, and foreign students regarding immigration-related issues.
Individuals – Helps individuals and their family members who are seeking immigration benefits through family, those who are facing deportation, and those who need special waivers to return to or remain in the United States, including United States citizenship.
International and Domestic Adoptions – Helps United States citizens adopt children internationally and secure immigration-related paperwork for their adopted children. Also represents clients in private-placement, agency, and step-parent adoptions before the Utah State Courts.
Although he no longer practices in these areas, Mr. Wheelwright also has substantial experience in employment law, commercial and probate litigation, and general business transactions.
Mr. Wheelwright’s main office is in Salt Lake City, but he also represents clients in the firm’s other offices in Ogden, Provo, St. George, and Las Vegas.
Call regarding fee structure.
Experience
Shareholder
Durham Jones & Pinegar
2013-Present
Partner
Kuck Immigration Partners
03/2012-05/2013
Attorney / Shareholder
Durham Jones & Pinegar
03/2006-02/2012
Attorney / Shareholder
Kirton McConkie
06/2002-02/2006
Attorney
Durham Jones & Pinegar
08/1999-05/2002
Attorney
Van Cott, Bagley, Cornwall & McCarthy
10/1997-08/1999
Admission
United States Court of Appeals for the Tenth Circuit
United States Supreme Court
Utah
Education
Brigham Young University
B.A. (Political Science)
1994
Recognitions & Achievements
Associations
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Listed consistently in The Best Lawyers in America, Mountain States Super Lawyers, Utah Business Magazine’s “Legal Elite”, and The International Who’s Who of Corporate Immigration Lawyers.
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American Immigration Lawyers Association (AILA) [Member (); OCAHO Liaison Committee (-13); Business Immigration Committee (-07); Nebraska Service Center Liaison Committee (-06); Chapter Chair Orientation Committee (-06); Chair, Utah Chapter/National Board of Governors (; 06); Vice-Chair, Utah Chapter (-04)]1995-present / 2012 / 2005 / 2005 / 2005 / 1998-2000 / 2004 / 2003
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Utah Commission on Immigration and Migration (appointed by Gov. Gary Herbert; )2011-present
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Ogden-Weber Chamber of Commerce [Board of Directors (): Vice-Chair (), Secretary-Treasurer (); Immigration Task Force, Vice-Chair]2010-present / 2013-present / 2012
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Salt Lake Chamber of Commerce [Immigration Taskforce, Chair ()]2010-present
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Davis Chamber of Commerce [Immigration Subcommittee, Chair ()]2012-present
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Second Judicial District Court for Weber County, State of Utah [Judge Pro Tempore (-07)]2001
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North View Fire District [Board of Trustees (): Chair ()]2010-present / 2010-present
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Pleasant View City [Mayor (-08); City Council (-06); Planning Commission (); Board of Adjustments ()]2006 / 2004 / 2003 / 2002
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Utah Youth Soccer Association [Protest & Appeals Chair ()]2012-present
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La Roca Futbol Club [President (); Board of Trustees ()]2012-present / 2012-present
Honors / Awards
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The International Who’s Who of Corporate Immigration Lawyers
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The Best Lawyers in America
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Mountain States Super Lawyers
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Utah Business magazine's "Utah Legal Elite"
Notable Work
Publications
“Utah joins states suing over Obama action on immigration“
“Utah one of 17 states suing over executive actions on immigration“
Additional Info
Durham Jones & Pinegar Highlights
Immigration, Employment, Divorce & Family Law
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