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For decades, people have immigrated to the United States with the purpose of improving the lives of their families. Today, U.S. immigration issues are complex and typically require a significant amount of time to address adequately. The Law Office of Bowman & Associates, APC is dedicated to helping its clients navigate the difficult rules of immigration law and developing the most efficient strategies for their needs. Whether a case is straightforward or exceedingly complex, our Northern California Law Offices provide extensive consultations in which an immigration lawyer will review your immigration goals, and analyze your eligibility for various programs. Call (916) 923-2800 for a free confidential consultation.
Immigration and Nationality Law is among the most complex and ever-changing fields of law, and addresses one’s ability to lawfully enter and remain in the United States. Our immigration law team is led by seasoned attorney Jesse Atwal, and our California immigration law office is fully-trained and competent in the field of immigration, and we are constantly updating our knowledge to provide you with the most effective representation possible. If you or a loved one need legal assistance for immigration matters, contact an Experienced Immigration Law Attorney in Sacramento today for your free initial consultation.
“Thank you for your help! The attorneys at this firm and Jesse Atwal helped me with all my immigration problems when the USCIS had denied my student visa. These guys were great and got me through my immigration interview without any problems. Now I am on my way to becoming a U.S. citizen, can’t say thank you enough.” – Bobby on Google Places
Non-Immigrant Visas
All people who enter the United States on Non-Immigrant Visas (Temporary Visas) are considered to be here temporarily. It is presumed that foreign nationals intend to return to their home countries at the end of their stay in the United States. If you are in the U.S. on a temporary nonimmigrant visa and you start the permanent resident (“green card”) process, under the current U.S. law (as it applies to most nonimmigrant categories) you are believed to have “lost” your intent to stay here temporarily because you now wish to immigrate (i.e., stay permanently in the U.S.)… 
Deportation / Removal
Facing deportation can be frustrating and frightening. But a removal action by the government does not have to result in expulsion. Bowman & Associates has successfully represented hundreds of people before the U.S. Immigration Court and Board of Immigration Appeals. Through affirmative defenses and waivers, we have helped clients remain in the United States. After a person is arrested or undergoes an investigation, a removal proceeding is scheduled to determine whether he or she will be deported. The immigrant receives a “Notice to Appear” (NTA) from Immigration…
Green Card
The attorneys and staff at Bowman & Associates are here to help guide you through the complex and daunting task of filing for Bankruptcy. The typical bankruptcy filer is a person already in fragile economic circumstances, often with large amounts of credit card debt, who then suddenly faces a spate of hard luck (loss of job, injury, divorce, uninsured medical expenses), resulting in mounting penalties and an unpayable amount of debt. Bankruptcy law is designed to help people just like this, who need assistance in making a clean break — a “fresh start” on life, rather…
Naturalization & Citizenship
For individuals not born in the United States or not born to citizens of this country, citizenship and permanent residency solution is something you must actively work toward and sometimes fight for. Through a citizenship and naturalization process, you can become a United States citizen with all the rights, benefits, protections and freedoms accorded by American law. For most clients, naturalization is the next step following obtaining a green card that allows them to live and work in the U.S. Naturalization is the complex process by which a foreign national…
At The Law Offices of Bowman & Associates, our California immigration law attorneys represent immigrants–and corporations and businesses who employ immigrants– in the pursuit of the American dream, helping them understand their rights, obligations, and opportunities under U.S. immigration law. The California immigration law attorneys at Bowman & Associates are committed to providing expert immigration assistance with the personal attention you deserve. The risks of mishandling your immigration matter are very real. Don’t take a chance on your future. Contact our experienced immigration lawyers for a free consultation. We have helped hundreds of clients and we can help you.
