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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 Sacramento Immigration Attorney 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
I-601A Provisional Waiver
On January 2, 2013 the Secretary of State Janet Napolitano announced major changes to the hardship waiver process that millions of families were waiting for. Now one can file the waiver here in the United States and once approved, they can leave to their home country for an interview and be back in the United States a few weeks later. Essentially, the major risk factor of being denied while back in the home country is eliminated. Our California immigration law firm has successfully filed and obtained approvals of hardship waivers out of Ciudad Juarez. We are happy to… 
DREAM Act
Under the administration plan, illegal immigrants in Sacramento, California and across the U.S., will be immune from deportation if they were brought to the United States before turning 16 and are between the ages of 12 and 35. They would have to be in the country for at least five continuous years, have good moral character, graduated from a U.S. High School or earned a GED, or have been accepted into an institution of higher education. President Barack Obama has finally brought to light a policy, the…
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…
Immigration Bond
For an immigrant, facing criminal charges is an extremely serious situation. In addition to facing the penalties associated with a criminal conviction, the immigrant may also be at risk of deportation and may have difficulty getting a judge to grant freedom from detention by way of a bond hearing. This is when involving an attorney is extremely important. A hearing for an immigration bond in California may be legally complex and will directly impact your or a loved one’s ability to be released from custody in…
Green Card
A permanent resident card also known as a “green card” refers to the identification card given to you after you become a permanent resident of the US. The green card is also called an I-551 card or alien registration card by the government. It is usually valid for 10 years and renewable for an indefinite period of time. Permanent residence can be granted to individuals based upon family relationships; through employment with a U.S. employer; extraordinary ability; investment, and through various…
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 Sacramento immigration lawyers 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.
