Learn more about the laws and regulations surrounding US immigration law, so you can stay up-to-date and maintain compliance with ever-changing stipulations and requirements.
The recent decision to place ICE agents in U.S. airports to assist TSA may seem like a temporary fix to a staffing shortage—but for many immigrant communities, it raises serious concerns about travel risks, enforcement, and your rights when dealing with ICE. If you have questions about how this could affect you or your family, speaking […]
Learn More
Each year, thousands of talented foreign professionals register for the H-1B visa lottery hoping to work in the United States. Unfortunately, demand for H-1B visas far exceeds the number available. In recent years, only a fraction of applicants have been selected, leaving many qualified candidates searching for alternative immigration options. A Beverly Hills, CA immigration lawyer […]
Learn More
At Bolour / Carl Immigration Group, APC, we regularly advise employers and foreign professionals on navigating the complexities of the H-1B visa process. Each year USCIS conducts the H-1B lottery to allocate a limited number of visas to foreign professionals working in specialty occupations. Because demand exceeds supply, many applicants are not selected. However, in […]
Learn More
The U.S. Department of State is expanding a policy that could significantly impact international travelers: visa bonds for B-1/B-2 applicants from certain countries. For many applicants, this means that even after a successful visa interview, they may be required to post $5,000 to $15,000 upfront just to receive their visa. At our firm, we are already seeing how […]
Learn More
A question that often arises in immigration practice is what happens when someone has a pending asylum case but also becomes eligible for a green card through marriage to a U.S. citizen. While both pathways can lead to lawful permanent residence, they operate very differently—and navigating them together requires careful strategy. A Los Angeles, CA asylum lawyer can […]
Learn More
Federal law requires all U.S. employers to verify that their employees are authorized to work in the United States, typically through the E-Verify system. Failing to comply with this mandate can lead to serious legal consequences — not only for undocumented workers, but especially for employers who knowingly bypass the process. When businesses attempt to […]
Learn More
In a landmark 2025 ruling, the U.S. Supreme Court has opened the door for one of the most significant shifts in American constitutional interpretation in over a century. For the first time in more than 150 years, birthright citizenship—guaranteed by the 14th Amendment—is no longer an absolute right for everyone born on U.S. soil. The […]
Learn More
The Department of Homeland Security (DHS), in coordination with the Department of Labor (DOL), has implemented a groundbreaking update to the H-2B nonimmigrant worker program: the removal of the country-of-origin eligibility list. As our Beverly Hills, CA Immigration lawyer who has a 4.9 rating on Google can share, this reform is part of a broader modernization rule […]
Learn MoreMarriage often influences the direction and outcome of immigration cases. Whether someone is already in the United States or applying from abroad, marrying a U.S. citizen or lawful permanent resident can open the door to certain immigration benefits. However, it’s not automatic. The process involves strict procedures, eligibility checks, and an ongoing review of the […]
Learn MoreThis transcript was auto-populated. Transcript: 00:00:00 [Music] if your authorized stay in the US is going to run out you have a couple options the first that comes to mind is possibly applying for an extension of status if you’re here with a visitor visa and your authorized day is running out you can apply […]
Learn More This transcript was auto-populated. Transcript: 00:00:04 I’m going to talk about the the marriage based way to adjust your status so if you are here on a non-immigrant Visa and you marry a US citizen then you can adjust your status to permanent residency based on that marriage and legal entry you have you […]
Learn More This transcript was auto-populated. Transcript: 00:00:04 for Asylum here in the US with the USCIS so you actually need to be physically in the US and you’re going to be filing the form is form i589 but a lot of supporting documents need to be filed to support the case you can file just […]
Learn MoreLos Angeles Office
Palm Springs Office
777 East Tahquitz Canyon Way, Suite 200-77
Palm Springs, CA 92262
Salinas Office
Monterey Office
Fresno Office
Boise Office
Provo Office
