My goal is to find creative ways to achieve our clients' goals, and to provide fast and responsive service. I understand how important the immigration applications are to our clients, that they can affect the success of a business and provide individuals with the amazing opportunity to live in this great country. We pride ourselves on being very responsive, and on quickly and efficiently preparing successful applications, with a minimum burden on the HR Departments of our clients. Our reputation with our clients and the government is based on honesty, hard work, and a thorough understanding of immigration laws and procedures.
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State: California
Acquired: 1980
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State: Hawaii
Acquired: 2004
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Posted by FERNANDO | September 21, 2014 | Immigration
my immigration case with USCIS and CONSULATE OF US in Ciudad Juarez Mexico
Me and my wife were very lucky to find James.. We first hired an attorney that supposed to handle my immigration case, well he never did anything, he was just having me and my wife going in circles we never got any answers of how our case was working with USCIS so my wife kept telling me we should ha...
Posted by David | March 04, 2014 | Immigration
Best advice, best service, best result. Living happily ever after immigration.
As both a fellow attorney AND recent client, I am in a unique position to endorse Jim Bach. Since I knew almost nothing about immigration, I turned to Jim to help me immigrate my wife. In short, both Jim's advice, and his representation, were astute, spot-on, efficient, and successful. I have r...
Posted by anonymous | September 09, 2013 | Immigration
Efficient and Knowledgable
James and his staff, Shawn, are extremely efficient. James is also very knowledgeable on the greencard application process and related matter (e.g. re-entry permit). James also provided me with options of good strategies in helping my wife to get her greencard in the shortest amount of time. James an...
Posted by JL, an Engineer | February 27, 2013 | Immigration
Thorough and Prompt, Guided me Through my whole Immigration Journey
I was out of college and got a job, but little did I know that the US immigration paperwork was so complicated. My company hired Mr. James Bach first to get my TN visa, with was completed without complications. When I switched companies, my new employer wanted me to stay for longer, and we subseq...
Posted by anonymous | November 27, 2012 | Immigration
Extraodinary attorney - -must hire !
I originally hired James to help me with my J-1 waiver case, which was recently approved. Our interaction later expanded into rather comprehensive immigration consultation involving O-1, EB1-OR, H1b etc, such are the options available (and made aware by James) to me. I am still consulting with James...
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"As both a fellow attorney AND recent client, I am in a unique position to endorse Jim Bach. Since I knew almost nothing about immigration, I turned to Jim to help me immigrate my wife. In short, both Jim's advice, and his representation, were astute, spot-on, efficient, and successful. I have recommended other clients to his office, with similar successful and satisfactory results. I very highly recommend the office of James A. Bach."
"I endorse this lawyer. Jim is a highly competent and professional counsel for immigration matters, especially complicated matters and business related immigration issues and proceedings."
"Jim Bach has been a fellow educator at the Bay Area Lawyers Network, lecturing frequently to the attorneys about the changes in immigration law. Mr. Bach is known to be a lawyer of the highest ethical standards and legal ability. He has a nationwide practice that is well known for achieving excellent results for clients, particularly those coming to the US for work. I highly recommend Mr. Bach to anyone seeking an immigration lawyer!"
"I endorse this lawyer's work. James Bach has an excellent reputation. He is known for first rate legal work and the highest ethical standards."
"I endorse this lawyer's work. A very knowledgable attorney."
"I endorse this lawyer's work. He is knowledgeable, articulate, and honest."
"Jim is simply an outstanding immigration attorney. Jim is a Board Certified Specialist in Immigration law, less than 1 % of attorneys have this designation. He is also one of the more experienced veteran immigration attorneys in the Bay Area, he has seen it all. I wholeheartedly endorse his work."
"I wholeheartedly endorse Jim Bach. I have known Jim since we were both young lawyers in the same big firm. He has handled work for employees of my firm and I have confidently referred others to him over the years. He is thoughtful, honest and efficient, besides which he is a decent guy, a man of real integrity."
"I endorse this lawyer's work. I have known Mr. Bach for 24 years, since we worked in the same law firm. He is a long time expert in immigration and is certified by the State Bar as a specialist in that field. I have referred all immigration matters to him for many years and unhesitatingly endorse him as an expert in his field."
"I endorse this lawyer's work. Jim is an excellent and very experienced immigration lawyer with the highest ethical standards. He also has an unusual combination of in-depth experience with both business related visas and deportation/removal issues in immigration court."
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Certified Specialist in Immigration and Naturalization Law, State Bar of California, Board of Legal Specialization
2025
AV Rated since 2000, Martindale-Hubbell
2025
Peer Review Rated, Martindale-Hubbell
2025
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1990 - Present
Principal Attorney, Law Offices of James A. Bach
1986 - 1990
Associate, Crosby Heafey Roach & May
2013 - Present
American Immigration Lawyers AssociationModerator, Ethics Forum
2004 - Present
Hawaii State Bar AssociationInactive Member
1992 - Present
Dartmouth Lawyers AssociationMember
1980 - Present
State Bar of CaliforniaMember
1980 - Present
American Immigration Lawyers AssociationMember
2022 - 2023
American Immigration Lawyers AssociationMember, 2022-2023 Ethics Committee
2022 - 2025
State Bar of CaliforniaFee Arbitrator
2017 - 2025
Bay Area Lawyers NetworkChair
2012 - 2013
State Bar of California Immigration and Nationality Law Advisory CommissionCommissioner
2011 - 2012
State Bar of California Immigration and Nationality Law Advisory CommissionChair
2008 - 2011
State Bar of California Immigration and Nationality Law Advisory CommissionCommissioner
2007 - 2022
Bar Association of San FranciscoArbitrator
New precedent with nation-wide impact
Petition approved, and applicant now has her green card.
1979
JD - Juris Doctor
1975
BA - Bachelor of Arts
2023
"What is Our Immigration System, and Is It Broken?"
2023
Ethical Impediments to Innovation -- Limited Scope Practice in Immigration
2019
Attorney Competence
2018
Visa Options For Start-Ups and Growing Companies
2014
Visa Options For Investors and Executives
2013
An Anatomy of an I-9 Audit
2011
Immigration Opportunities for the World's Top Athletes, Artists, Performers, and Scientists
2011
Avoiding Liability in H-1B Cases
2011
Immigration Based on Extraordinary Ability
2010
2009
The Essentials of Family-Based Immigration
2008
Social Security Administration No-Match Letters
2007
The H-1B Visa: Working Status for Professionals
2006
Implied Attorney/Client Relationship and Withdrawal as Attorney
2005
Dual Representation Of Clients With Potentially Competing Interests
2004
Immigration Strategies for the Very Rich and the Very Poor
2003
Patriot Act
2001
Immigration Policy in the Wake of 9/11
2000
Immigration Solutions for Engineers and Scientists
2023
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2013
2011
1992
English
Legal Answers
Legal Guides
Why has the bar still remained on me despite the fact that USCIS has consistently approved my non-immigrant petition?
21 Apr 2022
How do I convert from B1/B2 Visa to O3 visa?
09 Jun 2012
H1B EMPLOYEE ON BENCH NO SALARY
26 Jan 2012
