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 Srikant | January 27, 2011 | Immigration
In my opinion, one of the best, most highly experienced, trustworthy and knowledgeable immigration attorneys in the US
I've worked with many immigration attorneys for my various H1 visas and green card, and I can honestly say without a doubt that Jim Bach is one of the best, most highly experienced, trustworthy and knowledgeable immigration attorneys in the US. He did my first H1 visa in 1995, and also my green card...
Posted by Kit | November 24, 2010 | Immigration
The best immigration lawyer in the State
I have been a practicing California attorney for 19 years and we needed immigration counsel to assist us in applying for my stepdaughter's green card. In my civil practice i have dealt with hundreds of attorneys in various capacities, adversaries and collaborators, litigants, administrative and tran...
Posted by anonymous | January 16, 2009 | Immigration
James A. Bach Rating
James A. Bach is an exceedingly competent immigration lawyer. He analyzed our case thoroughly, presented our options and gave his recommendations which he left totally up to us to pursue. Throughout he has been completely honest and has kept us abreast of the progress of our case through regular upda...
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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
2014
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
