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BAL LLP

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BAL LLP

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BAL powers human achievement through immigration expertise, people-centered client services and innovative technology. Established in 1980 and with 13 offices across the U.S. and global coverage in more than 170 countries, BAL operates as a single entity through its oneBAL culture — a uniquely holistic approach, intentionally structured as one team, one brand, one profit and loss center, one standard of excellence and one unifying technology. This collaborative approach enables the firm to deliver the highest level of knowledge, insights and resources from across the entire organization. At BAL, we pursue the exceptional.

BAL takes a comprehensive approach to clients' immigration programs, delivering end-to-end case management, strategic insights and best-in-class service in corporate immigration solutions, including

  • US nonimmigrant work visas
  • US permanent residency
  • Consular services
  • Program support and management
  • Government strategies
  • Immigration compliance and Form I-9 support
  • Litigation

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Immigration - California

Band 1

What the Team is Known For

BAL LLP is a commanding corporate immigration boutique composed of a high-caliber team of attorneys. It offers expertise globally and domestically on the full range of immigration matters, notably excelling in the technology sector. The team is known for its strategic, consultative approach to immigration processing, often on behalf of multinational corporations in a broad range of industries, including the finance, energy and healthcare sectors.

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Strengths

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  • BAL brings the resources and expertise of a large global firm, as well as the benefit of a dedicated, core small team of attorneys that we partner with on a daily basis.

    Immigration respondentUSA

  • BAL assists us with many complex situations by providing in-depth and thorough legal counsel.

    Immigration respondentUSA

  • The BAL team consistently delivers high-quality services and prioritizes matters appropriately.

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Notable Practitioners

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  • Frieda A. Garcia
    Frieda A. Garcia

    Frieda A. Garcia

    Frieda Garcia is BAL's managing partner. She is adept at handling immigration matters relating to sizable merger and acquisition transactions, together with managing immigration programs for impressive clients. Her clients cover a range of sectors, including tech and travel.

    • Frieda is an exceptional and visionary leader and a genuine relationship partner to BAL's clients.

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  • Petra Tang
    Petra Tang

    Petra Tang

    Petra Tang is experienced in handling a wide range of visa applications and evolving immigration policies affecting corporate clients. She routinely caters to clients in the sports, entertainment and technology industries.

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