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With 30+ years of experience in immigration and personal injury law, we are here to assist you. Here at Ballout Law, we work hard to serve our clients.

Although we offer Personal Injury services, we specialize in Immigration and Deportation Law. We are family-oriented, hard-working professionals, who view our clients as friends, and genuinely try to help them in solving, not creating problems.

07/01/2026

At AILA AC26 in San Diego, Attorney Haitham Ballout had the opportunity to meet Ira Kurzban, one of the most respected names in U.S. immigration law and the author of Kurzban’s Immigration Law Sourcebook.

For many immigration attorneys, his work has been an important guide in navigating the complexity of immigration law.

This moment reflects something we value at Ballout Law: staying engaged with the broader immigration law community so we can continue serving our clients with clarity, care, and informed legal guidance.

06/30/2026

Always learning. Always advocating.
Attorney Haitham Ballout attended the 2026 AILA Annual Conference on Immigration Law to stay current on the latest developments in immigration law and continue strengthening the guidance we provide to our clients.
At Ballout Law, we’re committed to helping individuals, families, and businesses move forward with clarity and confidence.

05/25/2026

New 2026 green card guidance may affect some applicants applying from inside the United States.

USCIS Policy Memorandum PM-602-0199 emphasizes that Adjustment of Status is discretionary and may require some applicants to complete the green card process through consular processing abroad.

If you have a pending I-485, upcoming interview, Request for Evidence, or travel plans, speak with an immigration attorney before making decisions.

Read more: https://balloutlaw.com/2026-green-card-guidance-apply-from-abroad/

Book a consultation at balloutlaw.com or call (650) 373-1122.

05/14/2026

Starting May 29, 2026, USCIS will begin enforcing consequences for unpaid Annual Asylum Fees on pending asylum cases.

The Annual Asylum Fee is a new yearly fee that applies each calendar year a Form I-589 asylum application remains pending. Once a case has been pending for about one year, USCIS will send a notice with a 30-day deadline to pay.

If the fee is not paid within 30 days, USCIS may reject the pending asylum application. This can also affect asylum-based work authorization, including pending Form I-765 applications and existing work permits.

It is also important to keep your address updated with USCIS and the Immigration Court, and to check your mail regularly. Missing a notice, hearing, motion, or appeal deadline may lead to serious consequences, including a possible removal order in absentia if you miss a court hearing.

If you have a pending asylum case, review every USCIS notice carefully and act before the deadline.

Immigration rules can change quickly. Ballout Law can help you understand your options and next steps.

Book a consultation directlyat balloutlaw.com or call (650) 373-1122.

12/17/2025

Honored to serve as a member of AILA — the nation’s most trusted and only immigration lawyers’ association — for 35 years.

12/15/2025

The U.S. has implemented full entry suspensions affecting nationals from 12 countries, impacting most immigrant and non-immigrant visa issuance from abroad. Limited exceptions or waivers may apply.

Separately, recent USCIS guidance has resulted in holds on certain green card and naturalization processing for applicants from countries covered by the travel-ban framework. Impact may vary by case.

At Ballout Law, we help individuals, families, and employers understand their options, including exceptions and alternative pathways.

Schedule a consultation:
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You don’t have to navigate this alone.

11/17/2025

We’re honored to be recognized as one of Daily Journal's Top Boutique Law Firms — celebrating over 30 years of helping immigrants achieve their American dream. 🇺🇸
Thank you to our clients for trusting Ballout Law to stand by your side every step of the way.

Read more: https://balloutlaw.com/top-boutique-law-firm-by-daily-journal/

10/25/2025

Proposed changes under the Trump administration could make the path to citizenship more demanding — including a tougher exam, possible essay questions, and broader officer discretion.

While these updates may create more room for rejection, being prepared makes all the difference.
If you’re eligible now, applying early and documenting your community, work, and family contributions can help protect your application.

At Ballout Law, we guide clients through every stage of the naturalization process — from preparation to interview — and appear in person with our local clients at their citizenship interviews.

📞 Contact us to discuss your eligibility for naturalization.

10/23/2025

USCIS has restored a holistic “Good Moral Character” standard for naturalization, a welcome shift toward fairness!

This means officers will now look at the full picture of your life — including community service, family responsibilities, education, employment, and tax compliance — not just the absence of mistakes.

✨ Past challenges don’t define you. Evidence of growth, reform, and contribution now matter more than ever.

At Ballout Law, we help clients present strong, well-documented applications that highlight their positive contributions and readiness for citizenship.

📞 Contact us today to learn how we can help you prepare for naturalization under the restored standard.

07/14/2025

Some individuals with final removal orders may now receive fine notices from DHS under a recently updated process — with amounts reaching up to $998 per day.

This change sounds serious, but here's the important part:
You may still have legal options.

A Motion to Reopen could allow you to pause fines, reopen your case, and explore new pathways to stay in the U.S.

📞 Book a consultation today
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Tuesday	9am - 5pm
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