Aray Karim

In 2025–2026, the U.S. government implemented a pilot program allowing consular officers to require a visa bond for certain applicants seeking B1/B2 nonimmigrant visas. This measure applies to nationals of specific countries and is governed by INA Section 221(g)(3) as well as a Temporary Final Rule (TFR). What is a Visa Bond A visa bond is a financial guarantee that an applicant may be required to post if a consular officer determines it is necessary, even after visa eligibility is otherwise...

Bloomrich Law Firm has been ranked among the Top-3 businesses in Orange County, California , in the legal services category according to the analytical platform BusinessRate . For our team, this recognition is especially meaningful because the ranking is based on real client reviews and objective reputation data. BusinessRate  is an analytical system that evaluates companies based primarily on customer feedback and reputation dynamics , with a strong focus on Google Reviews data . The...

The Trump administration is considering issuing an executive order that could r equire banks to collect information about customers’ citizenship, request additional documentation (such as a passport), and apply new rules to both new and existing account holders. According to sources, the initiative is being discussed as part of broader efforts to strengthen immigration enforcement. It is important to note that the order has not been signed and its details have not been finalized. The White...